1. Perspectives on Emerging Technology Options MRIA Annual Forum 2018.
Brendan Barry
Manager, Technology Innovation Unit
ESB Innovation
2nd February 2018

2. CO2 Emissions, Climate & Electricity in context
Just 20% of the Energy used by Consumers in Ireland is Electricity
Less than 20% of the Green House Gas emissions in Ireland are from the Electricity sector
Must move transport and heat from oil and gas to electricity & decarbonise electricity
OTHER (NON ETS) 6%
ELECTRICITY GENERATION 19%
11.3 Mt
HEAT 15%
19.38Mt
CO2
OTHER (ETS) 8%
TRANSPORT 19%
11.8 Mt
AGRICULTURE 33%
19.8 Mt

3. Energy Sector: Scale of the challenge

4. The roadmap for electricity generation
Majority Intermittent renewables supported by IC, Storage and DR
Marine renewables component
Significant CCGT with CCS
No Coal and Peat
Biomass contribution
OTHER (ETS) 8%

5. Marine Renewable emerging technology success factors
Stepping through Technology Readiness Levels
Technology convergence and learning rates
Competitive with other renewables
At scale, export markets
Complimentary Storage technologies
Innovation management & collaborations
Range of pilot projects

6. Westwave, 5MW demonstration wave project
Consenting studies
Grid connection offer
Landowner agreement
Community engagement
Funding support: SEAI / EC
Policy support: OREDP
Technology Ready
NER300 FC/COD timelines

7. Thank You