Solar Smart

Businesses are struggling to balance the demand for rapid growth with the increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices. Compliance feels like a burden and the path to effective change remains unclear for many leaders. We explore how to bridge this gap through business model transformation and design thinking. We examine the transition from box-ticking reporting to creating real environmental...

Irish businesses face continuous challenges to reduce costs and secure reliable power in an unstable energy market. Discover how integrated solar and storage solutions are transforming commercial energy generation, providing a blueprint for maximising savings and achieving true energy independence. The discussion delves into cutting-edge DC coupled storage, the role of AI in optimising usage patte...

Irish businesses often face unsustainable, escalating energy costs. Many retail leaders struggle to balance aggressive growth strategies with a commitment to environmental stewardship. Nourish, one of Ireland's most established natural health and wellness retailers, decided to tackle this challenge head-on by adopting solar energy. This episode explores Nourish's decades-long evolution from an obs...

Achieving binding climate change goals presents an immense challenge for Ireland's vital agriculture sector, which must find ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions without collapsing the economy. Simply reducing herd numbers is a "knee-jerk reaction" that would harm Ireland, Europe's largest beef exporter, which already boasts a strong sustainability profile based on its grass-fed system. The rea...

Rising energy costs and increasing pressure to meet sustainability targets are creating a perfect storm for Irish business owners and financial officers today. Navigating the complex world of renewable energy can seem daunting but the financial argument for transforming your roof into a power generator has never been stronger. In our first episode, we explore how solar technology works specificall...

Introducing solar expert Morgan Pierce. She moved to Ireland with the tech industry in the late 90s and today has become one of Ireland's leaders in solar energy. In our new podcast series, she’ll be sharing what she finds compelling about solar energy, and hearing stories from people about their real world experience with solar in their home or business.  Press 'Follow' to get Solar Smart with Mo...