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SONI upgrades grid systems to unlock business energy value from renewables
Northern Ireland’s transmission system operator SONI has launched new Business Energy grid technology to unlock more renewable electricity. The upgrades strengthen energy storage and wind dispatch across the Single Electricity Market, improving efficiency for businesses and investors.
Energy Direction
The business energy sector is gaining clarity of direction as innovation, reliability and long-term value guide investment decisions. This edition brings together perspectives that show how energy strategy is becoming central to resilience, competitiveness and industrial confidence. Looking back last year, 'Pfizer Newbridge Wins Best Energy Achievement in Manufacturing at Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025' reinforces the value placed on measurable performance and efficiency. Awards such as this set the benchmark as the sector looks ahead to the 2026 awards cycle, where creativity and sustainable practice will define new standards. Meanwhile, 'TotalEnergies supplies long-term solar power to Google data centres' highlights how long-term agreements are shaping corporate energy strategies. The arrangement underscores the growing alignment between clean energy investment and operational certainty across energy-intensive industries. Lastly, 'Carnegie advances wave power manufacturing to support European energy markets' reflects a period when emerging technologies moved closer to commercial reality. The development points to a wider sector shift towards diversified energy sources that strengthen security and support regional supply stability. Together, these stories frame a sector defined by innovation, commitment and a confident approach to the energy transition.
Vistra expands gas power capacity to meet rising business energy demand
A major US Business Energy acquisition reshapes the North American power generation market. Texas-based electricity producer Vistra expands gas-fired capacity to meet surging commercial and data-centre-driven electricity demand.
TotalEnergies supplies long-term solar power to Google data centres
France-based energy producer TotalEnergies has secured a long-term business energy agreement to supply solar power to Google’s Malaysian data centres. The deal reflects rising corporate demand for renewable electricity in Southeast Asia.
Ireland commits capital to expand electricity networks and renewable supply
Ireland has unveiled a major business energy investment programme to scale renewable electricity and grid infrastructure. The plan targets rising demand from industry, electrification and data centres while reshaping the country’s energy system to 2030.
Wind power drives renewable share and wholesale price shifts in Ireland
Ireland’s business energy landscape saw strong renewable performance in November as wind generation reached near-record levels. The data highlights the commercial impact of renewables on electricity pricing and grid capacity constraints affecting energy-intensive sectors.
Carnegie advances wave power manufacturing to support European energy markets
Carnegie Clean Energy is advancing business energy innovation through wave power manufacturing milestones in Ireland. The development supports Europe-wide renewable energy deployment and strengthens commercial pathways for ocean energy within industrial and utility markets.
Pfizer Newbridge Wins Best Energy Achievement in Manufacturing at Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025
After Pfizer Newbridge was recognised with the Best Energy Achievement in Manufacturing award at the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025 last year, its Path to Net Zero programme sets a benchmark for sustainability and low-carbon leadership in Ireland in 2026.
Grid Evolution
The business energy sector is entering a period defined by sustainability leadership, grid innovation, and accelerating clean-tech deployment. This edition highlights initiatives that show how organisations are adapting to shifting regulatory expectations and long-term decarbonisation goals. Looking back to early 2025, 'Easydry wins Sustainable Energy Achievement in Water Usage’ at Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025 demonstrates how efficiency-focused innovation can deliver measurable environmental impact. That recognition reinforces the sector’s focus on sustainable business energy practice. In addition, 'Energy Storage Ireland urges stronger commitments to long duration storage’ highlights the strategic importance of grid resilience. The call for expanded long-duration capacity reflects growing consensus on the role of storage in a stable, renewables-driven energy system. Lastly, 'Croatia’s highways set to get solar power and EV charging network’ showcases how large-scale infrastructure projects are accelerating the shift to clean mobility. The development underscores how integrated solar and EV solutions can reshape national transport networks. These stories illustrate a sector embracing innovation, resilience, and sustainable progress. Organisations driving these priorities are shaping the next chapter of business energy.
Easydry wins Sustainable Energy Achievement in Water Usage at Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025
After Easydry was recognised with the Sustainable Energy Achievement in Water Usage award at the 2025 Business Energy Achievement Awards, its innovation in compostable towels sets a benchmark for sustainability and low-carbon leadership in Ireland.
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