Solar Ireland Annual Conference with the EMR team of l-r: Oisin O'Malley and Dominic Crudden

EMR to exhibit at Solar Ireland Annual Conference in June

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The Solar Ireland Annual Conference is coming to town.

We’re excited to announce that the EMR team will once again exhibit at this year’s Solar Ireland Annual Conference on 18 June at the RDS in Dublin. It’s one of the most significant gatherings in Ireland’s renewable energy calendar, and a good opportunity to meet the people shaping the sector’s next phase.

This year’s theme — Energising Life — reflects a sector that has moved well beyond the emerging stage. Solar is being built, financed and operated at scale, and the conversations are shifting accordingly; grid integration, cybersecurity and long-term asset management are increasingly front of mind.

That’s where EMR’s work sits. Our UniCAS platform is designed specifically for renewable energy operators who need secure, reliable communications and OT network management across sites — whether solar farms, substations or hybrid installations. We work with operators across Ireland, UK and Europe so we understand the practical realities on the ground.

If you’re attending Solar Ireland 2026, come and find us at Stand No 8 on the exhibition floor. We’d welcome the chance to talk through what you’re working on.

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EMR to Exhibit at SWIG Continuous Water Quality Monitoring Conference

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EMR Integrated Solutions will be exhibiting at the  Sensor and Instrumentation for Water Industry Group (SWIG) Continuous Water Quality Monitoring conference on 5 March 2026 at BrewDog Stadium, St Helens.

The event brings together water companies, regulators and delivery partners to share practical progress on Section 82 implementation, with presentations from United Utilities, Severn Trent, Wessex Water and Northumbrian Water. The Environment Agency will also be present, offering regulatory perspectives on MCERTS requirements and evolving compliance expectations for continuous monitoring at final effluent.

The day runs from 09:30 to 15:30 and includes a live panel discussion, audience Q&A, and an afternoon session dedicated to operational experience at final effluent sites.

The EMR team will be on hand to discuss AquaVision Intelligence, our end-to-end continuous water quality monitoring platform built to meet and exceed Section 82 requirements. AquaVision Intelligence integrates real-time monitoring of dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, turbidity and ammonia with visualisation, alarm management and data reporting on a secure Azure cloud platform; everything a sewerage undertaker needs to demonstrate compliance and build a broader picture of network performance.

Come and find us at our tabletop stand to talk through deployment, data strategies and how AquaVision Intelligence can work within your existing infrastructure.

To register for the event, visit swig.org.uk.

To arrange a meeting with the EMR team on the day, contact us at sales@emrsolutions.com.

Ram Mill, CHadderton is the location of the new home of EMR UK

Same Team, New Mill: EMR’s UK Team Gets a New Home

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EMR has grown strongly in recent months, and a huge part of that is down to our customers who have kept the projects coming. That loyalty and support has meant our UK team has grown, our workload has grown, and frankly, Ivy Mill was starting to feel a little snug.

So when the opportunity came to find a bigger, better home for the team, we grabbed it, along with several trolleys and a stack of flat-pack boxes.

We’re pleased to announce that EMR has officially relocated from Ivy Mill Business Centre to Ram Mill Chadderton, marking an exciting new chapter for our team.

But this wasn’t just any office move.

Rather than hiring a full removal crew, our office staff rolled up their sleeves, grabbed a trolley (or three), and took on the challenge themselves. With determination, teamwork, and several strategically placed boxes, the move was well and truly underway.  And of course, no major project is complete without fuel; courtesy of Domino’s Pizza, who kept morale high and energy levels even higher.

🏢 A New Home at Ram Mill

Ram Mill is a beautifully refurbished 1907 heritage cotton mill, offering excellent facilities including a manned reception, modern meeting rooms, breakout areas, an on-site café and gym, secure parking, and great transport links via the M60 and M62. It turns out we have good taste in mills.

This move gives our team a more inspiring and collaborative working environment and supports EMR’s continued growth, all achieved with plenty of laughs, teamwork, and cardboard boxes.

A Huge Thank You

A big thank you to everyone who helped make this move happen. From lifting desks to directing traffic (and ordering pizza), the team showed real commitment and great spirit.

We’re now fully settled in, feeling motivated, and ready for the next chapter, hopefully without needing to move again anytime soon.

📍 New location: Ram Mill, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9RH | Tel: +44 (0)118-9952283 (same phone number)

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EMR to exhibit at the Wind Energy Ireland Annual Conference

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EMR Integrated Solutions will again exhibit at this year’s Wind Energy Ireland Annual Conference, where the country’s energy leaders are gathering to advance Ireland’s transition to renewables.

We’re proud to play out part in this move and we’ll demonstrate how secure operational technology underpins this transformation. Our UniCAS solution provides encrypted communications for offshore wind farms and solar installations, whilst our SCADA and telemetry solutions enable real-time monitoring across distributed renewable assets.

Cybersecurity remains central to scaling renewable infrastructure. As Ireland’s wind capacity expands, operators face mounting pressure to comply with NIS2 regulations governing critical energy infrastructure. EMR’s approach integrates security from the network edge through to centralised control systems.

The Wind Energy Ireland Annual Conference 2026 brings together policymakers, researchers and industry leaders focused on energy independence as an economic driver. For utilities and renewable operators managing increasingly complex distributed networks, the challenge extends beyond generation to secure, resilient communications that can scale with ambition.

EMR serves renewable energy providers across six European countries, including offshore wind operators and transmission system operators. The company’s experience spans grid integration, asset monitoring and secure internet connectivity for both onshore and offshore installations.

Wind Energy Ireland’s Annual Conference takes place at the Clayton Burlington Hotel in Dublin on 21st and 22nd January, 2026. Visit EMR at Stand Number 31 to discuss operational technology solutions for renewable energy infrastructure.

FRS & EMR announce strategic RPO partnership

FRS Recruitment and EMR Announce Strategic RPO Partnership to Drive Scalable Talent Solutions across UKI

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Today the 5th November 2025 FRS Recruitment, one of Ireland’s leading talent acquisition specialists, announced a new Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) partnership with EMR Integrated Solutions, a recognised leader in secure operational telecommunications, SCADA, telemetry and cyber security across utilities, critical infrastructure, transport and renewables.

This strategic collaboration will see FRS Recruitment manage and optimise EMR’s end-to-end talent acquisition function, delivering a scalable, data-driven recruitment model designed to support EMR’s continued growth across Ireland and the UK.

“As EMR continues to expand, our success depends on having the right people in the right roles,” said Derek Glynn, COO of EMR Integrated Solutions. “Partnering with FRS Recruitment allows us to strengthen our talent pipeline and ensure we continue to attract top technical and operational talent in a highly competitive market.”

Under the new RPO agreement, FRS Recruitment will provide EMR with a fully integrated, embedded recruitment service, including employer branding, Applicant Tracking System (ATS) technology, sourcing, screening, and shortlisting. The partnership aims to streamline recruitment operations, reduce time-to-hire, and enhance long-term retention through proactive workforce management.

Lynne McCormack, General Manager of FRS Recruitment commented:

“This partnership exemplifies our shared commitment to innovation, efficiency, and people-first solutions. By aligning our recruitment technology and market expertise with EMR’s operational excellence, we’re building a workforce strategy that supports sustainable growth.”

The partnership takes effect immediately, with implementation already underway across EMR’s business units.

FRS Recruitment is currently supporting EMR in hiring across multiple functions, including technical engineering, finance, IT, admin and PMO roles throughout Ireland and UK.  All roles are available for viewing on our Careers page.

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Alan Feenan and Dominic Crudden from EMR at Solar Ireland 2025

EMR to Showcase Secure Comms Solutions at Solar Ireland 2025

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EMR Integrated Solutions will demonstrate how unified, secure communications platforms are transforming renewable energy asset management at this year’s premier solar industry event

EMR Integrated Solutions, a leading provider of secure operational technology (OT) networks and SCADA solutions, will be exhibiting at Solar Ireland 2025 on 2nd October at the RDS Dublin. The company will showcase its UniCAS platform, a unified, secure communications solution designed specifically for renewable energy asset managers operating solar and wind farms across Ireland and the UK.

Addressing Critical Infrastructure Challenges

Solar Ireland 2025, themed “Advancing Towards Net Zero,” brings together key stakeholders to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping Ireland’s renewable energy sector. As the country accelerates towards its climate commitments, the need for robust, secure communications infrastructure has become paramount for renewable energy operators.

“Asset managers are facing increasing pressure to maintain secure, compliant operations whilst managing multiple service providers across distributed renewable energy estates,” said Dominic Crudden, business development manager with EMR Integrated Solutions.

“UniCAS addresses these challenges by providing a single, unified platform that consolidates communications, enhances security, and reduces operational complexity.”

UniCAS: Purpose-Built for Renewable Energy

UniCAS (Unified Communications and Access System) has been specifically designed to meet the unique requirements of renewable energy asset managers. The platform provides standardised control, secure access, and supports NIS2-compliant security for communication networks at solar and wind farms, allowing operators to consolidate and control access for operations and maintenance (O&M) teams, telecoms providers, data providers, CCTV systems, and other third parties.

Key benefits of the UniCAS platform include:

  • Enhanced Security: Zero-trust principles with no inbound public internet access, protecting against unauthorised access attempts and advanced malware
  • Regulatory Compliance: Supports NIS2-compliant security framework with standardised technology and security policies across all sites
  • Cost Optimisation: Consolidation of telecoms service providers through pooled data plans and carrier-agnostic LTE connectivity
  • Operational Efficiency: Simplified onboarding and offboarding of O&M teams and third-party service providers
  • Maximum Uptime: High-speed, high-performance connectivity with high-availability access gateways ensuring uninterrupted data flow to centralised SCADA systems

Proven Track Record

EMR’s expertise in secure communications for renewable energy has been validated through successful deployments across the sector. The company recently upgraded the cyber security and communications infrastructure at solar farms managed by Schroders Greencoat across the United Kingdom, delivering a resilient, secure cellular network that ensures maximum network uptime.

Supporting Ireland’s Solar Growth

Ireland’s solar sector continues to experience significant growth as the country works towards its renewable energy targets. The government’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions has created unprecedented opportunities for solar development, but also highlighted the critical importance of robust infrastructure to support these installations.

“As Ireland’s solar capacity expands, the communications infrastructure supporting these assets must be equally robust and secure,” continued Dominic Crudden. “UniCAS provides asset managers with the confidence that their operations are protected, compliant, and optimally managed.”

Visit EMR at Solar Ireland 2025

EMR will be demonstrating the UniCAS platform at Stand 9 during Solar Ireland 2025. The company’s technical experts will be available to discuss specific challenges facing renewable energy asset managers and demonstrate how unified communications can transform operational efficiency whilst maintaining the highest security standards.

Solar Ireland 2025 takes place on Thursday, 2nd October 2025 at the RDS Dublin. The event will feature market leaders, policymakers, and industry stakeholders discussing the latest developments in Ireland’s transition to sustainable energy.

Mark Quinn, managing director with EMR

EMR secures strategic five-year partnership with Anglian Water to support 4.2 million customers

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Leading critical national infrastructure services provider and cyber security specialist, EMR Integrated Solutions today announced the award of a five-year framework agreement by the UK’s Anglian Water for the provision of Operational Telecommunications (OT) services.

Under the terms of the contract, EMR will deliver comprehensive OT support services to Anglian Water’s extensive regional network. The partnership will enhance the utility’s operational reliability and directly support its network modernisation efforts through specialised technical expertise including:

• RTU, router, switch, and sensor replacements
• Installation of telemetry hardware & antennae
• Edge device integration
• Cable installation & in-panel modifications
• Planned maintenance of UHF, PSTN, Ethernet, Cellular & ADSL networks
• Surveying, testing, and RTU configuration
• Decommissioning and WEEE-compliant disposal of retired assets

Anglian Water, geographically the largest of 10 water and wastewater companies in England and Wales, supplies more than one billion litres of water daily. This water is treated across 140 water treatment works and distributed through over 37,000 kilometres of pipes throughout the East of England.

Commenting on the award, Mark Quinn, managing director with EMR Integrated Solutions said:

“We are delighted to partner with Anglian Water on this significant framework agreement. Our team brings decades of utility-specific telecommunications expertise that aligns perfectly with Anglian Water’s infrastructure modernisation goals.”

The partnership comes as Anglian Water publishes its ambitious £11 billion investment plan in water and sewerage infrastructure under AMP8, designed to help the utility prepare for the challenges of climate change and population growth while maintaining resilient service for its 4.2 million customers.

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Volunteers at Ground Work Wales get litter picking at the River Rhymney in Wales

Half a tonne of waste removed from Rhymney river by Groundwork Wales, with community investment by EMR and Natural Resources Wales

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Dunboyne & Manchester, 27th August, 2024:  Leading utility network and cyber security provider, EMR Integrated Solutions, together with Natural Resources Wales (NRW) today announced community investment into Groundwork Wales’ Healthy Rivers programme on the river Rhymney.

Since April 2024, 140 volunteers, including children from local schools have dedicated 218 hours to litter picks, resulting in the removal of over half a tonne of waste from the River Rhymney.  This includes removal of 106 bags of litter, each weighing approximately 5kg as well as larger items such as fridge freezers, gas canisters, scrap metal, roadwork barriers and even an axe.

The programme benefits over 23,000 residents living along the Rhymney river as well as thousands of people in downstream communities, by improving the river environment as well as reducing waste entering the sea from rivers.

EMR Integrated Solutions is a supplier of secure telemetry and SCADA networks to NRW and its participation in the Rhymney River cleanup was triggered by NRW’s social value policy, which invites suppliers to invest in community-based, environmental projects across Wales.

Healthy Rivers is run by Groundwork Wales which has been developing river conservation activities with local community volunteers for several years in collaboration with stakeholders across south east Wales.

Commenting on the success of the programme, Mark Quinn, managing director with EMR Integrated Solutions said:

“We’re acutely aware of the need to protect and support the environment along our inland waterways and were delighted to lend our support to this initiative.  We’re grateful to all the volunteers who have worked so hard in recent weeks to protect this precious ecosystem and delighted to be supporting Groundwork Wales.”

Katy Stevenson, Groundwork Wales said:

“We’ve been working with an increasing number of corporate organisations to help them play their part in taking corporate responsibility for the climate and nature emergency. It’s crucial that our corporate partners play their part in this, and we are really grateful to EMR for its support of and investment in our Healthy Rivers programme.”

 

Andy Wall, National Flood Risk Services Manager at Natural Resources Wales said:

“We are working with EMR to deliver a new telemetry system for our river, rainfall and sea monitoring network. Telemetry plays a fundamental role in the delivery of our Flood Warning Services and the management of the water environment across Wales. We’re delighted to see the local community coming together to make a difference to the local environment and to see such positive outcomes from this partnership.”

 

EMR Integrated Solutions is a strategic supplier to critical national infrastructure and water utility providers across the UK and Europe.  Its clients include Northumbrian Water, Affinity Water, South West Water and Irish Water.

Groundwork Wales is a leading environmental charity, taking practical action to create a fair and green future in which people, places and nature thrive.

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Notes to Editors on NRW

We’re leading the way in the challenge of ensuring Wales can survive and thrive against the backdrop of the nature, climate and pollution emergencies – advising and regulating industry, and working with partners to improve the quality of our waters, the air we breathe and the land and special places that we manage sustainably. From flooding to pollution incidents, we’re always braced to keep people and wildlife safe from the impacts of environmental incidents 24/7. Every decision we make is rooted in evidence, the expertise of our colleagues and the passion of the people living in the communities that we work alongside every day.

For more information www.naturalresources.wales

 

Pictured above are volunteers from Groundwork Wales working on the Rhymney river cleanup.

Alan Feenan, director of sales, EMR

EMR collaborates with Stern Energy to enhance cyber security for its European solar farms

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Leading utility network and cyber security provider, EMR Integrated Solutions today announced a collaboration with Stern Energy, which will see it enhance cyber security and improve operational visibility at Stern Energy’s solar farm clients across the UK, Italy and the Netherlands.

EMR will deploy UniCAS, its secure communications platform, which provides standardised control and secure access with an eye to NIS2 compliance at each solar site, ensuring greater operational visibility and uninterrupted flows of grid-connected data back to its clients’ SCADA systems.

UniCAS complements Stern Energy’s technical services in the construction, management, maintenance and revamping of photovoltaic systems across Europe.

Commenting on the development, Andrea Muncivi, managing director with Stern Energy said:

“As an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) provider, we have a duty to our solar energy clients to act as their trusted advisor.  This includes making them aware of potential weaknesses in the cyber security posture of their field-based assets.  Working closely with EMR helps us to address those weaknesses and keeps our clients compliant with industry regulations.

“The EMR team has a high level of competence around secure communications.  We’re very happy with the results and keen to strengthen our service portfolio with their assistance.”

EMR’s UniCAS solution includes a managed service delivered through its network operations centre, which alerts in response to service interruptions or communications outages, allowing for swift problem resolution and maximum network uptime.  This is a critical part of the service as Mr Muncivi explains.

“Network uptime is critical for us as we guarantee response time.  For example, with a temporary communications failure we lose connectivity to the CCTV system so the risk of unauthorised site access increases or similarly an alert might be indicative of a system bypass attempt.  Without this visibility we’re running blind but EMR’s monitoring service fulfils our commitment to safe operation of our systems and consistent generation of grid data as required.”

“European directives such as NIS2 are forcing a more robust response from critical national infrastructure providers to the threats posed by malicious actors,” according to Alan Feenan, sales director with EMR Integrated Solutions.

“UniCAS has the benefit of allowing renewable energy asset managers to consolidate and control access to field assets for O&Ms, telecoms and data providers, CCTV providers and other third parties.  Onboarding and offboarding to the network is easy while centralised security policy enforces access parameters.  Our service has clearly tapped into the need for risk mitigation in cyber security and sales are growing strongly in the utility sector.”

EMR has a strong track record of working with providers across renewable energy. Its clients include Greencoat UK Wind, Schroders Greencoat LLP, Enerco Energy and Greater Gabbard Ofto.

 

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Editors’ Notes

The Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive was the first piece of EU-wide legislation on cybersecurity, and its specific aim was to achieve a high common level of cybersecurity across the Member States.  NIS2 seeks to oblige more entities and sectors to take measures, which would assist in increasing the level of cybersecurity in Europe in the longer term.  NIS2 entered into force on 16 January 2023, and Member States have until 17 October 2024, to transpose its measures into national law.

 

Pictured above is Alan Feenan, sales director with EMR Integrated Solutions

Alan Feenan sales director, EMR

EMR makes light work of secure communications rollout for the solar portfolio managed by Schroders Greencoat LLP

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Leading utility network and wireless telecommunications specialist, EMR Integrated Solutions announced it secured a three-year contract to upgrade the cyber security and communications infrastructure at 124 solar farms managed by Schroders Greencoat across the United Kingdom.

Under the terms of the deal, EMR will design, deliver and manage a resilient, secure, cellular network, ensuring an uninterrupted flow of site data and maximum network uptime for the company’s line of business application.

As part of the service, the team at EMR’s network operations centre will monitor all sites and immediately escalate operational alerts relating to communications failures or system outages to relevant third parties.

All users including external third parties enjoy secure remote access based on Zero Trust principles, thanks to a cloud-based, centralised security management platform.  Unauthorised access attempts as well as exploits and advanced malware are immediately identified and blocked.

Commenting on the announcement, Adriano Tortora, asset director at Schroders Greencoat LLP said:

“The most important result of this workstream is having pro-active cyber security management in place and this addresses our governance and compliance challenges, which have become more and more relevant in recent times.”

As a first step, EMR’s field engineers conducted a full communications audit at each site.  Recommendations were then made for a common network architecture with technology uniformity across the estate.

“Our work with EMR doesn’t stop once all control projects are done,” said Mr Tortora.  “Our relationship is based on a partnership which continues to evolve as we acquire more assets.  The team are flexible, proactive and great to work with.”

Greencoat Solar has an ambitious acquisition strategy, a move that is reflective of global decarbonisation efforts.

EMR has a strong working relationship with the Schroders Greencoat group, having performed similar communications upgrades at many of its onshore windfarms across the UK and Ireland.

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Pictured above is Alan Feenan, sales director with EMR Integrated Solutions