Pinergy, the energy transition company, today announced a strategic acceleration of its commercial solar division, targeting the installation of over 40MWp of commercial solar projects across Ireland within the next three years. To spearhead this ambitious growth and solidify its position, Pinergy has appointed Philip Connor as Head of Commercial Development.
This move underscores Pinergy’s deep commitment to empowering Irish businesses to significantly reduce energy costs, enhance sustainability, and unlock new revenue streams through advanced solar and battery storage solutions. In an era marked by heightened geopolitical instability and volatile energy markets, ensuring reliable, cost-effective, and secure power is more critical than ever for businesses. As Ireland’s only fully integrated energy supplier offering green energy supply, export payments, energy insights, and solar installations within a single organisation, Pinergy is well positioned to deliver comprehensive, long-term energy asset management, moving beyond transactional installations.
Philip Connor will lead the solar division’s commercial strategy and performance, with direct responsibility for driving revenue growth and strengthening Pinergy’s market footprint in Ireland’s rapidly evolving energy landscape. He will play a central role in advancing Pinergy’s commercial solar proposition, ensuring measurable value for clients by aligning commercial commitments with robust delivery capabilities.
In his expanded role, Philip will oversee sales, commercial pricing, proposition development, renewable supply and customer engagement strategy. He will also focus on strengthening recurring revenue streams through long-term service offerings, while embedding stronger governance, ownership, and performance standards across the business.
Over the past decade, Pinergy’s Commercial Solar PV division has successfully installed more than 60MWp of solar and 1MWh of commercial battery technology for clients across Ireland.
Commenting on his appointment, Philip Connor said: “I’m excited to step into this expanded new role and contribute to Pinergy’s ambitious trajectory. The Irish commercial solar market is evolving at pace, and my clear ambition is to position Pinergy as the leading commercial solar provider in Ireland. We aim to be recognised not just for our installation capability, but for our unparalleled lifecycle performance, asset reliability, and our comprehensive integrated energy offering over the long term.”
He added, “We are seeing strong demand from businesses looking to transition to clean, renewable energy, and I am particularly focused on helping move the market beyond ‘fit and forget’ solar towards professionally managed energy assets that deliver measurable operational and financial value. Targeting an additional 40MWp over the next three years is a testament to our commitment to lead this charge.”
Pinergy currently delivers a full range of commercial solar solutions, including rooftop and ground-mounted projects. Operating from its base in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, the company’s commercial solar team provides design, installation, and service support for projects nationwide. Pinergy also offers competitive feed-in tariffs and export payments, enabling clients to generate additional revenue from excess solar power exported to the grid.
Recent high-profile commercial solar projects delivered by Pinergy include Monart Hotel & Spa, Keoghs Crisps, and several motor retail partnerships across the country, most recently Fitzpatrick Motors in Kildare.
This strategic focus follows a review completed last year, which saw Pinergy stepping back from the residential solar market to direct further investment and resources into its commercial solar operations. This decision reinforces its position as Ireland’s only fully integrated energy supplier for businesses.
Daire Keating, Chief Commercial Officer at Pinergy, said: “The past year has been transformative for Pinergy as we have become part of Sojitz Corporation. As a publicly listed group with operations across multiple countries and regions, Sojitz has helped unlock new opportunities for us as we continue to grow our business lines. In light of ongoing global energy volatility, our solar team sits at the very heart of our Energy Services proposition, providing critical stability and cost control for Irish businesses. I’m incredibly excited about what Philip’s appointment signals for our future.
“We are setting our sights on leading Ireland’s commercial solar and battery sector, shaping the future of how businesses generate, store, and use energy. Philip’s outstanding experience and strategic vision will be pivotal as we accelerate our growth, deepen our capabilities, and redefine what best-in-class energy solutions look like. Together, we are building a platform that empowers Irish businesses not just to participate in the energy transition, but to lead it.”
Philip brings extensive experience across engineering, regulation, and commercial leadership to the role. His career spans marine engineering project management, aviation, and senior roles within the energy sector, giving him a strong track record in operational excellence and quality assurance. He holds a master’s degree in Renewable Energy, is a certified AEE Energy Manager, and is a member of both the Renewable Energy Institute and the Association of Energy Engineers in Ireland and internationally.