Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Archie Villaflores

Ørsted has sold its European onshore business, including operations in Ireland, to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for €1.44 billion. The divestment strengthens Ørsted’s financial position and refocuses the company on offshore wind in Europe.

Author: Archie Villaflores

O&S Doors in Northern Ireland has invested £9 million in a biomass-fuelled CHP system to convert MDF dust into energy. The project is co-funded by the Shared Island Sustainability Capital Grant Scheme, supporting green manufacturing.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Powerhouse Energy, based in Bridgend, UK, has submitted a planning application in Northern Ireland for a 40 tonnes-per-day waste-to-hydrogen facility. The project aims to convert non-recyclable waste into power, heat, and hydrogen while supporting regional decarbonisation.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Miami-based Exowatt has launched ExoRise, a business delivering powered land and renewable energy infrastructure for hyperscale data centres in the US. The project aims to accelerate AI-driven energy deployment using solar technology and round-the-clock power solutions.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Philippine-listed ACEN Corp., part of the Ayala Group, has acquired full ownership of its Indian renewable energy operations, expanding a 1,059 MW portfolio and three projects under construction, positioning the company for accelerated clean power delivery.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Celebrated for his leadership in 2025, David Maguire was named Energy Leader at the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025, setting a trail for energy leadership as the sector looks toward 2026.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Resilience, innovation, and strategic foresight continue to shape how organisations navigate complex global energy markets. This edition highlights leaders, ventures, and initiatives that are translating vision into measurable impact across industries and communities. Glancing back at a defining moment from last year, ‘David Maguire named Energy Leader at Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025’ celebrates a leader whose global strategy advanced renewable energy and embedded sustainability at scale. His recognition set a high benchmark, shaping expectations for the 2026 awards cycle and the broader sector. In addition, ‘Ørsted sells European onshore business to CIP’ reflects strategic portfolio optimisation, demonstrating how targeted divestments create space for innovation and align operations with shifting market demands. It underscores the growing importance of agility in maintaining long-term sector competitiveness. On the other hand, ‘Exowatt launches powered land and clean energy business’ highlights entrepreneurial initiative and technology-driven solutions to expand operational capacity and sustainable infrastructure. This story illustrates the role of new ventures in driving measurable business and environmental outcomes. Taken together, these developments show how leadership, strategic adaptability, and innovation converge to define success in energy and sustainability. They provide valuable insight for organisations seeking to future-proof operations and scale impact effectively.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Distinguished for climate leadership last year, Activ8 Solar Energies was named Best Energy Achievement in Utilities at the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025, setting a benchmark for solar sector innovation and industry-wide influence in 2026.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Irish wind farms delivered a third of the island's electricity in 2025, generating 13,634 GWh from over 5,000 MW of onshore capacity, though grid constraints wasted 13 per cent of the country's cheapest renewable power.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Carlow-based renewable energy company SunArc will create 50 jobs through a €20 million investment as it launches a solar-as-a-service model, enabling businesses to access solar power without upfront costs.