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Solar energy company UrbanVolt agrees €40m debt facility with HSBC

The Dublin firm, which operates a ‘solar as a service’ business model, says it will use the money to expand in Ireland and the UK.

TPIs

How UrbanVolt Supports Energy Consultants Through the PPA Sales Process

Most energy consultants who add solar to their proposition start from the same position: strong client relationships, a clear grasp of the commercial case for a PPA, and a reasonable concern about what happens when the conversation moves into territory they haven’t covered before. How does the system get sized? What happens if the client raises a technical objection? What if they want a proposal in front of them the same week?

EPCs

PPA Contract Mechanics for EPCs

When UrbanVolt funds a system, the question of who owns it and who looks after it afterwards comes up early in most conversations. Reasonably so, since it’s different from a standard CAPEX handover. Here’s how it works.

Environment

UK&I Climate Report August 2026

For the first two weeks of August, weather continued where July left off. The middle of the month contained another extreme heat event, before returning to typical August temperatures. The opening fortnight was dominated by the same high pressure that had defined July, particularly across southern parts. Daytime temperatures were high and rainfall was scarce and sunshine was plentiful.

Environment

UK&I Climate Report July 2026

July 2026 was one of the best months for solar generation the UK has seen in recorded history. The UK recorded 258.7 irradiance hours against a long-term average of around 173 – 149% of normal, with records going back to 1919. England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland all came in well above average.

Environment

UK&I Climate Report June 2026

Like May, June 2026 solar generation finished in record-breaking fashion after a relatively slow start. During the first two weeks, a westerly Atlantic flow kept dragging cloud and rain across the country, and daily temperatures through much of this period barely reached the high teens.

Environment

UK&I Climate Report May 2026

May 2026 started poorly for solar generation and finished in record-breaking fashion. The opening two weeks were largely written off in generation terms. Unsettled conditions, persistent cloud cover, occasional heavy showers and below-average temperatures across the UK suppressed output from the start of the month.

Environment

Ireland Climate Report April 2026

Solar generation in April 2026 started slowly but finished strongly. The first two thirds of the month were poor in generation terms. A succession of Atlantic low pressure systems, including Storm Dave on 4th April, brought persistent cloud cover, heavy rain and high winds across Ireland.

Why customers love working with us

"If I could describe UrbanVolt in one word, it would be genius!"

Lee Hayden Cedarwood Furniture

"My electricity bill for this building, which is 40,000 sq. ft, is less than my electricity bill at home!"

Tino Hyland Hyland Shipping

"We saved actual cash of €21,500, which can be put back into other parts of the business – 25% of our overall usage which is significant."

Michael McBride IJM Timber

"When it came to running the project, [UrbanVolt] looked after everything. It made my job a lot simpler."

John Monaghan Burgmann Packings

"We’ve seen our energy bills reduced by over 25%. That’s a very impressive return in a very short space of time!"

Sean Moran HPC Group

"Our electricity bill has been reduced by 48%!"

Andrew Miller Folens

"The fact that we didn’t have to have any capital investment from the off was a really big help in making the decision. Couldn’t have gone better!"

Paul Murphy Wexford Viking Glass

"If we’re not investing in the infrastructure of our building it allows us then to invest in what we’re good at, which is printing."

Mal McGowan McGowans Print

"We weren’t in the position to upfront the cost of such a large scale project and when UrbanVolt approached us, their model made a lot of sense. We liked what we saw!"

Stephen McSharry Kyte Powertech

"The great thing about UrbanVolt is that there’s not only environmental benefits, but there’s also financial benefit. It’s a great choice to make."

Don O'Neill Manhattan Peanuts