2022-04-06 16:09
Responsibilities of the Role:
Produce bespoke solar PV designs using PVSol/PVsyst.
Complete and submit technical reports regarding each project.
Responsible for evaluating technical suitabil… Read More
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The Activ8 Solar energy Blog focuses on all of the latest news, insights and opinions in relation to renewable energy, particularly solar power, specifically in relation to the Irish market.
2022-04-06 16:05
The successful applicant must be customer focused, efficient and organised supervisor who can multi-task and prioritise accordingly. A calm approach to customer interactions and a proven bac… Read More
2022-04-06 16:04
About us
We are a national leader in Solar PV Installations and we are looking for three talented individuals to join our fast-growing solar business. You will be part of a talented team of… Read More
2022-03-28 12:01
Responsibilities of the Role:
Oversee the production of solar PV designs using PVSol/PVsyst.
Complete and submit technical reports regarding each project.
Responsible for evaluating technica… Read More
2022-03-28 11:59
Responsibilities include:
Supervision of Installation on Solar PV Systems on commercial buildings & ground-mounted systems
Surveying of Potential Commercial PV systems
Managing a team of… Read More
2022-03-28 11:57
Responsibilities include:
Supervision of Installation on Solar PV Systems on commercial buildings & ground mounted systems
Surveying of Potential Commercial PV systems
Managing a team of… Read More
2022-03-28 11:56
Responsibilities of the Role:
Work as part of a team on residential dwellings to install our state of the art solar PV systems.
Liaise with customers on site, providing them with a unique cu… Read More
2022-03-28 11:55
Responsibilities of the Role:
Produce bespoke solar PV designs using PVSol/PVsyst.
Complete and submit technical reports regarding each project.
Responsible for evaluating technical suitabil… Read More
2022-03-28 11:53
Installation Project administrator – Job description
Activ8 Energies, Irelands largest solar installer is looking for an ambitious Industrial electrician to join our growing team with… Read More
2022-02-25 12:32
The Department of the Environment, Climate & Communication announced that you will be able to sell electricity back to the grid in 2022 as part of a wider update on the SEAI solar PV gra… Read More
2022-01-17 16:55
What Is Microgeneration For solar PV? Will I Get Paid For My Solar Electricity?
Microgeneration is the general term used to refer to small-scale solar PV generation of electricit… Read More
2021-12-13 09:55
Activ8 Energies, Irelands largest solar installer is looking for a qualified plumber in the Munster area to join our growing team with the following added benefits.
– Company Van
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2021-12-13 09:52
Job Description
Activ8 Energies, Irelands largest solar installer is looking for an ambitious Technical Surveyor to join our growing team with the following added benefits.
– Company… Read More
2021-12-13 09:48
Due to expansion and ongoing growth, we are delighted to be recruiting for a full-time Accountant to join our Finance Team in Activ8 Energies. This role will report to our in-house Managemen… Read More
2021-12-13 09:48
Activ8 Energies, Ireland’s largest solar installer is looking for an ambitious Appointment Coordinator to join our growing team. The position will be based in our HQ in Carrickmacross… Read More
2021-12-08 15:43
With over 15 years of experience in the Irish solar industry, we understand it can be difficult to navigate the procurement process of the right solar panel installer. We’ve helped our… Read More
2021-11-26 10:33
Job Description
As we expand into our new Head Quarters, we are currently recruiting an experienced HR Manager. The successful applicant will join a long-standing successful family busine… Read More
2021-11-04 11:24
Workplace and employee wellbeing is a very important part of how we operate here in Activ8 Solar Energies. We have spent a lot of 2020 and 2021 planning out our future home, the new Activ8 H… Read More
2021-03-31 15:39
Department:
Reception & Administration
Reporting to:
General Manager
Job Description:
We are currently looking for a Receptionist to join our Administration Department.
Duties:
• An… Read More
2021-02-26 16:06
CareersOpportunities for qualified roofers with Activ8 Solar EnergiesWe have currently have a vacancy for an ambitious roofer/carpenter to install solar PV systems on customer’s roofs… Read More
2021-01-27 09:26
In a welcome development, the Irish government, through Minister Eamon Ryan (Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications) announced that the design and consultation process was begi… Read More
2021-01-18 12:51
CareersOpportunities for qualified electricians with Activ8 Solar EnergiesWe have currently have vacancies for qualified electricians to commission both domestic and commercial solar PV syst… Read More
2021-01-15 15:16
The Solar Landscape In Ireland | Reflection and Projection
Now is as good a time as ever to take stock of the Irish solar market. 2020 was a year of unimaginable uncertainties for so many pe… Read More
2020-12-21 13:12
Shop Local Carrickmacross | Our Social Club Christmas Draw 2020
With the year that we’ve had and the inability for us to have our usual social club outings, we used our social club fu… Read More
2020-12-18 16:21
Having initially gained certification of registration Quality Management Systems to ISO 9001:2008 in February 2016 (Crazy to think we covered this in a blog post almost 4 years ago – c… Read More
2020-11-06 16:15
SEAI Awards With A Twist In 2020
The SEAI Awards were announced live on YouTube last week, a true reflection of the times, given the usual standing the award… Read More
2020-10-09 13:42
The ISEA Conference 2020 took place on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th of this week. The event of course had to be held virtually but with great event managemen… Read More
2020-04-15 11:43
St Patricks Court Limerick housing scheme receives energy upgrade through retrofit project
As the solar partner of SSE Airtricity, we were only delighted to be involved in… Read More
2020-03-24 15:55
Activ8 Solar Energies awarded ‘Best Solar Energy Solutions Provider’ in the 3rd annual Irish Enterprise AwardsWe are absolutely delighted to announce that we have received this a… Read More
2019-11-13 09:48
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! Read More
2019-07-08 15:51
Glanbia Ireland announce FarmGen Solar PV solution with SSE Airtricity and Activ8 Solar Energies
Initiative officially announced by Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed T.D.
Smart solar so… Read More
2019-01-10 16:18
We were truly delighted to announce that we had officially secured ISO 9001:2008 accreditation through the National Standards Authority of Ireland back at the beginning of 2016. We showed th… Read More
2018-11-30 15:25
What a difference a year makes. In solar anyway.
After one of our best summers here in Ireland you would be forgiven for thinking I may be referring to the change in weather. Bu… Read More
2018-11-29 14:03
It was great to be invited to speak at the Solar Ireland 2018 event this week by the Irish Solar Energy Association.
Having worked alongside the ISEA over the past number of years and having… Read More
2018-10-12 15:40
Just two years ago, amid celebrations and excessive PR, the Paris climate accords were signed and we discussed the topic on this very website at the time of the event itself— bringing… Read More
2018-07-31 15:33
Solar PV Grant With Activ8 Solar Energies & SSE Airtricity
It’s with great pleasure that we welcome the grant announced today by the SEAI. As one of the leading advocates of solar… Read More
2018-07-20 11:44
Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Job Details:
Part-time
Based in Activ8 HQ in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan
We are currently looking to recruit a part time Accounts Assistant… Read More
2018-06-19 15:52
As a key stakeholder in the Irish Solar Industry, this week is a very interesting one indeed.
Today I travel to a number of meetings with many like-minded people within my industry, to see i… Read More
2018-04-05 11:35
The last few days have been very active on the commercial front for myself and my family with the announcement that SSE Airtricity has invested in a 40% stake of Activ8 Solar Energies. As a… Read More
2018-04-03 13:59
SSE Airtricity has entered into an agreement to acquire 40 per cent of Activ8 Solar Energies.
Under the terms of the agreement SSE Airtricity will have an option to acquire an additional 10… Read More
2018-03-23 14:36
Further action urged by European National Science Academies on climate change adaptation.
EUROPEAN ACADEMIES’ SCIENCE ADVISORY COUNCIL
New data unveiled this week show that extreme we… Read More
2018-02-15 10:33
I don’t know if you’re the same as some of us here in Activ8 Solar Energies, but we’ve found the Winter Olympics as some great late night TV viewing. All though we sometime… Read More
2017-11-30 17:56
Our very own Gary Connolly presented on Rooftop Solar and the challenges facing us now and in the future at Solar Ireland 17, an event hosted by the ISEA – Irish Solar Energy Asociatio… Read More
2017-08-11 16:56
Fully Qualified Electrician Position
Due to continued expansion Ireland’s largest solar installer now have a position for a fully qualified electrician. We require a customer facing, p… Read More
2017-07-17 13:45
Further growing the trend of energy research in Ireland and Europe as a whole, Micheál Scanlon of UL has received a European Research Council Starting Grant of €1.5 million to fu… Read More
2017-06-02 10:43
Trump Pulling America Out of The Paris Agreement
Donald Trump is making a mockery of our planet, its future and also the underlying theme of “Make America Great Again”. By pullin… Read More
2017-02-23 17:27
We’re nearing the end of February. The fact that almost 2 months have passed in 2017 is newsworthy enough, it’s mad to think that time has gone so fast. With the time of year in… Read More
2017-02-10 16:37
Our solar PV panel supplier, Wuxi Suntech has been awarded “Top Brand PV” seal from EuPD Research in Germany
Wuxi Suntech, Activ8 Solar Energies primary solar PV panel supplier h… Read More
2017-01-13 17:35
Esdec, a leader in innovative rooftop mounting systems for photovoltaic installations, entered into an exclusive distributor agreement with Activ8 Energies, based upon our solar experience h… Read More
2016-12-16 12:54
Activ8 & IWA
Activ8 Energies works with IWA for our Insurance Backed Guarantees. We received our 2016 customer satisfaction rating of 100% on our Quality Installation Survey. This rating… Read More
2016-11-30 17:32
The official body for sustainable and renewable energy here in Ireland, the SEAI, released their official national energy statistics on November 23rd. The report shows that there had been si… Read More
2016-11-09 17:36
The Climate Change Fallout of a Trump PresidencyWith our friends across the Atlantic Ocean flocking to the polls and electing Donald Trump, the planet and the environmental issues that face… Read More
2016-11-03 12:47
Activ8 Solar Energies Decade Long Partnership With GREENoneTECActiv8 Solar Energies has been working with GREENoneTEC for over 10 years, with Activ8 CEO Ciaran Marron establishing the relati… Read More
2016-10-18 11:33
One of our most recent installations, a 197 solar PV panel installation in Courtown, Co. Wexford is an indication of where the future of energy is heading here in Ireland. Solar panel instal… Read More
2016-09-27 14:28
Andy’s Bar & Restaurant Use Activ8 For Solar During Their Energy Efficiency ImprovementsAndy’s Bar & Restaurant in Monaghan Town featured in the Irish Independent as one… Read More
2016-09-15 10:21
Reception & Administration (Maternity Cover)Department:Reception & Administration (Maternity Cover)Reporting to: General ManagerJob Description:We are currently looking for a Recepti… Read More
2016-09-01 15:31
In the wake of the European Commissions recent ruling of €13 billion tax payments owed to the Irish government, we decided we would put that figure into context that we here at Activ8 E… Read More
2016-09-01 09:11
We are currently looking for telesales personnel to join our busy Marketing Department and Call Centre. Applicants must have a professional telephone manner. Some experience would be an adva… Read More
2016-08-22 09:22
Solar Thermal Service & Survey EngineerDue to continued expansion Ireland’s largest solar installer now have a position for a Solar Thermal Service & Survey Engineer. We requir… Read More
2016-08-17 15:42
Although we may not agree with everything that is done across the Irish Sea, we have to admire the UK’s commitment to renewable energy production. Through our sister company, Solar NI… Read More
2016-08-11 16:32
There is a reason we work with specific partners and suppliers in the solar industry. We value quality, efficiency and performance above all else. That is also the reason why we chased ISO 9… Read More
2016-07-27 09:49
History was made on Tuesday morning, when a solar-powered aeroplane completed its round the globe flight by landing in Abu Dhabi. The entire journey was powered exclusively by the sun’… Read More
2016-07-04 11:54
As far as the energy industry is concerned, Australia has proven that the efficient implementation of simple ideas can yield unprecedented and unbelievable results. Australia’s embraci… Read More
2016-06-03 15:32
Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Denis Naughten said the department would be known as the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the trans… Read More
2016-05-20 16:30
Our General Manager Aidan Marron, along with our Installation Manager Stephen Duffy, attended the recent NSAI event where a number of companies were awarded their NSAI certificates. We were… Read More
2016-05-13 15:34
We recently featured in a piece covering the installation of an Activ8 Solar PV System on the roof of St. Clare’s Abbey Primary & Nursery School in Co. Down, one of our latest Sola… Read More
2016-03-10 15:29
Renewed doubt has been cast over Ireland’s ability to meet sustainable EU greenhouse gas targets for 2020 with emissions across the transport and agriculture sectors set to increa… Read More
2016-02-14 13:33
On the back of recent news concerning our ISO 9001 Accreditation, it is with great delight that we can announce a recent deal we signed with Joule, an Irish company delivering excellence in… Read More
2016-01-29 17:47
We spoke recently at our delight in attaining ISO 9001 accreditation, something that most people recognise. When people see the ISO stamp, they know they are dealing with a well oiled organi… Read More
2016-01-22 17:41
It has emerged, in line with the yearly trends, that 2015 was the hottest year that the planet Earth as a whole has experienced since the creation of reliable records in 1880. As a company p… Read More
2016-01-15 17:49
We are delighted to announce that we have officially secured ISO 9001 accreditation through the National Standards Authority of Ireland.
This accreditation, ISO 9001 is awarded to companies… Read More
2016-01-08 17:21
Activ8 Solar Energies National Coverage
We were recently featured in the Irish Examiner with the newspaper highlighting poor representation at the COP 21 in Paris, but more importantly, show… Read More
2015-12-25 09:00
First of all, we want to wish all of our Activ8 Solar Energies customers a massive Happy Christmas. We were delighted to grow this install family by 20% after an excellent 2015 and we are ho… Read More
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