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US utility targets massive generation expansion for data centre demand
US electricity company NextEra Energy expects to construct between 15 and 30 gigawatts of new generation capacity for American data centres by 2035, addressing power constraints limiting artificial intelligence expansion.
Irish renewable investor launches digital infrastructure platform for data centres
Irish renewable investment firm Greencoat Renewables has established a digital infrastructure platform through a joint venture with Schroders Greencoat, targeting a 36 MW data centre development in Drogheda.
Medical device facility receives Ireland's largest integrated renewable system
Irish renewable installer Ohk Energy is deploying an 11.25 MW integrated power system for medical device manufacturer Dexcom in Athenry, combining solar, battery storage and biofuel generation technologies.
Taoiseach inaugurates Ireland's first hybrid grid stability facility
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has inaugurated Ireland's first hybrid grid stabilisation installation combining synchronous condenser and battery storage technologies at Shannonbridge in County Offaly.
GE HealthCare Cork shortlisted across three categories at Business Energy Achievement Awards
Shortlisted in life sciences, manufacturing, and decarbonisation innovation at the Business Energy Achievement Awards last year, GE HealthCare Cork has positioned itself as a leading example of sustainable energy management within Ireland's medical technology sector heading into 2026. The triple shortlisting as Best Energy Achievement in Life Sciences, Best Energy Achievement in Manufacturing, and Innovation in Decarbonisation — Large reflects the scale and ambition of the Cork facility's energy strategy across a complex, high-demand operational environment.
Turkish petroleum company raises $1 billion through sukuk offering
Turkey's state petroleum company has raised $1 billion (€850 million) through Islamic finance instruments, attracting over seven times the initial target from 165 international investor institutions.
Korean financial institutions support Philippine nuclear development programme
South Korea's Export-Import Bank has partnered with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power and Philippine utility Meralco to support nuclear energy projects, formalised during the Korean president's Manila state visit.
Google purchases extended-duration battery system for Minnesota facility
US-based Google has paid approximately $1 billion (€850 million) to battery startup Form Energy for a 300 MW, 100-hour iron-air storage system supporting a Minnesota data centre.
Finnish consultancy manages construction of Tipperary wind installation
Engineering consultancy AFRY has been appointed owner's engineer for Ecopower's 84 MW Upperchurch wind farm in County Tipperary, marking the fifth wind project collaboration between the companies.
Spanish contractor secures grid stability installations across Ireland
Spanish engineering firm Elecnor has secured two additional synchronous condenser contracts from Statkraft for installations in Ireland and Northern Ireland, doubling its participation in grid stability programmes.
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