EP.23 David Connolly, CEO of the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA)

In this week’s episode, Aurora’s Principal Ben Collie talks with David Connolly, CEO of the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA). 

IWEA is Ireland's largest renewable energy association and a leader in Ireland’s fight against climate change. Prior to this role, David was an Associate Professor in Energy Planning at Aalborg University in Copenhagen, where his research focussed on the design and assessment of 100% renewable energy systems for electricity, heat and transport. 

Ben and David discuss: 

•David’s career path and his focus on smart energy systems 
•IWEA’s role and the Irish wind sector potential for the future 
•Decarbonising the Irish energy system, and what a Net Zero 2050 system might look like

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