Transport

Supporting the electricity grid

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Alongside greater energy security and lower emissions, electrification also has other advantages for Ireland’s energy supply. Imagine a scenario where a business, or even an EV car owner, could help support the safe operation of the electricity grid by increasing or reducing their power consumption when needed. Vehicle-to-grid technology, for example, enables EV owners to … Read more

Getting to work with electricity

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Transport in Ireland – both private and public – is heavily reliant on imported fossil fuels. The transport sector represents 19 per cent of Ireland’s carbon emissions with road transport and private car usage carrying the most significant carbon footprint. Electrification offers a route to expand renewable transport in Ireland and move away from imported … Read more