Honoured for exceptional climate leadership last year, Activ8 Solar Energies was named winner of the Best Energy Achievement in Utilities category at the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025, acknowledged for combining internal decarbonisation with transformative industry-wide influence across Ireland's solar energy sector.

The company's award-winning strategy encompasses multiple pioneering initiatives, from its Net Zero HQ and Solar Academy training programme to record-breaking co-location projects that demonstrate technical capability at scale. By developing AI-driven tools alongside customer-focused solutions, Activ8 has positioned itself as both operational leader and sector catalyst, advancing innovation whilst maintaining clear strategic direction.

The firm's approach integrates internal sustainability commitments with broader industry development, creating infrastructure and knowledge-sharing platforms that elevate performance standards across the solar sector.

"This entrant stood out for its powerful example of climate leadership, combining internal decarbonisation with industry-wide influence. From the Net Zero HQ and Solar Academy to record-breaking co-location projects and AI-driven tools, they are setting the pace for innovation in the solar sector. With a clear strategy, customer-focused solutions, and technologies, Activ8 demonstrates exceptional commitment, leadership, and impact in sustainability," the judging panel said.

Activ8 Solar Energies' achievement reflects the evolving standards of the Business Energy Achievement Awards, where winners are distinguished not only by operational excellence but by their capacity to shape industry practices, develop enabling infrastructure, and accelerate sector-wide decarbonisation.

As attention turns to the 2026 awards cycle, the question remains: which utilities will build on Activ8's precedent in delivering climate leadership that extends beyond organisational boundaries to transform entire sectors?

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