Paul Deane from UCC, looks at the role of firm generation in the transformation of Ireland’s electricity sector. (Presentation delivered at the inaugural National Energy Research and Policy Conference, Dublin, Nov 2019)

1. The role of firm generation in the transformation of
Ireland’s electricity sector
Paul Deane |University College Cork
National Energy Research & Policy Conference

2. Energy
Policy &
Modelling
RESEARCH AREAS

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EU Long Term Energy Strategy-
A Net Zero GHG Europe?

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7. EU Power System must be
Carbon Neutral by 2040 and
Carbon Negative beyond

8. Electricity Systems in a Net Zero Europe

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11. Firm Generation-33%
Non-Firm Generation 66%

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Wind Video
0% 100%
Hourly Capacity Factor
Wind power output for
one week

13. Electricity Systems in a Net Zero Ireland

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Research Gaps
• The role of Carbon Capture Projects in Ireland
• Impact on Ireland’s Security of Supply in a low carbon
future
• Social License, Public Willingness to Support

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Policy Needs
The ETS is not fit for Net Zero purpose
Current electricity markets are not fit for Net Zero purpose
Emissions reduction policy rather than RES focussed policy

17. Thank you