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Irish Alternative Energy Development

The Irish are currently pursuing energy independence and the further development of their robust economy through the implementation of research and development into alternative energy sources.

Ireland strives to conserve and rejuvenate its naturally beautiful environment, and to clean up its atmosphere through the implementation of alternative energy supplies. The European Union has mandated a reduction in sulphuric and nitric oxide emissions for all member nations. Green energy is needed to meet these objectives. Hydroelectric power has been utilized effectively in Ireland in some areas since the 1930s; however, more of it needs to be installed. Ireland also has the unique opportunity to harness the wave power of its west coast… an abundant energy supply.

Ireland actually has the potential to become an energy exporter through its substantial wind, ocean wave, and biomass-producing alternative energy potentials. Ireland could become a supplier of ocean wave-produced electricity and biomass-fueled energy to continental Europe. At the present time, Ireland is most closely focused on reaching the point where it can produce 15% of the nation’s electricity through wind farms… a government- set national objective by 2010.

Universities, research institutes, and government personnel in Ireland all claim that the development of ocean wave energy technology would be a true driving force for the nation’s economy and one which would greatly help to make Ireland energy independent. A test site for developing wave ocean energy has been established in Ireland, less than two miles off the coast of An Spideal in County Galway Bay. This experimental ocean wave harnessing site is known as “Wavebob”.

Ireland’s Marine Institute CEO, Dr. Peter Heffernan, says “The most energetic waves in the world are located off the West coast of Ireland. The technology to harness the power of the ocean is only just emerging and Ireland has the chance to become a market leader in this sector.”

David Taylor, CEO of the Sustainable Energy Initiative,or SEI, tells us “SEI is committed to innovation in the renewable energy sector. Wave energy is a promising new renewable energy resource which could one day make a significant contribution to Ireland’s electricity generation mix…”

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