Kilshane Energy lodges plans for 680 MW flexible peaking plant in north Dublin
Kilshane Energy has lodged plans for a 680 MW flexible peaking power plant in north Dublin, forming phase two of a €250 million development. Construction is expected to begin in early 2027 and complete by late 2029.
Brian Norton brings solar energy expertise as Judging Coordinator for Business Energy Achievement Awards 2026
Professor Brian Norton, Emeritus Professor of Solar Energy Applications at TU Dublin and President of the European Sustainable Energy Innovation Alliance, brings decades of research leadership and international academic distinction to his role as Judging Coordinator for the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2026. With over 15,000 research citations, an h-index of 64, and a career spanning photovoltaics, solar thermal systems, and sustainable building technologies, Professor Norton brings unparalleled authority to Ireland's leading energy excellence programme.
The Power Paradox: Why Delaying Energy Decisions Is the Costliest Move Irish Business Leaders Can Make
Centrica Business Solutions finds nearly three quarters of UK and Irish businesses delaying major energy decisions, but with 81% open to new technologies, the opportunity for decisive leaders has never been greater.
Xcimer Energy expands Denver operations and plans to double workforce as fusion moves toward industrial scale
US laser fusion company Xcimer Energy has expanded its Denver footprint by 16,000 square feet and plans to double its workforce to nearly 400 people. The company is advancing toward building the first commercial laser fusion power plant.
Eelpower Energy acquires 50 MW Stoneworthy BESS project in Devon from RES
UK battery storage platform Eelpower Energy has acquired the 50 MW/100 MWh Stoneworthy BESS project in Devon from RES. The deal is Eelpower Energy's fourth asset acquisition since its formation in September 2025.
KPMG report identifies Ireland's south-west as prime location for renewable energy development
A new KPMG report has identified Ireland's south-west as primed to lead national renewable energy development, with Cork supplying 25 per cent of national energy demand. The region requires critical port and grid investment to unlock its full potential.
An Coimisiún Pleanála approves 100 MW Aglish Solar Farm in Cork's Lee Valley on appeal
An Coimisiún Pleanála has approved a 100 MW solar farm in the Lee Valley, Cork, overturning a refusal by Cork County Council. The project spans 161 hectares across 14 townlands near Coachford.
Solar Ireland calls for national clearing house to remove grid and planning bottlenecks
Solar Ireland has called on the Irish Government to establish a national clearing house to accelerate solar project delivery. The body says avoidable bottlenecks in planning and grid processes are slowing deployment across Ireland.
Tyndall National Institute shortlisted for Innovation in Decarbonisation at Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025
Revisiting the highlights of 2025, Tyndall National Institute was among the large organisation performers that caught the judges' attention, earning a shortlist place for Innovation in Decarbonisation — Large at the Business Energy Achievement Awards for nearly eliminating Scope 1 emissions by April 2025 without increasing electricity use. Managing decarbonisation across a complex estate spanning buildings from the 1700s to the 2000s, the institute heads into the 2026 awards cycle having set a compelling precedent for heritage-constrained energy innovation.
Energy Costs Top the Business Agenda: Why the Pressure Is Also an Opportunity for Irish Business Energy Leaders
BDO research finds 57% of mid-market businesses rank energy costs as a top challenge, giving Irish business energy leaders a clear mandate to accelerate clean energy investment and secure competitive advantage.
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