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SEAI Energy Research

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Listen to our latest podcast where we discuss energy research. Listen here.

Energy research is vital for building a clean and more secure energy future for Ireland. Our research section provides details on research projects and funding in Ireland.

What we do

SEAI aims to improve the coherence of Irish energy research and development. This will help us build a cleaner and more secure energy future, while enhancing our knowledge economy.

See how our research team supports Irish and international energy projects.

About SEAI research

National Energy Research and Policy Conference 2022

Societal transformation for delivering Ireland’s energy revolution

September 8th 2022

Find out more about National Energy Research and Policy Conference 2022

National energy research database

Discover a wide array of Irish energy research projects. Find the companies, academic institutions, research institutes and researchers who work in energy research and innovation.

Discover research projects
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Research funding

We invest in energy research, development and demonstration projects. Our funding programmes are helping Ireland’s transition towards a lower carbon society.

Find out moreabout Research funding
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International Energy Agency (IEA)

We work with the IEA on transitioning towards reliable, affordable and clean energy. Learn more about how we participate in IEA activities, and also how you can get involved.

Find out moreabout International Energy Agency (IEA)

Case studies

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Tallaght Community Energy Living Lab

This project aimed to produce energy from low carbon sources within the community for use locally. It now has around 200 contributors.

Find out moreabout Tallaght Community Energy Living Lab
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Business Model for Livestock Slurries

The solid residues in livestock slurries and wastewater sludges are being researched for potential as a great biomass source.

Find out moreabout Business Model for Livestock Slurries
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Solo Energy

Solo Energy have produced a way to make use of renewable energy throughout the day by pairing it with battery storage.

Find out moreabout Solo Energy
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€650,000Maximum funding available per project