NEWS
ESB awards contract for €13m Meath solar farm to Greencells
CITB NI runs retrofit training programme for trade professionals
Construction Industry Training Board NI (CITB NI) launched ‘The Older Buildings for a Greener Future’ project in January – a new retrofit training programme aimed at boosting knowledge and awareness of appropriate maintenance, repair and retrofit of older buildings. Supported by Department for Communities Historic
ESB has awarded Greencells GmbH a €13m contract for the development of the Bullstown Solar Farm in Co Meath. Construction is set to begin early this year, with the farm generating 8.5MW of clean electricity upon completion, sufficient for 2,000 homes. Bullstown is the first of ESB’s three solar farms, constituting a €200m investment. “Bullstown Solar Farm marks the beginning of a sustained campaign by ESB to develop and construct a large portfolio of utility-scale solar farms throughout the midlands, south and south-east of the country as we move towards our ultimate goal of achieving net zero by 2040,” said Eoin Naughton, Solar Development Manager at ESB. “Ireland is a focus market for Greencells GmbH with the construction of six solar farms currently underway in the country,” said Ric Hallikeri, General Manager EMEA at Greencells – a major European solar EPC provider. “In the context of a long-term partnership, we will support ESB in realising its ambitious decarbonisation goals over the coming years.” www.bullstownsolarfarm.ie
L-R: Jacqui Stokes, Senior Conservation Architect at Department for Communities Historic Environment Division, and Isabel McKernan, CITB NI Heritage Project Manager.
Environment Fund, the project is part of CITB NI’s ongoing support for the construction industry by providing upskilling opportunities to electrical and other construction professionals. The programme began with a two-day subsidised course at the end of January which provided an accredited Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Older and Traditional Buildings. Additionally, the project will offer three free webinars in understanding options for sustainable heating systems, the retrofit of older
domestic buildings and retrofit of older commercial buildings, which are open to all. Barry Neilson OBE, Chief Executive CITB NI, said, “This project will increase knowledge amongst owners and construction professionals to reduce the number of inappropriate interventions which are damaging the historic built environment, improving conservation of the historic built environment as well as helping to reduce carbon emissions to support with meeting the net zero target in 2050.” www.citbni.org.uk
Glen Dimplex wins KPMG’s Company of the Year award
In recognition of its outstanding achievements, Irish-based Glen Dimplex – a major player in the electrical heating and renewable energy solutions market – was conferred with the prestigious KPMG Company of the Year award. With a workforce of over 8,000 employees, Glen Dimplex has
established its presence in markets spanning across 20 countries. Headquartered in Dublin, the company’s dedication to excellence, both in terms of product innovation and environmental responsibility, has set it apart as an industry leader. The judging panel highlighted several key factors that contributed to Glen Dimplex’ well-deserved triumph. One significant aspect of the company’s success lies in its strategic acquisitions. This has strengthened Glen Dimplex’ market position
L-R: Ian Hyland, Business & Finance Media Group, Fergal Leamy, CEO, Glen Dimplex, and Seamus Hand, Managing Partner, KPMG.
but crucially, it has allowed the company to diversify its product offerings to meet the evolving needs of consumers. The award recognises Glen Dimplex’s substantial investment in digital technologies, showcasing the company’s agility and adaptability in an everchanging business landscape. www.glendimplex.com/en.ie
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