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Solar Smart

SolarSmart.ie
Solar Energy
Ireland
SIG Energy
Morgan Pierce
Electric Vehicles
Small Scale Renewable Energy Support Scheme
Non-Domestic Microgeneration Grant
Roanoke, United States
Sustainability
Grants and Subsidies
Trustpilot
ESB Networks
Nourish
Dynamic Tariffs
Battery Storage
Vehicle To Grid

Solar Smart gives you real world stories on how solar technology is working for business and homes across Ireland today. With new episodes each month, you'll learn how it works, clever ways people are implementing it and how you can make it work financially using everything from government grants to selling your power back to the grid. Listen now and get Solar Smart.

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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 ... more

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 maximisi... more

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 wel... more

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... more

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 argum... more

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 ene... more

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Recent Guests

Laura McDermott
CEO of Colectivo, a sustainability consultancy
Colectivo
Episode: SME Sustainability Guide - Laura McDermott with Morgan Pierce
Peter Russell
Director of Ireland for SIG Energy
SIG Energy
Episode: Solar Storage an Irish Business Game Changer - Morgan Pierce with Peter Russell
Lloyd Hewson
Head of Operations at Nourish
Nourish
Episode: Solar Energy Efficiency in Health Retail - Morgan Pierce with Lloyd Hewson
David Mullins
Representative of AgriData Ltd.
AgriData Ltd.
Episode: AgriData's Solar Journey - Morgan Pierce with David Mullins
Padraic Marren
Chief Strategy Officer
SolarSmart
Episode: Why Solar for Business - Morgan Pierce with Padraic Marren
Morgan Pierce
Solar expert featured in the episode
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Morgan Pierce
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Solar Storage an Irish Business Game Changer - Morgan Pierce with Peter Russell
Q: What excites you most about working with SigEnergy and the Irish market?
Peter highlights continuous innovation, a pipeline of new products like the Neo and utility-scale inverters, and the broader vision of integrating AI, Shelly devices, and flexible energy solutions to strengthen Ireland's renewable energy transition.
Solar Storage an Irish Business Game Changer - Morgan Pierce with Peter Russell
Q: What is SigEnergy's strategy for commercial adoption of solar and storage in Ireland?
The guest outlines a clear pivot from solar-only to hybrid systems, highlighting the shift to DC-coupled storage, scalable inverters, and safety-first designs, with emphasis on battery readiness, grid reliability, and the role of dynamic tariffs to maximize ROI for businesses.
Solar Storage an Irish Business Game Changer - Morgan Pierce with Peter Russell
Q: Tell us about your background and how you got into solar and storage.
Peter explains a long-standing commitment to renewables, with early work in Australia around 2008-2009, followed by a return to Ireland and a progression from solar installations to heat pumps, leading to a role at Huawei and eventually SIG Energy in 2025, driven by a passion for innovation and practical energy solutions.

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Solar Smart showcases real-world stories of how solar technology is being adopted by businesses and households in Ireland. Episodes typically feature industry experts, business leaders, and practitioners discussing practical solar deployments, storage, and policy incentives, with a focus on ROI, grants, and grid dynamics. The show often highlights tangible case studies—from retail sustainability programs to farm solar integrations—along with actionable takeaways for listeners considering solar in their own operations. A notable strength is its emphasis on Irish context, practicalities of grants and incentives, and an accessible, business-minded lens that helps listeners gauge financial viability and scalability.

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Recent guests on Solar Smart include:

1. Laura McDermott
2. Peter Russell
3. Lloyd Hewson
4. David Mullins
5. Padraic Marren
6. Morgan Pierce

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