SSE said it retains "a strong market position" as Ireland's largest supplier of 100pc green energy, supplying more than 700,000 customers across the island of Ireland with a 24pc market share. Stock imageSSE Airtricity has recorded an exceptional charge of £6m (€6.7m) as a provision against bad debts arising from the coronavirus in Ireland. SSE said it retains "a strong market position" as Ireland's largest supplier of 100pc green energy, supplying more than 700,000 customers across the island of Ireland with a 24pc market share. SSE's adjusted profit before tax rose to £1.02bn for the 12 months ended March 31, beating analysts' estimates of £959.3m. Budget Energy's main business is in Northern Ireland, but it also launched in the Republic of Ireland in 2017.

Source: Irish Independent June 18, 2020 01:30 UTC