Energy
University College Cork climate scientists awarded €3.5m to develop energy model
Eamon Ryan said Ireland’s climate targets are ‘challenging but attainable’ and require data to make policy
Scientists at University College Cork (UCC) have been awarded €3.5 million to develop energy modelling for Ireland.
The model will be used to provide a picture of Ireland’s energy system across electricity, heating and transport to allow researched to address energy challenges.
Eamon Ryan, the energy minister, said: “Ireland’s climate ambition and emission reduction commitments are challenging but attainable. To find the most effective and feasible pathways to meet our goals will require robust and ...