The SEAI Energy Show has a variety of exciting features, including expert talks at the energy theatre, live best practice demonstrations and a networking app.
Energy theatre talks
Located in the centre of the space, SEAI's Energy Theatre are open drop-in sessions that tackle all of the crucial topics of concern to professionals in the energy sector. There is no need to book or register for these sessions, you can drop by at any stage!
Seminars
Every year we run a number of side seminars that you can register for separately. In 2019, we had four key seminars, and were very excited to have CPD Accreditation from RIAI and Engineers Ireland for these sessions. A new schedule of CPD accredited seminars for the 2020 show will be announced soon.
Live best practice demonstrations
Industry experts demonstrate the latest in Energy Technologies
Networking app
Our hugely successful new networking app is available for all attendees and exhibitors. Visitors are able to message and arrange short meetings with exhibitors and other attendees. They are also be able to also book one of our meeting pods, and create a full schedule of events via the app, along with having an interactive map to locate exhibitors.
Meeting pods
Our meeting pods facilitate a private meeting space for attendees and exhibitors to do business.
Electric Vehicle Test Drives
There's a packed schedule of Electric Vehicles to test drive. Our top tip for getting to test drive your dream car is to register early as these spaces book up fast, and if you're registered early, you'll be the first to know when the cars are open for bookings!
Product of the Show Awards
The SEAI Energy Show Product of the Show Awards have championed innovative product developments, especially those incorporating smart energy solutions, for many years. Considerable investment in R&D, coupled with rapidly-changing technology, have seen a wave of pioneering products and systems featured at the Show where many manufacturers now choose to introduce their latest innovations. Apart from the prestige of winning such a highly-regarded award, there are very tangible commercial benefits to successful companies that enter this competition.
The Awards are dynamic and ever-changing, reflecting industry developments, the growing exhibitor base, and the many innovative products and technologies coming to the market. Entries to the five categories are subjected to rigorous assessment by a panel of highly-qualified and experienced professionals drawn from building engineering, architecture, facilities management and contracting.
Winners of the 2019 Product of the Show Awards
OVERALL WINNER
Xylem Water Solutions
SmartBall
Xylem is a leading water technology company committed to "solving water" by creating innovative and smart technology solutions to meet the world's water, wastewater and energy needs. Xylem’s Irish operations are based in Tallaght in Dublin.
SmartBall is an innovative free swimming tool to identify leaks in large diameter pipework for water and waste water networks. It makes continuous recording of acoustic activity while travelling through the pipeline. Data retrieved can be evaluated to report the presence of leaks along the network of pipes.
Best Energy Efficient Product
Grundfos Ireland
Magna 3
Grundfos is a global leader in advanced pump solutions, employing around 18,500 people around the world. Grundfos’ Irish operations are based in Ballymount in Dublin.
The Magna 3 is an energy efficient circulation pump which can save up to 75% on energy compared to a standard circulator. It uses operating data to optimise energy savings with advanced controls for building and energy management.
HIGHLY-COMMENDED
Origen Energy
EC Power XRGI CHP
COMMENDED
Ermen Systems
Airius De-Strat Fan
Best Innovative Product
Xylem Water Solutions
SmartBall
Xylem is a leading water technology company committed to "solving water" by creating innovative and smart technology solutions to meet the world's water, wastewater and energy needs. Xylem’s Irish operations are based in Tallaght in Dublin.
SmartBall is an innovative free swimming tool to identify leaks in large diameter pipework for water and waste water networks. It makes continuous recording of acoustic activity while travelling through the pipeline. Data retrieved can be evaluated to report the presence of leaks along the network of pipes.
HIGHLY-COMMENDED
Ermen Systems
Aspira RHINOCOMFORT
Wilo
K10 Borehole Pump
COMMENDED
SmartPower
Complex optimisation robot tool
Hevac
Hamworthy Upton
Best Renewable Product
Unitherm Heating Systems
LG’s Therma V R32 heat pump
Unitherm Heating Systems Limited provide high-quality, fully integrated heating system solutions for domestic and commercial projects. They have offices in Dublin and Galway.
This heat pump provides heating and hot water from heat generated by an outdoor unit. It provides reliable and powerful heating and can operate even in extremely cold weather.
HIGHLY-COMMENDED
Glen Dimplex
Zeroth Energy System
Best Services Provider
METAC Training
Full suite of Certified Training Courses
METAC Training is the largest energy training and assessment centre in Ireland and trains approximately 2,700 people annually. All courses are nationally and internationally recognised by QQI and Blueflame, amongst others.
HIGHLY-COMMENDED
ORS
Full-service sustainable engineering
Best Lighting Product
EASi LED Lighting
ZERO UV Panel
EASi are a manufacturer and supplier of high quality LED Lighting based in Clare.
The ZERO UV Panel is a low energy light that is completely UV free. It is suitable for pharma facilities that encourage bacteria as a part of the manufacturing process.
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Switch Distribution
Steinel True Presence lighting sensor
COMMENDED
Litho Circuits
The Shannon Lantern
Finalists for the 2019 Product of the Show Awards:
The finalists for this year's Product of the Show Awards have now been announced. They are as follows:
Ermen Systems - Airius De-Strat Fan
A destratification fan nominally used for buildings with large ceiling height such as warehouses to move hot air from the roof level to the occupied space. The unit reduces heating by up to 50% and cooling by up to 40%.
Origen Energy - EC Power XRGI CHP
A small scale, plug and play combined, heat and power unit which generates both heat and electricity. The unit has an ERP Energy Class of A++, Low NOx
Grundfos Ireland – Magna 3
The Magna 3 is an energy efficient circulation pump which can save up to 75% on energy compared to a standard circulator. It uses operating data to optimise energy savings with advanced controls for building and energy management.
SmartPower - Complex optimisation robot tool
This tool allows clients to move electricity load from expensive times of the day to cheaper periods with forecasting models that simulates all inputs to electricity prices.
Hevac - Hamworthy Upton
A commercial gas boiler with low NOx with a turn down ratio of up to 60:1. This boiler fits with small plant rooms fully assembled with pipework connection kits. It has a specially designed aluminium heat exchanger for rapid heat transfer.
Ermen Systems - Aspira RHINOCOMFORT
A wireless single room heat recovery unit with air sanitation and up to 90% efficiency levels. The unit can be complete with temperature, humidity and brightness sensors.
Wilo - K10 Borehole Pump
An innovative borehole pump for difficult environments.
Xylem Water Solutions – SmartBall
An innovative free swimming tool to identify leaks in large diameter pipework for hot water and waste water networks. It makes continuous recording of acoustic activity while travelling through the pipeline. Data retrieved can be evaluated to report the presence of leaks along the network of pipes.
Litho Circuits - The Shannon Lantern
This lantern reduces power consumption by 75% compared with traditional solutions and has up to 50,000 hours lifetime.
Switch Distribution - Steinel True Presence lighting sensor
This unity has the ability to detect occupancy with heating, VOX gases and dimming lighting combined in one unit.
EASi LED Lighting – ZERO UV Panel
This low energy light is completely UV free and is suitable for pharma facilities that encourage bacteria as a part of the facilities process.
Glen Dimplex- Zeroth Energy System
This system provides heating and cooling to residential and commercial spaces using a low temperature network of water to water heat pumps. It can improve energy performance by up to 90% when compared to traditional CHP and boiler installations.
Unitherm Heating Systems - LG’s Therma V R32 heat pump
This high energy efficiency R32 air to water monobloc heat pump has a SCOP of 4.45and is rated A+++. The unit can heat water up to 65°C without a need for a back up heater.
ORS - Full-service sustainable engineering
A firm of engineers who provide support and expert guidance in energy efficiency. They are ISO 50001 certified in energy management services, involved in sustainable energy communities and are experts in Near Zero Energy Buildings.
METAC Training - Full suite of Certified Training Courses
METAC is the largest energy training and assessment centre in Ireland. All courses are nationally and internationally recognised by QQI, Blueflame etc.
Award Categories:
Best Energy Efficient Product
For companies offering an energy efficient solution to business processes, buildings or transport.
Best Innovative Product
For companies offering pioneering smart energy solutions for business. Products should be ground-breaking in setting new business standards beyond current best practice, with verified achievements that have the potential to advance sustainable energy practices in Ireland.
Best Renewable Energy Product
For companies offering an exceptional renewable energy technology product or system that offers a low-carbon alternative to traditional electricity, heat or transport sources.
Best Services Provider
For companies offering energy services, including energy utilities and sustainable energy consultants. Entrants should demonstrate advances being made to improve the efficiency and performance of their energy services offering.
Best Lighting Product
For companies offering cutting-edge lighting products, innovative technology and related controls. Entrants should demonstrate how this dynamic and exciting market segment has advanced application possibilities, security, well-being and of course energy saving
Judging Panel
Paul Martin
Paul Martin is Programme Manager, Technical Standards Development, SEAI and Chairman, CIBSE Ireland. A graduate of Northumbria University, Newcastle and Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT), Paul is a Chartered Member of CIBSE and is also on the Steering Committee of the CIBSE Sustainability Guide L.
Joe Durkan
Joe Durkan is a mechanical engineer and the Programme Manager for the implementation of Article 7 of the Energy Efficiency Directive at SEAI. He has held various roles across the built environment since joining SEAI in 2015 and currently manages Ireland’s Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme
Stephen Weir
Stephen Weir is an electrical services engineer and the Senior Electrical Manager at McKeon Group, with responsibility for all aspects of the company’s Electrical Division. He has worked in the electrical industry for over 15 years. Stephen has been responsible for notable energy retrofit projects, including the supply and installation of new boiler systems to All Hallows DCU Campus, and the LED retrofitting of over 4000 luminaires across a number of DCU buildings, supported by SEAI.
Mona Holtkoetter
Mona Holtkötter has a degree in building services and energy technology and worked in Arup’s Berlin and Dublin offices before being appointed Associate, Market Solutions, International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). Mona has extensive experience across the full spectrum of building services engineering and today is very much involved in influencing design decisions for the wellbeing of building occupants.
John Kane
John Kane is Business Unit Director (Ireland) at Energy & Technical Services Ireland (ETS Ireland). In addition to his extensive industry experience which included Head of Energy Engineering at Dalkia/ Veolia, he is a chartered engineer with Engineers Ireland, a former Chairman of its Energy & Environment Division, and a certified Energy Manager with the Energy Institute.
John Flynn
John A Flynn is a graduate architect currently working with the PM Group on various mission-critical, medical technology and pharmaceutical projects. He is also a PM Group innovation awards recipient, Treasurer of the Architectural Association of Ireland (AAI) and has previously taught design at CTYI DCU. John holds a bachelor of architecture and a bachelor of science in architectural technology, and is currently undertaking a Higher Diploma in Professional Practice in DIT.
Benefits
Winning a prestigious Product of the Show Award endorses the product/service concerned, and gives it significant market status. Commercial advantage will also be enhanced through promotion in trade and business publications. All competition finalists will be profiled at the SEAI Energy Show on a dedicated Product of the Show Awards exhibition area.
Awards presentations
The Awards ceremony took place on the opening day of the Show, when the winners were announced and presented with their certificate.