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Ireland commits capital to expand electricity networks and renewable supply
Ireland has unveiled a major business energy investment programme to scale renewable electricity and grid infrastructure. The plan targets rising demand from industry, electrification and data centres while reshaping the country’s energy system to 2030.
Wind power drives renewable share and wholesale price shifts in Ireland
Ireland’s business energy landscape saw strong renewable performance in November as wind generation reached near-record levels. The data highlights the commercial impact of renewables on electricity pricing and grid capacity constraints affecting energy-intensive sectors.
Carnegie advances wave power manufacturing to support European energy markets
Carnegie Clean Energy is advancing business energy innovation through wave power manufacturing milestones in Ireland. The development supports Europe-wide renewable energy deployment and strengthens commercial pathways for ocean energy within industrial and utility markets.
Pfizer Newbridge Wins Best Energy Achievement in Manufacturing at Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025
After Pfizer Newbridge was recognised with the Best Energy Achievement in Manufacturing award at the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025 last year, its Path to Net Zero programme sets a benchmark for sustainability and low-carbon leadership in Ireland in 2026.
Grid Evolution
The business energy sector is entering a period defined by sustainability leadership, grid innovation, and accelerating clean-tech deployment. This edition highlights initiatives that show how organisations are adapting to shifting regulatory expectations and long-term decarbonisation goals. Looking back to early 2025, 'Easydry wins Sustainable Energy Achievement in Water Usage’ at Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025 demonstrates how efficiency-focused innovation can deliver measurable environmental impact. That recognition reinforces the sector’s focus on sustainable business energy practice. In addition, 'Energy Storage Ireland urges stronger commitments to long duration storage’ highlights the strategic importance of grid resilience. The call for expanded long-duration capacity reflects growing consensus on the role of storage in a stable, renewables-driven energy system. Lastly, 'Croatia’s highways set to get solar power and EV charging network’ showcases how large-scale infrastructure projects are accelerating the shift to clean mobility. The development underscores how integrated solar and EV solutions can reshape national transport networks. These stories illustrate a sector embracing innovation, resilience, and sustainable progress. Organisations driving these priorities are shaping the next chapter of business energy.
Easydry wins Sustainable Energy Achievement in Water Usage at Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025
After Easydry was recognised with the Sustainable Energy Achievement in Water Usage award at the 2025 Business Energy Achievement Awards, its innovation in compostable towels sets a benchmark for sustainability and low-carbon leadership in Ireland.
Vena Energy begins construction of large-scale battery storage in South Australia
Vena Energy has begun construction of the 204MW/408MWh Tailem Bend 3 BESS in South Australia, adjacent to existing solar and storage assets, with commissioning expected in 2027 to support net-zero renewable goals.
Croatia’s highways set to get solar power and EV charging network
Croatia’s Hrvatske Autoceste plans solar PV plants along the A3 highway to power facilities and EV chargers, targeting energy independence. Four sites (36 ha) will be designed by ETS Farago, with installation possible from 2027.
NI Water completes second phase of solar programme to cut emissions
NI Water completes phase two of solar installations across five sites, adding to nearly 5,000 panels, cutting c.250 tonnes of carbon, and advancing its net-zero and energy security goals.
Irish wind industry backs infrastructure action plan to boost energy independence
Wind Energy Ireland welcomes the Accelerating Infrastructure Report, highlighting faster grid planning, clean electricity delivery, electrification support, and government commitment as key steps toward energy independence.
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