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Full coverage: Energy

A venture firm backed by the Green Bay Packers and Microsoft is investing in an Irish-led fusion start-up

Realta Fusion, led by Wexford-born Kieran Furlong, is on track to launch a prototype fusion energy generator by 2030.

Tom Lyons
5th Dec, 2024 - 4 min read

DCC 2.0: How – and why – Ireland’s biggest conglomerate is going all-in on energy

DCC is one of Ireland's best managed businesses but its share price has stalled in recent years. Yesterday it surged on news that it plans to sell its healthcare division and is reviewing its technology interests - but the real goal is a re-rating.

Tom Lyons
13th Nov, 2024 - 4 min read

“A matter of time”: Chinese turbine giants have entered Europe. The Irish market is next

The Government is inviting a second round of bids for Irish offshore wind projects. Will this mark the arrival of China's turbine manufacturers after they tempted renewable developers across the EU and even agreed to open local factories?

Michael Cogley
1st Nov, 2024 - 7 min read

A rescue plan has been agreed for Mainline Power. Here are the details

Jamie O’Rourke, the CEO of the Cork electrical engineering firm, is retaining control of the business after agreeing on a deal with the firm’s examiner. The deal protects 51 jobs and sees the injection of €3.5m into the business.

Ian Kehoe
18th Oct, 2024 - 2 min read

Dublin’s Unitherm Heating Systems acquired by Apollo-owned Finnish firm

The Irish company has been in business for 20 years and has annual revenues of around €30m. It is now joining Finland’s Purmo Group.

Jonathan Keane
2nd Oct, 2024 - 2 min read

Thirty years and still facing its “biggest opportunity”: Inside DCC’s constant evolution

Founded by the legendary Jim Flavin, DCC now has revenues of €24bn and a 16,000-strong headcount. Expertly managed and consistently delivering, why doesn’t the market love it more?

Tom Lyons
23rd Sep, 2024 - 20 min read

Older, smaller, but still in demand: Why Greencoat Renewables is selling five Irish wind farms

For the first time, the Dublin- and London-listed green energy investor is acting on its promise to recycle capital. But what exactly is it putting up for sale?

Thomas Hubert
6th Sep, 2024 - 2 min read

China, Opec, Trump: The downside risks pointing to a big drop in world oil prices

The short- to medium-term outlook for the oil market is beginning to change. To make a long story short, get set for large declines.

Peter Kinsella
23rd Aug, 2024 - 5 min read

Licovolt wants to change EV battery recycling: “We’re looking to work with a strategic partner”

Batteries play an ever-increasing role in all aspects of our lives but finding an efficient and profitable way of recycling them is elusive. Now a new start-up with strong Irish links believes it has found the answer.

Tom Lyons
19th Aug, 2024 - 6 min read

Risky business: Are “supernormal” profits a just reward for long-term fossil fuel investment?

In 2022 Vermilion, the firm behind the Corrib gas field, was gearing up for dividends and share buy-backs. Then the government moved to levy windfall gains in the energy sector as prices rocketed.

Francesca Comyn
29th Jul, 2024 - 10 min read
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