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Sustainable Power

Energy consumption is the main source of human-induced greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers across UCD, in partnership with Industry, are developing innovative ways to reduce the carbon-content of energy and increase the efficiency of energy use.

At a glance...

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UCD Energy Institute collaborate with 20+ industry partners on research
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110 researchers from a variety of disciplines across UCD working on Sustainable Power.
€16m
NexSys: €16m strategic research partnership led by the UCD Energy Institute delivering energy system integration to decarbonise the energy sector in Ireland.
7000+
UCD and Northeastern University have partnered to advance health technology research.

Creating Impact

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The interdisciplinary EMPowER project team uses economic and technical models to analyse specific scenarios for the decarbonisation of electricity and consumer technology. Helping Ireland transition to a renewables-led economy
The interdisciplinary EMPowER project team uses economic and technical models to analyse specific scenarios for the decarbonisation of electricity and consumer technology.
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UCD researchers are using a socio-technical approach to investigate how we can design, construct and live-in our buildings and cities more sustainably. Building in a Climate Emergency
UCD researchers are using a socio-technical approach to investigate how we can design, construct and live-in our buildings and cities more sustainably.
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In collaboration with the Smart Dublin programme and schools across Dublin, this H2020 Innovation Action project is changing behaviours and demonstrating sustainable transport solutions. iCHANGE
In collaboration with the Smart Dublin programme and schools across Dublin, this H2020 Innovation Action project is changing behaviours and demonstrating sustainable transport solutions.

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