Event Information

Start Time

9:15 AM

End Time

4:00 PM

DELIVERY

Online

CPD Hours

There will be CPD hours awarded to attendees. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

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About this Conference

Renewable Energy forms one of the pillars for delivering a global sustainable environment and the commitment to climate change targets. The renewable energy industry has matured, with huge investments being put into it globally. This conference will look at how Ireland is approaching renewable energy and the diverse options available to meet our Climate Change Targets by 2030.

We have a line-up of experts who will speak on Solar Energy, the role of hydrogen and the risks associated, Ireland’s Implementation of Relevant EU Directives and so much more.

The Renewable Energy Conference is a unique live virtual event from our own custom-built CMG Studios. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with attendees praising the additional interactive elements, as well as increased Q&A opportunities throughout the day, giving you more opportunity to gain real practical insights on the key issues that are important to you.

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Agenda

‍Conference Chairperson & Opening Remarks

Renewable Energy in Ireland: Status and Projections for 2030

Professor Brian Ó Gallachóir, Director, MaREI Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine, Environmental Research Institute, University College Cork

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Solar Energy

Renewable energy targets
Behind the meter solar – e.g. solar on homes, farms, businesses and industrial buildings
Incorporating utility scale solar onto the Irish network
Challenges for deploying solar at scale

Conall Bolger, CEO ofthe Irish Solar Energy Association

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What Role Has Renewable Hydrogen in Ireland’s Energy Future?

Hydrogen Potential in Ireland
Pathways to Green Hydrogen
A Hydrogen Strategy for Ireland
Current Research Activities

Dr Eoin Syron, Lecturer School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering,University College Dublin.

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Hydrogen – it’s a wonderful fuel but don’t forget process safety!

Introduction- comparison of hydrogen with hydrocarbon-based fuels - process safety aspects
Properties of hydrogen which lead to fire and explosion hazards
Typical hydrogen generation, handling, dispensing and storage plant
Hydrogen accidents which have occurred and root causes
Lessons learned and process safety requirements for the use of hydrogen as a fuel

Fergal Callaghan, AWN Consulting

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Implementation of RelevantEU Directives

Regulatory outlook
EED
EPDB
Ecodesign

Antonella Uras, Programme Executive at Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)

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The role of Bioenergy in Decarbonising Ireland

Bioenergy: Meeting the challenges of climate change & sustainable development
Summary of proposed Bioenergy measures and opportunities
Sustainability Criteria & Recognition of Bioenergy’s role in tackling Climate Change
Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) and Renewable Electricity Support Scheme(RESS)
Addressing concerns about bioenergy

Seán Finan B.E. C.EngMIEI Chief Executive Officer Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA)

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Integrated Offshore Energy Infrastructures on Ireland’s Energy Transition Road map

Collaboration between government,industry and academia is key
Lessons from Eastern Canada
Irish offshore wind, LNG floating storage and regasification, hydrogen production and CO2 storage concept
Accelerated pathway to a just energy transition

Nick O’ Neill, Director, SLR Consulting Ireland

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Developing Ireland’s Ocean Energy Resources

Overview of Ireland’s ocean energy potential
Key enabling 2021 developments
Current research, innovation & collaboration activity

Shadi Kalash, Offshore Programme Executive, SEAI

The Energy Transition: Transforming the Grid and our Energy Policies

Niamh McGovern, Partner, Arthur Cox

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Who Should Attend?

This conference would be of interest to senior management, director, CEO and operator level from energy operators, engineers, civil contractors, main contractors, consultants, law firms, finance consultants, insurance providers, IT providers, facilities managers, universities, county councils, government departments, semi state agencies, building services contractors, specialist and sub-contractors, relevant industry suppliers and manufacturers to name just a few.

Speakers

Conall Bolger

CEO of the Irish Solar Energy Association

Dr Eoin Syron

Assistant Professor in School of Chemical and Bioprocess Eng UCD, Academic Lead of Integrated Energy Lab UCD.

Dr. Fergal Callaghan

Director, AWN Consulting

Seán Finan

Chief Executive Officer with IrBEA

Nick O’Neill

Director at SLR Environmental Consulting (Ireland) Ltd

Niamh McGovern

Partner, Infrastructure Construction & Utilities at Arthur Cox LLP

Shadi Kalash

Offshore Programme Executive, SEAI

Brian Ó Gallachóir

Director, MaREI Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine, Environmental Research Institute, University College Cork

Price

Early Bird Rate: €435 + VAT (LIMITED OFFER)

Full rate €535 + VAT

Please note the early bird discount can close sooner than expected once a certain number of seats fill up, therefore your prompt booking is strongly advised to avoid disappointment

Discounts available for bookings of 3 or more.

Renewable Energy Conference 2021