Research to Policy

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Translating research into policy is a dynamic, multi-stage process that ensures evidence-based insights to inform public decision-making.

Benefits

  • Bridges research and policy gap
  • Delivers actionable evidence
  • Accelerates innovation uptake
  • Supports policy design and evaluation

Events

Bioeconomy & Bioenergy Research Symposium: Driving Innovation in Ireland's Renewable energy and materials sector

Monday 17th November 2025, at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, Tom Johnson House, Dublin 4.

Research to policy briefs

Explore policy briefs published by our funded research, development and demonstration projects.

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Case Studies

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Wind turbines
Energy Research
Renewable Technologies

Robotics innovation transforms offshore wind farm inspection and safety

Advanced aerial and underwater robots improve safety, reduce costs, and enhance offshore wind farm inspection efficiency.

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Community energy
Energy Research

Building local support for renewable energy through early collaboration

The Earning Local Support Architecture (ELSA) helps renewable-energy developers, host communities, and public authorities work together early enough for local knowledge and concerns to shape project development – building trust, improving project design, and creating a stronger basis for local support.

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E-cargo bike
Energy Research

Understanding private E-cargo bike use in Ireland

This research project looked at how people in Ireland use private e-cargo bikes in their daily lives.

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