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Energy research is vital for building a clean and more secure energy future for Ireland. Our research section provides details on research projects and funding in Ireland.

National energy project funding

We invest in energy research, development and demonstration projects to help Ireland’s low carbon transition.

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International energy project funding

Outside of funding in Ireland, you can also apply for international funding through Horizon Europe and the Innovation Fund.

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National energy research database

Discover a wide array of Irish energy research projects. Find the companies, academic institutions, research institutes and researchers who work in energy research and innovation.

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International Energy Agency (IEA)

The IEA is at the heart of global conversation on energy. It offers analysis, policy recommendations and real-world solutions to help countries provide secure and sustainable energy for all. Explore what we're working on and how you can get involved.

Technology collaboration programmes (TCPs)

TCPs facilitate international development of new and improved energy technologies.

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Standing group and committees

SEAI and DECC represent Ireland on a number of IEA standing groups and committees.

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Ireland's IEA involvement

Ireland takes part in several TCPs and committees, with SEAI as the national signatory.

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Case studies

Energy Research
Renewable Technologies

How integrating heat, electricity and transport sectors can help Ireland reach net zero

Can we find more effective ways to store and integrate excess renewable energy? That was the task at hand for this project, using Dublin’s Poolbeg area as a case study.

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Energy Research

A financial modelling solution for renewable energy projects

EXFIN, a new cloud-based software provides a financial modelling solution for renewable energy projects.

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Energy Research

Nimbus Research Centre: DENiM project

Nimbus is Munster Technological University’s (MTU) largest research centre with over 40 staff and research students. Nimbus's DENiM Platform unlocks energy savings through data analytics.

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Energy Research

Lawler Sustainability carries out award-winning research project

Lawler Sustainability took home the 2023 SEAI Energy Award for Excellence in Energy Research & Innovation.

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