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Electricity demand set to grow by two thirds by 2050

Electricity demand is set to grow by two thirds by 2050, a new report shows.

Enda Gunnell, CEO of energy supplier Pinergy

Pinergy acquired by Tokyo-based Sojitz

A majority stake in energy supplier Pinergy has been bought by Sojitz group, the Tokyo-based multinational group, after it acquired the holdings of Pinergy's long term shareholders, the Coates family.

Business • 13 Dec 24

Cathedral CEO Susanne Reid and Colm Foley, Pinergy Commercial Energy Manager, at Dublin's Christ Church Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral powered by Leitrim wind farm

Christ Church Cathedral will be powered by renewable electricity after it signed a one-year Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) with energy company Pinergy.

Business • 19 Nov 24

Daire Keating, Pinergy Chief Commercial Officer

Pinergy names Daire Keating as Chief Commercial Officer

Energy provider Pinergy has announced the appointment of Daire Keating as Chief Commercial Officer.

Business • 15 Aug 24

Prepay Power and Pinergy to cut energy prices again

PrepayPower and Pinergy announce further price cuts

Two energy providers are set to cut what they charge residential customers again as competition in the market ratchets up further.

Business • 26 Feb 24

It said the lower prices would be effective from 1 October.

Pinergy announces another cut to electricity prices

Energy provider Pinergy has announced a second cut to its standard residential electricity prices.

Business • 28 Aug 23

Pinergy had increased prices seven times since early 2021

Pinergy becomes first energy provider to cut prices

Energy provider Pinergy has become the first energy supplier here to reduce its prices since elevated wholesale costs began to fall on international markets.

Business • 20 Feb 23

The changes will take effect from January 9

Pinergy to increase electricity prices again

Energy supplier Pinergy is to increase its residential electricity charges.

Business • 09 Dec 22

The latest change will result in a 19.2% increase to the typical household cost which is equivalent to a €7.21 per week increase

Pinergy to up its prices from September

Pinergy has become the latest energy provider to announce an increase in prices, after raising prices five times last year.

Business • 05 Aug 22

Iberdrola also increased its prices in April and July of this year

Iberdrola to increase energy prices from January 1

Iberdrola Ireland said it will increase its gas and electriciy prices from January 1, becoming the latest energy supplier to announce price hikes.

Business • 01 Dec 21

Pinergy prices are set to increase again on December 1

Pinergy to increase prices again in December

Energy provider Pinergy has announced its fifth price hike so far this year, with its electricity rates set to rise again on December 1.

Business • 01 Nov 21

Pinergy electricity prices rise for fourth time in 2021

Energy provider, Pinergy, has become the latest in a long and growing line of suppliers to announce an increase in residential electricity prices.

Business • 10 Sep 21

The company said this will be the equivalent to a €3.61 per week increase

Pinergy to increase electricity prices by 11.4%

Pinergy is set to increase its standard residential energy prices by 11.4% from 23 August.

Business • 23 Jul 21

Solar Electric supplies systems that allow businesses and homes to generate, store and eventually sell electricity

Pinergy acquires solar energy supplier Solar Electric

Energy firm Pinergy has acquired Co Wexford-based solar installation company Solar Electric.

Business • 18 Jul 21

The move by Panda Power follows price hikes by SSE, Pinergy and Energia in recent days

Panda Power to increase electricity prices by 7.5%

Panda Power has become the latest provider to increase electricity prices.

Business • 09 Mar 21

A new study highlights the impact that the latest Covid-19 restrictions are having on changing patterns of energy consumption in the home

Home energy consumption up as much as 20%

Energy consumption in family homes is up between 11% and 20% as more people stay at home, according to a study from energy company Pinergy and property group Savills.

Business • 17 Apr 20