The Ultimate Guide to Clean technologies
A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Clean technologies.
What to know about Clean technologies
CleanTech is a dynamic field dedicated to advancing technologies and innovations that promote environmental sustainability and reduce carbon footprints. This sector encompasses a broad range of initiatives, from renewable energy and energy-efficient data centers to sustainable manufacturing practices and AI-driven environmental solutions.
Exploring our CleanTech stories reveals how governments, enterprises, and startups are harnessing technology to address pressing climate challenges. Readers will find insights into AI-powered tools accelerating green assessments, breakthroughs in solar and battery storage, advancements in eco-friendly data centers, and initiatives driving the transition to low-carbon economies globally.
By following CleanTech developments, readers can learn about the intersection of technology and sustainability, understand emerging trends such as green financing, electric vehicle infrastructure expansion, and smart energy management, and discover practical approaches to achieving net-zero targets. This collection underscores the critical role of innovation in shaping a sustainable future and offers valuable knowledge for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of clean technologies.
Irish Clean technologies News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Greenvolt Next to build Voltclub's Cork solar farm
The 12MW scheme at Barryscourt will add almost 20,000 panels, as Voltclub pushes to expand renewable capacity and secure project finance.
Businesses back energy supports as costs bite in Ireland
Rising bills are already squeezing profits, forcing price rises and delaying hiring as Irish firms brace for more energy cost pressure.
NovaUCD, PTSB launch energy accelerator for startups
Early-stage Irish start-ups could get mentoring and finance as a new accelerator and a EUR 250 million lending fund target green growth.
Greenvolt Next wins Cork solar farm contract for Amarenco
The three Cork sites are due to power about 38,000 homes a year, boosting Ireland's solar pipeline and local community funds by mid-2027.
Equinix trials hydrogen backup power at Dublin data centre
Grid-constrained Dublin operators may get a cleaner backup option after a 12-week pilot showed hydrogen generators could support live cooling systems.
Kildare pilot turns surplus renewable power into hot water
Households in social housing will get cheaper hot water from surplus wind power, in a first-of-its-kind scheme for County Kildare.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Clean technologies
Expert Columns
Energy for AI, AI for energy: designing AI-ready data centres
Tariffs and sustainability: Why master data is a supply chain game-changer
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
Style, substance, and strategy: Drawing similarities between pageantry and PR
How women can build influence in critical tech roles
What women actually want from the future of work (Hint: It's not ping-pong tables)
Optimizing performance. Forgetting meaning
I didn't choose tech. Tech chose me
Creating a bridge between STEM and tech
How resilient currency infrastructure supports access and trust
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Clean technologies News
Equinix starts hydrogen power trial at Dublin data centre
Grid constraints in Dublin are pushing Equinix to test whether hydrogen can replace diesel backup at its DB3 data centre.
Ireland holds steady as Europe's FDI projects fall
Ireland's investor appeal held up even as European foreign direct investment fell 7% to a decade low, EY found.
Esri Ireland conference spotlights geospatial future
The Dublin event drew 450 delegates as Ireland's infrastructure planners turned to location data for housing, transport and utilities decisions.
Greenvolt Next completes solar farm for Astellas in Dublin
Greenvolt Next has installed a 2.2MWp solar farm at Astellas's Dublin site, covering 27% of annual demand and cutting emissions.
Guinness Enterprise Centre start-ups generate €140m
The Dublin hub's resident firms supported 13,225 jobs and €2.5 billion in revenue over 25 years, a new report found.
Cork Airport plans Ireland's largest solar carport
The installation should meet about a fifth of the airport’s power needs and cut annual carbon emissions by 355,056kg.
Esri Ireland to host Dublin GIS infrastructure conference
Up to 500 attendees will hear how geospatial data is being used to plan upgrades to Ireland’s energy, transport, broadband and water networks.
Guinness Enterprise Centre reinvests €50 million in Dublin
A self-financing non-profit has helped 1,500 start-ups in Dublin, with below-market rents and support services funded by campus revenue.
Ireland's first Green Energy Park planned for Arklow
The Arklow campus could ease grid pressure while backing offshore wind, solar and storage, as construction continues toward a 2028 finish.
Deloitte Ireland names partners in AI & cyber push
Deloitte Ireland names Noelle Doody and Malcolm Barske partners to bolster AI, data and cybersecurity leadership amid rising client demand.
Equinix starts USD $92m Dublin data centre project
Equinix has begun a USD $92m data centre build in Dublin, expanding colocation capacity while staying within existing grid power limits.
ISIF backs new €340m fund for Irish climate transition
ISIF anchors a new EUR €340m TirNua climate fund with EUR €140m to boost Ireland's energy transition, renewables and storage projects.
ISIF backs new climate fund with EUR €140m cornerstone
ISIF commits EUR €140m as cornerstone to TirNua climate fund targeting Irish energy-transition infrastructure and data centre decarbonisation.
Hitachi Vantara gets science-backed net-zero target
Validation by the Science Based Targets initiative adds credibility as data-centre power demand and cooling costs face closer scrutiny from buyers.
Beko unveils appliances promising faster, greener chores
Households could see quicker chores and lower energy bills as the group rolls out laundry, cooking and refrigeration updates across its brands.
AI data centres make grid access key to power deals
Grid congestion is adding risk and a scarcity premium to data centre deals as AI demand drives electricity needs sharply higher.
Cloover hits profit & launches AI-native neo-utility
Profitability and a fresh USD $100 million in financing give Cloover room to expand its installer-led energy model across Europe.
Rightcharge raises GBP £500,000 to expand across Europe
Fleet operators could see simpler EV charging reimbursements after Rightcharge secured GBP £500,000 to widen its European rollout.
Logicalis cuts emissions & boosts community spending
Customers and suppliers are feeling the effect as Logicalis lifts renewable power use and raises community funding in FY26.
Cloover hits profitability & adds USD $100 million
Profitability and a new financing war chest put the Berlin clean energy company on firmer footing as it expands across Europe.