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Ireland’s future prosperity and long-term economic growth depends on innovation, talent, trade and also very importantly how we power our economy. Energy is a key contributor […]

In December 2025, I published the Energy Strategy Mid-Term Review, a detailed account of progress to date in delivering on the Executive’s ambitious 2030 energy decarbonisation […]

‘The difficulty lies not so much in developing new ideas as in escaping from old ones.’ John Maynard Keynes We have always lived with uncertainty but […]

Across the PwC network, and through our Global Crisis and Resilience Centre, discussions with energy sector leaders consistently reveal a challenging and fast‑evolving risk landscape. Geopolitical […]

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) begins 2026 in the second year of its current strategic plan, which sets out the organisation’s ambitions for the […]

Once a business is purchased, there are several critical considerations that the Executive Team need to be cognisant of once new owners “arrive”. Purchasing a business […]

Navigating Ireland’s complex planning and land consent landscape can be fraught with escalating costs and delays. Discover how Dalcour Maclaren helps energy, utilities and infrastructure companies […]

Ireland enters 2026 at a defining moment in its energy transition. Following a year marked by rapid economic expansion, major policy announcements and several landmark transactions, […]

The Government’s January 2026 announcement of its Large Energy User Action Plan (LEAP) represents a step change in Ireland’s approach to data centre delivery, setting out […]

Utility regulation sits at the intersection of public need, private investment and long-term societal goals. When done well, it ensures that essential services remain fair, reliable […]

The Consumer Council is Northern Ireland’s statutory consumer body and is responsible for protecting and safeguarding the rights and interests of our 1.9 million people. Karen […]

Ireland’s energy system is changing rapidly. Rising costs, new technologies, and the urgency of climate action are reshaping how energy is produced, consumed, and valued. Today’s […]

SSE is helping Ireland build an energy system rooted in our own homegrown power writes Barry O’Regan, Chief Financial Officer, SSE. Ireland has made a clear […]

Ireland’s energy transition is progressing rapidly, with renewable electricity now making up around 40% of generation, according to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). This […]

As Northern Ireland approaches key milestones on the path to net zero, the energy system is entering one of the most profound and critical transformations in […]

As the energy transition progresses, Stephen Hemphill at Mutual Energy explores how key infrastructure will be critical to meeting consumer energy needs. Mutual Energy manages essential […]

David Kelly was appointed Gas Networks Ireland’s Chief Executive Officer in February 2026 as the organisation marks 50 years in moving Ireland’s energy. As the operator […]

Electricity networks face unprecedented pressure from rising demand, climate and geopolitical risk. Holistic and strengthened grid resilience is the need of the hour. The electrification of […]

Ireland’s energy system is evolving rapidly as national climate ambition intensifies. The challenge before us is not only to decarbonise, but to ensure the transition is […]

For nearly a century, BnM has been deeply embedded in Irish life — supporting communities, driving regional development, and ensuring the country’s energy security. Today, as […]

The CRU’s December 2025 decision on LEUs marks a significant change in the requirements for new data centre connections in Ireland, with broader implications for the […]

As renewable energy penetration accelerates across Ireland and the UK, the electrical infrastructure supporting solar and battery energy storage systems is undergoing a fundamental shift. The […]

Ireland’s energy system is changing faster than at any point in its history. What was once an emerging technology is now embedded in the core of […]

Established in May 2022 and now approaching two years of operations in Ireland, Sigenergy’s rapid growth reflects the deep industry expertise behind the company. Its leadership […]

Northern Ireland’s energy system is entering a decisive period. Renewable electricity generation, particularly wind, is increasingly constrained by network capacity, system stability requirements, and curtailment. As […]

Established by the Cavanagh family in 1947, Abbey Machinery has specialised in manufacturing farm machinery for the agricultural sector for over 75 years. Today, the third […]

Following the recent renovation of their 1930s cottage in Duleek, County Meath, Gillian and Mick Hillman decided to replace their old oil-fired heating system with a […]

The liquid gas sector continues to play a pivotal role in supporting the energy needs of Ireland’s rural communities. These areas face unique challenges: homes tend […]

Who are we? IrBEA was founded in 1999 and is the representative body for the bioenergy industry on the island of Ireland. IrBEA works on behalf […]