UCD Energy Institute

UCD Energy Institute is delighted to announce that Dr Fergal McNamara has been appointed as an Adjunct Professor to support the Institute’s leadership in energy policy and energy finance. We are looking forward to continuing to work with Fergal in NexSys and other energy research programmes of the Institute. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eDnvnfub

💫 We are LIVE! Introducing our brand new UCD Energy Cost Calculator 💫 💡This online price comparison tool allows you to gain insight into your domestic energy use and emissions, and available tariffs. 💡The calculator allows users to save on energy bills by using their smart meter data. 💡Give it a try at the following link: https://lnkd.in/eadDUfew and share it with friends and colleagues. An optional survey will support future NexSys research into domestic energy consumption. The UCD Energy Calculator is a joint research collaboration between UCD Energy Institute and SEAI. It is made possible from the support of the Higher Education Authority and NexSys. UCD Energy Institute, NexSys, Higher Education Authority, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), University College Dublin, UCD Research

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), has elevated UCD's Professor Andrew Keane, Director of NexSys and the UCD Energy Institute, to the rank of Fellow. The title of Fellow is the highest level of membership awarded by the IEEE and is reserved for those with an extraordinary record of accomplishments in the association's areas of interest. With over 460,000 members across 190 countries, the IEEE is regarded as a world leading authority on a wide variety of fields including, aerospace systems, computers and telecommunications, biomedical engineering, electric power and consumer electronics. The elevation of Professor Keane brings the number of IEEE Fellows at UCD to six. Prof. Keane is also the co-founder of NovoGrid, a UCD spin-out company, which was recently acquired by Denmark's SCADA International. via University College Dublin UCD Research UCD College of Engineering & Architecture Engineers Ireland

SCADA International, headquartered in Denmark, has announced that it is expanding its software offerings and digital services by acquiring NovoGrid, a leading provider of grid analytics and a University College Dublin spin-out company supported by NovaUCD. NovoGrid specialises in grid analytics technology, empowering developers, asset owners, and energy traders with insights into grid connection possibilities long before investments are made. Thomas Bagger, CEO, SCADA International, said,  “When we founded SCADA International in 2006, the industry’s challenges were very different than they are today. Back then, our offerings were mainly related to hardware and consultancy. As the market matured and customers started looking into self-performing strategies, we expanded and developed independent monitoring and control software. In that way, we have always evolved alongside our customers’ needs and market changes. So, it has been natural for us to have NovoGrid join our new extended team.” Paul Manning, co-founder, NovoGrid said, “For the past few years, we have closely tracked the industry’s shift toward renewables and electrification, and we are now at a tipping point where grid integration is the number one problem for most of our customers. With this increase in demand, it has been a natural step for us to expand our company, and we are more than happy to be doing so together with SCADA International.” Co-founder, Professor Andrew Keane, UCD School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Director of UCD Energy Institute and NexSys said, "I am particularly pleased that NovoGrid grew out of an active Irish energy research system demonstrating the key role R&D contributes to real decarbonisation solutions working with industry partners, developing talent and making an impact on global power grids.” UCD Research UCD College of Engineering & Architecture Knowledge Transfer Ireland (KTI) TechIreland Engineers Ireland

Prof. Andrew Keane was welcomed by Dr Sandra Collins to launch a new exhibit on Level 3 of the James Joyce Library, which showcases the diversity of energy research at UCD.

🗨️ Climate change is having a major impact across Europe. The European Drought Observatory has reported that nearly 50% of the continent is under drought warning with southern European countries having already in place severe water restrictions. So where does the green hydrogen economy sit in all of this and can sea water power the future of green hydrogen?, asks Veronica Sofianos (UCD School of Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering) in our latest #UCDEarthComment opinion piece 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ewRNbi3W UCD Research UCD Sustainability Green Hydrogen Systems University College Dublin UCD Energy Institute UCD Environmental Policy NexSys

We have an exciting opportunity with our amazing Operations team here at the UCD Energy Institute: UCD Energy Institute Sustainability Demonstration Research Coordinator All details can be found on our NexSys website: https://lnkd.in/ed-gxazw or at https://lnkd.in/edkKAxFB

We have an exciting opportunity with our amazing Operations team here at the UCD Energy Institute: UCD Energy Institute Sustainability Demonstration Research Coordinator All details can be found on our NexSys website: https://lnkd.in/ed-gxazw or at https://lnkd.in/edkKAxFB

🛎 New Researcher Story out now! 🛎 Let's get to know Lisa Ryan, Professor in Energy Economics in the School of Economics at University College Dublin. Lisa is a member of the UCD Energy Institute and NexSys, where she is responsible for the society theme. 🛎 Read about Lisa's background and energy policy research in this Q&A ➡ https://lnkd.in/eiqtPWCE Science Foundation Ireland

We have been delighted with the experiences of staff and students using the UCD Bike Library pilot. Thanks for the feedback, Triona McCormack! As part of our Higher Education Authority-funded pilot project, we will produce a framework for other organisations to develop their own bike library, to help build momentum in the #sharingeconomy and #activetravel for more sustainable cities and communities. To find out more, visit: https://lnkd.in/ekUUnmp3 University College Dublin UCD Sustainability