GP JOULE EPC Ireland Officially Opens New Kildare Office

GP JOULE EPC Ireland has officially launched its new Irish headquarters in Leixlip, Co. Kildare, marking a major milestone in the company's commitment to supporting Ireland's renewable energy transition.

The official opening ceremony was attended by James Lawless TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, who addressed guests and formally opened the office by cutting the ribbon. The event on Thursday, 2 July 2026, brought together industry stakeholders, clients, local representatives, and business partners to celebrate GP JOULE's expanding presence in Ireland and its ambitious plans for growth.

As the newest addition to the wider GP JOULE Group, GP JOULE EPC Ireland specialises in the delivery of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services for utility-scale solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. The company combines the technical expertise and proven delivery capabilities of the international GP JOULE Group with a dedicated local team focused on the Irish market.

Speaking at the opening, Minister Lawless welcomed the company's investment in Ireland and its contribution to the development of the country's renewable energy infrastructure and skills base.

The launch also provided an opportunity for GP JOULE EPC Ireland to outline its growth plans. The company aims to deliver up to 150MW of renewable energy projects in Ireland over the next year and plans to triple its Irish workforce to 15 employees, further strengthening its local engineering, project management, procurement and construction capabilities.

"The opening of our Leixlip office represents an important step in GP JOULE's long-term commitment to Ireland," said Meik Georg Gessner, Managing Director of GP JOULE EPC. "Ireland has set ambitious renewable energy targets, and we are proud to bring our international experience and proven EPC expertise to support the delivery of high-quality solar and battery storage projects. We look forward to building strong partnerships, creating local employment opportunities, and contributing to a cleaner, more secure and more sustainable energy future for Ireland."

GP JOULE EPC has extensive experience in the technical design, procurement, construction and grid connection of large-scale renewable energy projects. The company has successfully delivered hundreds of megawatts of solar PV installations across Europe and is now applying this expertise to support the rapidly growing Irish renewable energy sector.

The business operates to internationally recognised standards and maintains certification to ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management). These accreditations demonstrate GP JOULE EPC's commitment to quality, environmental responsibility and safe project delivery, providing confidence to investors, developers, utilities and project partners.

The establishment of GP JOULE EPC Ireland reflects the Group's long-term vision for Ireland as a key renewable energy market and reinforces its commitment to supporting the country's transition towards a secure, independent and sustainable energy system.

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GP JOULE is an integrated energy supplier that covers the entire energy value chain, from generation to storage to use – and from consulting and financing through to project planning, construction, and service. GP JOULE produces and sells wind and solar power, green hydrogen, and heat, develops and builds battery storage projects, and makes use of the energy where it is most effective: in transport, in municipalities, and in industry. From its base in Germany, GP JOULE has been shaping the future of energy in Europe since 2009. For a secure, independent and sustainable supply of energy. For 100% renewable energy for everyone.

GP JOULE EPC specialises in the engineering, procurement and construction of utility-scale solar photovoltaic and renewable energy infrastructure projects. GP JOULE EPC provides turnkey solutions encompassing technical design, procurement, construction management, commissioning and grid connection, delivering high-quality projects to the highest standards of safety, quality and environmental performance.

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