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Solo Renewables and Capital Dynamics form joint venture for £100 million long duration storage project in Islandmagee

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Co Tyrone renewable energy firm Solo Renewables has formed a joint venture with Swiss asset manager Capital Dynamics to develop a £100 million long duration energy storage system in Islandmagee, Co Antrim.

BT signs £200m contract with NIE Networks to modernise Northern Ireland's electricity infrastructure

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

UK telecoms group BT has signed a contract worth up to £200 million with Northern Ireland Electricity Networks to deliver connectivity, cybersecurity, and IT services. The deal supports NIE Networks' digital transformation and net zero ambitions.

ESB reports €636m pre-tax profit and record €2.7bn capital investment in 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Irish state-owned utility ESB has reported annual pre-tax profits of €636 million for 2025, alongside record capital investment of €2.7 billion in critical energy infrastructure. The group forecasts approximately €20 billion in investment over the next five years.

H&MV Engineering shortlisted for Best Energy Achievement in Construction at Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Revisiting the highlights of 2025, H&MV Engineering was among the construction performers that caught the judges' attention, earning a shortlist place for Best Energy Achievement in Construction at the Business Energy Achievement Awards for its commitment to renewable energy enablement and ESG leadership. With a track record of innovation-led project delivery and emerging sustainable techniques, the firm heads into the 2026 awards cycle as a benchmark for excellence in construction-sector energy achievement.

€1.5 Billion Saved: Why Ireland’s Renewables Boom Is a Commercial Opportunity for Business Energy Leaders

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Wind and solar saved Ireland €1.5bn in energy costs in 2025, per the Cutting Carbon, Cutting Bills report, showing renewables are a proven commercial asset for business energy leaders.

ReNew Energy Global secures US$95m to scale India's commercial and industrial clean energy platform

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

India-based clean energy company ReNew Energy Global has secured US$95 million in equity investment to expand its commercial and industrial renewable energy platform. The round is led by impact investor LeapFrog Investments with a US$50 million commitment.

Indian solar manufacturer Saatvik Green Energy launches storage subsidiary with 20 GW capacity target

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Indian solar PV module manufacturer Saatvik Green Energy has launched a storage subsidiary targeting 20 GW of energy storage capacity over five years. The move extends its clean energy offer across utility, commercial, and distributed applications.

European Investment Bank commits €260m to Irish solar sector in landmark project finance deal

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The European Investment Bank has committed €260 million to Ireland's solar sector, including a €100 million project finance loan to Power Capital subsidiary Dolmen Solar. Four new solar farms totalling 395 MW are set for construction.

Local Power partners with Biogest to accelerate anaerobic digestion development in Ireland

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Irish solar PV supplier Local Power has partnered with Vienna-based anaerobic digestion firm Biogest to develop a series of AD projects in Ireland. Their first joint project, Curragh Biogas in Co Meath, is ready to build.

EDF begins construction of 80 MW Taduff Solar Park in County Roscommon

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

French utility EDF has begun construction of the 80 MW Taduff Solar Park in County Roscommon, Ireland. The project will power approximately 20,000 homes and is expected to be operational by Spring 2028.

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