EDF agrees to sell 5.6GW North American renewables portfolio to KKR
EDF has agreed to sell its US and Canadian renewable energy businesses to KKR, covering a combined 5.6GW portfolio. A previously reported sale to LS Power LLC for more than $4.6 billion will not proceed.
Kildare County Council and EnergyCloud divert surplus renewable power to 200 homes
Kildare County Council, EnergyCloud and Microsoft have partnered to divert surplus renewable electricity to 200 households for water heating. The scheme addresses Ireland's renewable energy waste challenge, with 12% of all renewable generation dispatched down in 2025.
Local Power and SOLARWATT sign multi-year deal to advance Irish solar market
Irish solar PV and battery company Local Power has signed a multi-year agreement with SOLARWATT UK & Ireland, extending a decade-long partnership covering farms, businesses and homes. The deal was announced at Intersolar Europe in Munich.
Hitachi Energy opens Dublin service centre with €4m grid resilience investment
Hitachi Energy is investing €4 million ($4.7 million) in a new Service Centre in Dublin North Park to support Ireland's grid infrastructure. The facility will service transformers, switchgear, breakers and digital systems for utilities, industries and data centres.
Philip Connor joins judging panel for Business Energy Achievement Awards 2026
Philip Connor, Head of Commercial Development at Pinergy Solar and a professional whose background spans aircraft engineering, renewable energy, and law, brings rare cross-disciplinary expertise to his role on the judging panel for the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2026. Leading strategy across solar asset services, energy efficiency, and smart metering at one of Ireland's foremost electricity supply companies, Connor adds sharp commercial and technical insight to Ireland's leading energy excellence programme.
300% in Three Years: Why Ireland’s Solar Surge Is the Biggest Commercial Opportunity in Business Energy
Solar Ireland's Scale of Solar 2026 report confirms 297% capacity growth in three years to 2.7GW, with €2.3bn in projected GVA to 2030, signalling a major commercial opportunity for Irish business energy leaders.
DEWA launches subsidiary to expand global energy projects
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has established DEWA International to develop power and water projects in overseas markets. The subsidiary will pursue conventional and renewable developments as demand for infrastructure investment grows globally.
Azule Energy approves Angola offshore oil development
Azule Energy and its partners have approved a major offshore development in Angola's Lower Congo Basin. The project is expected to produce first oil in 2029 and will utilise a new floating production vessel.
Equinix trials hydrogen units at Dublin data centre
Equinix has begun testing hydrogen-powered generators at a Dublin data centre as part of a 12-week pilot programme. The trial evaluates a zero direct onsite emissions alternative for cooling operations at the facility.
Google and Energy Dome advance Offaly storage project
Energy Dome and Google have agreed to develop a 23MW/200MWh CO2 Battery project in County Offaly. The facility has secured planning approval and grid access and is expected to begin operating in 2028.
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