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Tyndall National Institute shortlisted for Innovation in Decarbonisation at Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

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

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

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.

Sunswap secures Australian CEFC funding for solar refrigeration rollout

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

UK clean transport firm Sunswap has secured up to AUD$10m (£5.3m / €6.2m) from Australia’s CEFC to scale solar refrigeration systems for logistics fleets. Funding targets low-emission cold chain infrastructure across Australian transport networks.

CrowdedHouse Energy secures investment to expand solar operations

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

UK renewables specialist CrowdedHouse Energy has secured fresh investment to expand commercial solar manufacturing capacity. The funding highlights business energy momentum around distributed solar, operational efficiency and net zero infrastructure deployment.

KKR and Energy Capital Partners weigh higher bid for DCC energy distributor

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

UK-based investment firms KKR and Energy Capital Partners are considering increasing their offer for Irish energy distributor DCC. The move relates to renewable fuels and energy supply infrastructure across industrial and construction markets.

Gas Networks Ireland connects Cork biomethane plant to energy network

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Gas Networks Ireland will connect a new biomethane facility in Cork to the national gas network. The energy infrastructure project highlights growing investment in renewable gas, waste-to-energy systems and decarbonisation.

DCC reports profit growth as energy demand strengthens

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Irish energy distributor DCC has reported higher annual profits as energy demand strengthened across key markets. The results highlight business energy trends around fuel distribution, solar solutions and portfolio restructuring.

Business Energy Achievement Awards 2026 entries ongoing for Ireland's leading energy performers

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Business Energy Achievement Awards 2026 is now accepting entries from organisations across Ireland demonstrating measurable progress in energy management, decarbonisation, and sustainability performance. Submissions close on 5 June 2026, with entries evaluated on verifiable outcomes and strategic sector contribution.

€523 Million in Wasted Wind: Why Ireland’s Grid Gap Is Business Energy’s Biggest Opportunity

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ireland wasted €523m of renewable electricity in 2025, per the Climate Change Advisory Council, signalling a major grid and storage investment opportunity for business energy leaders.

Fervo Energy raises US$1.89bn in Nasdaq IPO at US$7.66 billion valuation

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

US geothermal energy developer Fervo Energy has raised US$1.89 billion in its Nasdaq IPO, achieving a valuation of approximately US$7.66 billion. The Houston-based company deploys enhanced geothermal systems to deliver round-the-clock carbon-free electricity at scale.

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