Solar Energy in Ireland – A Position Paper

Meneses, Lisandra (2016) Solar Energy in Ireland – A Position Paper. British Journal of Applied Science & Technology, 18 (3). pp. 1-16. ISSN 22310843

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.9734/BJAST/2016/30972

Abstract

Solar energy has the potential to become a significant energy source in the Republic of Ireland. This paper presents arguments against and for solar energy with focus on planning, community benefits, environmental impacts and intermittency.

Ireland’s 2020 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target is a 20% reduction in non-emission trading scheme (ETS) emissions compared to 2005 levels. However the deployment of solar energy will require citizens’ engagement and the government needs to play greater role in the transition to a low carbon future.

The paper presents a position regarding solar energy development in the Republic of Ireland, supported with several study cases.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	STM Library > Multidisciplinary
Depositing User:	Managing Editor
Date Deposited:	05 Jun 2023 04:22
Last Modified:	12 Dec 2023 04:09
URI:	http://open.journal4submit.com/id/eprint/2172

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