The Insights Series has been developed to highlight key findings arising from Energy Systems Integration Partnership Programme (ESIPP) research in decarbonised energy systems. These publications share new insights into various aspects of energy decarbonisation that have been gained from a multidisciplinary team of researchers in ESIPP from institutions across Ireland.
Ireland’s electricity system is set to undergo significant transformation in the coming years as we electrify our heating and cooling and decarbonise our energy.
UCD Energy Institute today hosted a research webinar “Beyond 70% Renewable Electricity” which highlighted some of the research activities that will help this transition, through understanding how and where demand will change and looking at new ways of operating the system as more devices and dispersed generation connects.
Read MoreWednesday 16th December, 14:00 - 15:15
Presentations and recording now available.
The 2019 Climate Action Plan sets out a target of 70% renewable electricity for Ireland by 2030, with a view to a net carbon energy system by 2050. This webinar brings together some of Ireland's leading academics to explore some of the requirements and implications of exceeding 70% renewable electricity. These include examining the effect of increasing levels of technology uptake, such as electric vehicles and heat pumps, the impact of additional devices on the electricity system, whether these devices can provide support to the system and how the electricity system can continue to operate and a safe and efficient way.
Speakers
Professor Andrew Keane, Head of Energy Institute, University College Dublin
Dr Lisa Ryan, Assistant Professor, School of Economics
Dr Terence O'Donnell, Associate Professor, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Dr Alireza Soroudi, Assistant Professor, School Of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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Read MoreWednesday 9th December, 14:00 - 15:00
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As we move towards decarbonisation of our energy system, renewable energy plays an increasingly important role. Wind and solar power will form a large part of our energy mix and it is crucial that we understand these resources and how they relate to energy production. In this webinar we examine different aspects of wind and solar modelling at different timescales presented by three PhD students approaching the end of their projects. Understanding the accuracy of weather forecasting, or the impacts of climate effects on energy production from renewables, is a key aspect of the SFI-funded Energy Systems Integration Partnership Programme (ESIPP).
Read MoreESIPP and the UCD Energy Institute are delighted to announce two upcoming webinars:
Climate & Weather Modelling for Energy Production
Wednesday 9th December, 14:00 - 15:00
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Beyond 70% Renewable Electricity
Wednesday 16th December, 14:00 - 15:15
Register here.
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