Pictured above (L-R): Paul Meaney (AWS); Minister Darragh O’Brien; Niamh Gallagher (AWS); Alan Wyley (EnergyCloud).

Amazon has launched its latest project with Energy Cloud in Fingal, Ireland, in collaboration with Co-operative Housing Ireland.

The project, which is part of an ongoing collaboration between not-for-profit EnergyCloud Ireland and Amazon, will enable 500 families across Fingal to receive free tanks of hot water via an EnergyCloud enabled smart device. The device uses surplus renewable energy, which would otherwise be wasted, to heat immersion tanks, offering residents savings on their energy bills while reducing carbon emissions.

The announcement was made by Ireland’s Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy, Darragh O’Brien, who said: “This is an ambitious and creative project between EnergyCloud Ireland, Co-operative Housing Ireland and Amazon, and I’m delighted to have the opportunity to officially launch this programme in Fingal.  The government has clear ambitions under the Climate Action Plan to reduce our carbon emissions by 51% by 2030. This innovative project, supported by Eirgrid and ESB, aligns with government goals by using surplus renewable energy and smart technology to assist those experiencing energy poverty.”

The first devices will be installed in collaboration with Co-operative Housing Ireland. Pearse O’Shiel, Vice President, said: “We are delighted to collaborate with EnergyCloud and AWS on this innovative initiative. At Co-operative Housing Ireland, we are committed to delivering sustainable, people-centred solutions for our member tenants. This collaboration reflects our shared values of community, equity, and sustainability — and it marks a meaningful step in tackling energy poverty by ensuring that the benefits of renewable energy reach those who need it most.”

Alan Wyley, CEO of EnergyCloud, stated: “We are enormously grateful to AWS for their ongoing support, as well as the electricity retailers who fund the free electricity for these 500 families across Fingal. This will also allow us to scale our partnership with Co-operative Housing Ireland, who are a key partner of ours.  The Irish government has committed to use surplus renewable energy to help those in energy poverty and we look forward to working with Minister O’Brien to reduce the levels of wasted renewable energy.”

Niamh Gallagher, Country Lead for Ireland at AWS, said: “This collaboration with EnergyCloud Ireland highlights our continued commitment to the local communities where we operate. EnergyCloud’s innovative device is prompting new conversations at local and national levels about how best to use Ireland’s excess renewable energy and maximise social impact in the process.”