A Northern Ireland energy management company is creating 25 jobs as it expands across the UK and Ireland.
Belfast-based Everun, which helps businesses become more energy efficient, said it will invest £7.5 million over the next three years to help it support of an additional £50 million of renewable energy projects. The new roles in engineering and professional services will be created as part of that expansion, adding around one third to the current workforce of 45.
The company said it already manages over £150 million of renewable assets including 160 wind turbines and a range of solar installations and recently broke into the Republic.
“As a renewable energy management company that manages wind and solar renewable energy sources, EV charging, smart motor systems, and renewable switchover we recognise that we have a responsibility in the private sector to invest heavily in supporting the Northern Ireland Energy Strategy and Climate Change Bill,” Managing director Michael Thompson said.
He said Northern Ireland needs to work hard to hit the 80% energy from renewables by 2030 target.
“If Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK and Ireland are to meet the targets set, the production of energy must be supported with the right assets and technology, as well as investment in wider infrastructure by the Government.
“We have large energy-hungry businesses in manufacturing with a need for reliable energy sources, and bespoke software enables us to provide that reliability and cost efficiency from renewables.”
