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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.

Strategy

Navigating Trump’s Impact on the Energy Sector

Recent developments in the ever-evolving landscape of international trade have cast a shadow over the energy industry.

Strategy

The EU’s Clean Energy Transition Reaches a Tipping Point

With the release of The European Electricity Review 2025, we’re diving into the key findings that shape the future of energy in Europe. This report highlights record-breaking solar growth, the continued decline...

Strategy

Guide to your Scope 3 Emissions

Familiarising Businesses with New Challenges As another fraught COP closes, many are left scratching their heads about who is really due to take responsibility for tackling climate change. While...

Strategy

A Comprehensive Guide to the CSRD for Businesses

Navigating the New Era of Sustainability For businesses in the private sector, sustainability is moving from a “nice to have” into a “got to have”. The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive...

Strategy

How the UK’s Grid Transformation Can Help Companies Meet Sustainability Goals

The UK government’s recent decision to nationalise a key part of the electricity grid is a significant milestone in its strategy to reach net-zero carbon emissions. By creating the Future...

Why customers love working with us

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Lee Hayden Cedarwood Furniture

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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."

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