National Energy Research and Policy Conference
The annual conference aims to facilitate discussion on the role of energy research and policy in achieving Ireland’s long term clean energy goals.
2024 Theme: Ireland 2050, our innovative energy future
This years conference, which took place in September, discussed Ireland’s future energy system, opportunities for sustainable development, policy priorities, potential trade-offs, infrastructure requirements, international landscape and knowledge gaps.
Guest speakers
The 2024 conference featured guest speakers from a wide range of disciplines, outlining where we are now and where we need to focus our attention for an innovative energy future. We heard from policy makers, academic experts, energy industry and community representatives from Ireland, and internationally, who shared their research findings, policy ambitions and insights, and engaged in lively discussions, in the field of Ireland's future energy system.
View our speakersKey aims of the conference
Facilitate discussion on the role of energy research and policy in achieving Ireland's long-term clean energy goals.
Ensure that energy policy development and implementation is informed by the most current expertise available.
Ensure researchers are aware of current and future energy policy priorities.
2024 Conference Resources
Missed the conference? Not to worry, you can watch it back and also access the various presentations delivered on the day.
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Watch SEAI video about Session 1: Societal Model for Climate Success (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about Session 2: Ireland 2050: Our Innovative Energy Future - Research Sprint (updates player above) -
Watch SEAI video about Session 3: Future perspectives: Where to next? (updates player above)
2023 Conference Resources
Watch the 2023 Conference recordings and read the Q&A responses!
Conference Recordings Conference Q&A2022 National Energy Research and Policy Conference
Learn more about the conferences which took place during the online National Energy Research and Policy Conference in 2022 around the theme of Societal Transformation.
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