Dublin-based energy firm UrbanVolt eyes overseas expansion

Dublin-based energy solutions provider UrbanVolt is planning to expand its services into the UK by the end of this year and into the US and mainland Europe markets next year.

The company — which retrofits clients’ commercial spaces with long-life energy efficient lighting and energy solutions — has just allocated €5 million, mainly raised through institutional investors, to drive growth in the Cork region.

Nearly half of that has already been committed to LED lighting installations for four clients, including a major upgrade for Blackpool Shopping Centre.