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53% and Counting: Why Northern Ireland’s Record Renewable Milestone Is a Commercial Signal for Business Energy Leaders Across Ireland

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Northern Ireland hit a record 53% renewable electricity in the year to June 2026, with renewables exceeding non-renewables for the first time ever, signalling a major opportunity for business energy leaders across Ireland.

UK fuel developer signs Queensland sustainable aviation MOU

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

UK low-carbon fuels developer Carbon Neutral Fuels has signed an MOU with Australia's Energy Estate to explore a sugarcane aviation fuel project. The North Queensland project marks CNF's first step into Australia.

EDF in talks to acquire UK supplier So Energy

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

France's EDF is in talks to acquire UK supplier So Energy, majority owned by Ireland's ESB. The deal would add around 300,000 customers to EDF's existing British base of 5 million.

Solmatix marks three years under independent ownership

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Solmatix has marked three years since Neville Bell acquired the Crumlin firm from Harvey Group. Turnover has grown 91% to £12 million, with more than 750 renewable installations delivered.

Proxy advisers back DCC Energy's £5.73bn takeover

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

DCC Energy has won backing from proxy advisers ISS and Glass Lewis for its £5.73 billion takeover by KKR and Energy Capital Partners. Shareholders vote on the deal on 18 September.

Over Easy Solar completes first Irish installation

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Norwegian vertical solar specialist Over Easy Solar has completed its first Irish installation in Dublin. The 5.37kW project pairs vertical panels with a green roof, delivered with Solar Precision and Sempergreen.

Katherine Valery joins judging panel for Business Energy Achievement Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Katherine Valery, Senior Sustainability Engineer at Jacobs Engineering with twenty years of experience in carbon reduction, LEED certification, and sustainable design, brings rigorous technical expertise to the judging panel for the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2026. With a career spanning $150 million projects across Ireland and international markets, Valery adds a globally informed perspective to Ireland's leading energy excellence programme.

Europe’s Record Wind Year: Why the 30% Installation Surge Is a Commercial Signal Every Irish Business Energy Leader Should Act On

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

WindEurope reports 8.8GW of new wind capacity in H1 2026, up 30%, putting Europe on course for a record year and signalling a major commercial opportunity for Irish business energy leaders.

Shell acquires remaining stake in Tri Star Energy

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

UK energy major Shell has agreed to acquire the remaining stake in US retailer Tri Star Energy. The deal adds 320 fuel and convenience sites across Tennessee and nearby states to Shell's network.

UK retailers gain new market for plug-in solar panels

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The UK government has legalised plug-in solar panels, opening a new retail market for household energy savings. Retailers including Amazon and B&Q have committed to stocking the products.

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