O'Connor quits Mainstream board over 'inappropriate' Africa comments

Apologised for 'entirely inappropriate and insensitive' remarks on Africa’s energy transition 

Mainstream founder and former chairman Eddie O'Connor.

Former Airtricity and Bord na Móna boss Eddie O’Connor has resigned as chairman of international green energy company Mainstream Renewable Power after making “inappropriate and insensitive” comments regarding Africa’s energy management.

Mr O’Connor founded Mainstream in Ireland in 2008. The company is now largely focused on projects in Africa, Australia, and South America.