Up to 50 jobs are believed to be at risk in Enniscorthy

Pinergy is based in Enniscorthy Technology Park.

Pinergy is based in Enniscorthy Technology Park.

Up to 50 jobs are at risk in the Enniscorthy branch of Pinergy.

Pinergy is an Irish-owned smart energy company that supplies renewable electricity to homes and businesses. They currently have two branches, one in Dublin and another in the Enniscorthy Technology Park.

However, a source revealed that the future of the Enniscorthy branch is uncertain with talks of 50 people being laid off.

The company was contacted for comment and while a Pinergy representative could not confirm the plans for layoffs, they did confirm that they are currently in consultation with its employees about the future.

“Pinergy is reviewing its solar operations and how we can best serve our solar customers. We are strongly committed to continuing to play a key role in the Irish solar sector from our base in Enniscorthy, County Wexford. We are currently in consultation with our staff at our solar division regarding our future plans. As this is an ongoing process, we have no further comment to make at this time,” said a spokesperson for the company.

Although Wexford Chamber is not aware of or involved in the issue Membership Services Executive Aislinn Cody emphasised Pinergy’s role in the community.

“What I can say is that Pinergy is a valued organisation in our community, and we know how important both the company and its employees are to the local economy. We trust that whatever the outcome, the best interests of staff and the wider community will remain central to any decisions made,” she said.