Energy

Three expert speakers assess the implications of a new framework to accelerate economic growth and facilitate a clean energy transition.

Glenn Llewellyn, Vice President, Zero-Emission Aircraft at Airbus

Mr Llewellyn highlights the factors needed to lay the groundwork for a climate-neutral commercial aircraft.

This explainer looks back at the first presentation of the 2021 lecture series Rethink Energy: Countdown to COP26, which took place on Thursday, 29 April. Glenn Llewellyn, Vice President, Zero-Emission Aircraft at Airbus outlined the factors needed to lay the groundwork for a climate-neutral commercial aircraft.

Loïc Fauchon, President of the World Water Council

Mr Loïc Fauchon argues that equitable access to safe water is a prerequisite for sustainable development and is integral to harnessing ecological resilience.

Eamon Ryan TD, Minister for Climate Action, Communication Networks and Transport

Minister Eamon Ryan examines the impact that the European Green Deal will have on Irish energy policy in the context of the transition to net-zero emissions.

Dr John Bell, Director, ‘Healthy Planet’, Directorate-General Research & Innovation, European Commission.

Dr John Bell examines the important role of research and innovation in the drive towards a green and just transition.

Alla Weinstein, Founder of Trident Winds Inc.

Alla Weinstein examines the important role that deep-water offshore wind energy will play in Ireland’s low-carbon energy future.

This explainer looks back at Alla Weinstein’s recent presentation, part of the ESB/IIEA Lecture Series: REthink Energy. Ms Weinstein examined the role that deep-water offshore wind will play in the energy mix of the low-carbon future.

This explainer looks back at Sir Philip Lowe’s recent presentation, part of the ESB/IIEA Series: REthink Energy, which examined the impacts of Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic on the energy sector.

Sir Philip Lowe, Partner in Oxera Consulting and Chair of the World Energy Council’s Trilemma Project.

Sir Philip Lowe discusses the importance of energy security in the context of Brexit and COVID-19.

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