In this episode, we discuss the key drivers behind the need to decarbonise and how Ireland can maximise its contribution to this global effort. We talk about future threats if we fail to act, the need for a multi-pronged approach, and the benefits we can expect to see in return.

Joining Paddy Finn are two people who have heavily informed the thinking behind our policies: Dr Paul Deane and Paddy Phelan. Dr Paul Deane is a senior research fellow in clean energy futures at the Environmental Research Institute’s MaREI Centre in UCC. He has authored and co-authored over 150 technical papers on the future of energy in areas such as electricity markets, European and global power systems, renewable energy integration and energy access. While Paddy Phelan is CEO at 3 Counties Energy Agency (3CEA) and has a strong track record in innovative delivery and strategically advising clients on all matters sustainable across Energy, Finance, Climate and Planning. President of IRBEA, Chairman of AIEA (2019-2021), Member of Chambers Ireland Low Carbon Task Force since 2018.

The Electricity Exchange is a series of discussions hosted by Dr Paddy Finn, VIOTAS CEO & CTO. Together with industry experts, Paddy and guests analyse and discuss a wide variety of topics related to electricity, the energy landscape and what the future may look like.

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