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
New York tops ECA's ranking of costliest expat cities
London's place on the list slipped as currency moves and housing costs reshaped expat budgets across 208 cities worldwide.
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.
Allegro partners with Jena Flow Batteries on flow rollout
Pilot flow battery systems are set for Australia as Allegro gains manufacturing scale for long-duration storage demanded by grids and data centres.
Metal Morph raises GBP £700,000 to recycle water chemicals
The funding could help cut water-treatment costs and emissions, after trials recovered 90% of spent chemicals at 95% purity.
Schneider Electric reports 3.69 sustainability Impact score
Its 2026 sustainability score of 3.69 keeps the group on track for a 4.20 target, as emissions and customer savings improved.
Asuene buys Secaro in GBP £87 million funding push
The deal and new funding will help ASUENE expand its supply chain emissions tools as disclosure rules tighten across Europe and the UK.
Westcon-Comstor cuts emissions 42% ahead of 2030 target
Renewable power now covers more than half of Westcon-Comstor's electricity use as the distributor moves closer to its 2030 climate goals.
Mobile industry needs more renewable power to cut emissions
Greater access to clean electricity is now seen as crucial if operators are to keep emissions falling while data use keeps rising.
Gyre Energy wins funding for larger cold chain rollout
Funding will help Gyre Energy prove its cooling software can cut costs at a 140,000 sq ft cold chain site run by a global operator.
European data centres back climate-neutral grid plan
Rising AI and cloud demand could strain Europe's power networks unless grids are expanded and low-carbon electricity access improves, the group warned.
Emerald Technology Ventures marks 25 years of Zurich fair
Around 150 investors will gather as the Zurich forum uses its 25th edition to examine energy, artificial intelligence and geopolitics.
Sijbrandij launches data centre power coalition for AI
AI data centre developers may gain faster power access as a new coalition seeks to ease grid delays and speed site planning.
Visa predicts 2.4% global growth as online shopping rises
Higher energy costs are squeezing household budgets, but digital commerce and brisk business investment are helping keep growth steady at 2.4% in 2026.
Envision unveils energy systems for AI data centres
The launch targets surging AI demand and grid instability, as Envision seeks to bundle generation, storage and software into one system.