Powering Prosperity with Renewable Energy Ireland

Each Thursday on Galway Talks, "Powering Prosperity with Renewable Energy Ireland" shines a spotlight on the future of clean energy.

Each week, host John Morley talks with industry experts and academics on the essential developments of Ireland’s indigenous, carbon-free energy sources. From wind and solar to breakthrough innovations, the conversation highlights how these technologies are not only reducing emissions but also driving economic growth and job creation.

As the nation embraces a more sustainable future, this weekly feature continues to inspire listeners with real stories shaping Ireland’s energy transformation.

Click  below to listen back to each episode:

Episode 1:

This week John Morley spoke with Jim Breslin, Chairperson, Renewable Energy Ireland 

Episode 2:

Dr. Paul Deane is Senior Lecturer in Clean Energy Futures in UCC.  He is one of the top 5 most cited scientists globally in his field of energy modelling.  He has extensive experience in research on electricity and energy.

Episode 3:

John Morley on Galway Talks spoke to Dave Linehan is Head of Policy with Wind Energy Ireland about developing the grid for the people of Galway 

Episode 4:

John Morley spoke with Justin Moran, Director External Affairs, Wind Energy Ireland and discussed -What does onshore wind energy do for us ?

Episode 5:

John Morley spoke with James Delahunt of KPMG about - The Economic Impact of Renewables and Employment in Renewables

Episode 6:

John Morley spoke with JP O’Brien is Head of Solar Project Delivery for Statkraft Ireland about Solar Power on a Commercial Scale

Episode 7:

John Morley spoke to Bobby Smith of Energy Storage Ireland about energy storage, including battery storage and long duration energy storage.

Episode 8:

John Morley spoke to Susan Doyle, who works with MKO Planning and Environmental Consultancy about the interaction between hen harrier and wind farms in Ireland.

Episode 9

John Morley spoke to Captain Brian Fitzgerald, Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment. The topic this week is offshore wind

Episode 10

This week in our Powering Prosperity feature in association with Renewable Energy Ireland,  John Morley on Galway Talks spoke to Dr. Paul Deane is Senior Lecturer in Clean Energy Futures in UCC.

Episode 11

John Morley on Galway Talks spoke to Pauline O’Reilly,  the new CEO of the representative body for district heating in Ireland, the Irish District Energy Association, they spoke about District Energy

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