Activity Tables
- 1. CORCA DHUIBHNE/DINGLE PENINSULA 2020 PROJECTS
- 2. CORCA DHUIBHNE/DINGLE PENINSULA 2030 KEY EVENTS
- 3. PRESENTATIONS AND PANEL PARTICIPATION AT OUTSIDE EVENTS
- 4. MEETINGS WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND PUBLIC BODIES
- 5. VISITS TO DINGLE PENINSULA BY PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVES AND REPRESENTATIVES OF PUBLIC BODIES
- 6. MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS
- 7. MEETINGS WITH BUSINESSES
- 8. PARTICIPATION IN FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
- 9. ESB NETWORKS SPONSORSHIPS
- 10. REPRESENTATION ON BOARDS AND NETWORKS
- 11. RECOGNITION AND AWARDS
- 12. MEDIA COVERAGE
- 13. OUTPUTS
- - a) BROCHURE
- - b) VIDEOS AND VIDEO CLIPS
- - c) CO-CREATED LEARNING BRIEFS
- - d) JOURNAL PAPERS
CORCA DHUIBHNE/DINGLE PENINSULA 2030 PROJECTS
START & END DATE (if applicable) | CORCA DHUIBHNE/DINGLE PENINSULA 2030 PROJECTS |
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April 2018 - ongoing | Dingle Peninsula SEC |
April 2018-June 2021 | Farm Ambassador Pilot Programme |
Oct 2020 - Sept 2023 | EU Ploutos-funded Project (following on from Farm Ambassador Pilot) |
Oct 2018-June 2019 | Development of Energy Master Plan |
Dec 2018-Jan 2022 | ESB Networks Ambassador Programme |
May 2019-June 2020 | Development of Anaerobic Digestion Feasibility Study |
May 2019-Jan 2022 | ESB Networks PV trials |
Nov 2019-Feb 2020 | NEWKD Community Based Socio-Economic Planning Workshops |
Nov 2019-Feb 2020 | Community Energy Mentor Course |
Jan 2020- June 2021 | SFI Discover-funded Project: Activating the Energy Citizen |
April 2020 - ongoing | West Kerry Dairy Farmers Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) |
Sept 2020 - ongoing | Sustainable Travel Pilot Project |
Feb 2021-Jan-2022 | ESB Networks EV Trials |
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 | SFI Discover-funded Project: Community Engagement in Climate Action |
Aug 2021 - Dec 2022 | Creative Ireland-funded Project: Corca Dhuibhne Inbhuanaithe - A Creative Imagining |
May 2021 - ongoing | Dingle Peninsula Designated as Kerry Co Council's Decarbonisation Zone |
Aug 2021 - Jan 2022 | ESB Networks Flexibility Trials |
Oct 2021 - Jan 2022 | ESB Networks Vehicle-to-Grid Trials |
CORCA DHUIBHNE/DINGLE PENINSULA 2030 KEY EVENTS
DATE | CORCA DHUIBHNE/DINGLE PENINSULA 2030 - KEY EVENTS | IN-PERSON OR ONLINE |
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Dec-17 | Seminar with Local/National Stakeholders | In-person |
Apr-18 | Launch of ESB Networks Dingle Project | In-person |
Jul-18 | IoT Water and Agriculture Workshop - Farm Ambassador Pilot Programme | In-person |
Oct-18 | Farmers' Forum Seminar: Farming and Energy - A Time of Transition? | In-person |
Nov-18 | 4 Community Sessions on ESB Networks Dingle Project | In-person |
Dec-18 | ESB Networks Ambassador Programme Launch/Community Networking Event | In-person |
Apr-19 | LED Bulb Swap Event | In-person |
Aug-19 | Farm Ambassador Pilot Programme workshop | In-person |
Oct-19 | Farmers' Forum Seminar: Farming-the Key to a Sustainable Future' | In-person |
Nov-19 | School Climate Hacks | In-person |
Nov 2019-Jan 2020 | 15 Socio-economic Planning Workshops with 8 Local Communities | In-person |
Dec-19 | ESB Networks Dingle Project Community Networking Event | In-person |
Feb-20 | Official Launch of Corca Dhuibhne/Dingle Peninsula 2030 | In-person |
Feb-20 | LED Bulb Swap Event | In-person |
May-Nov 2020 | ESB Networks Energy Information Podcasts on Radio Kerry | Online |
Jun-20 | 'Re-Imagining Dingle Peninsula': Online Workshop 1 | Online |
Jun-20 | Online Animation Workshops | Online |
Sept-20 | Sustainable Travel Stakeholder Meeting | Online |
Oct-20 | 'Re-Imagining Dingle Peninsula': On-Line Workshop 2 | Online |
Oct-20 | ESB Networks/MaREI Knowledge Sharing Workshop | Online |
Nov-20 | 'Armchair Chat with Dingle Peninsula 2030' Webinar, co-hosted with SEAI | Online |
Nov-20 | School Climate Hacks | Online |
Dec-20 | ESB Networks Dingle Project 'Activating the Energy Citizen' Webinar | Online |
Dec-20 | ESB Networks Dingle Project 'End of Year Community Webinar' | Online |
Jun-21 | 'Dingle Adapts Energy' On-Line Series (5 episodes) | Online |
Jun-21 | ESB Networks/MaREI 'Lunch and Learn' Webinar: 'Sustainable Diffusion on the Dingle Peninsula' | Online |
June - Oct 2021 | 20 Energy Clinics | Online |
Jul-21 | Launch of NEWKD Socio-Economic Planning Report, with Joe O'Brien, Minister of State for Community Development and Charities | Online |
Oct-21 | ESB Networks Autumn Webinar Series: 'The Dingle Project' | Online |
Oct-21 | Pre-COP 26 Webinar on 'Collaboration for Sustainability' - Columbia, Portugal, Ireland | Online |
Nov-21 | 'The Road to COP26' - EV trip from Dingle to Glasgow | In-person |
Nov-21 | Two days of farm visits connecting farmers interested in regenerative farming practices and renewable energy opportunities and Maharees Conservation Association with international biodiversity expert and Solar PV farm developer Dr Michael K Dorsey to gain insights for future plans. | In-person |
Dec-21 | ESB Networks Webinar: 'Towards a low carbon society: Introduction and objectives, policy drivers and state support' | Online |
Dec-21 | ESB Networks Webinar: 'EV Trial & Flexibility Trial: Insights, Observations, Learnings & Experiences' | Online |
Dec-21 | ESB Networks Webinar: 'The Active Energy Citizen: Engaging and Empowering Individuals and Communities to Lead Low Carbon Energy Lives' | Online |
Dec-21 | ESB Networks Webinar: 'A Reliable Network for a Dependent Society and a Look to the Future' | Online |
PRESENTATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS AT EVENTS ORGANISED BY OTHERS
DATE | EVENT | PRESENTERS | IN PERSON OR ONLINE |
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May-18 | Sustainability Summer School, UCC | Brendan Tuohy, Dingle Hub | In person |
Nov-18 | National Dialogue on Climate Action Regional Meeting, Tralee | Deirdre de Bhailís, Dingle Hub | In person |
Nov-18 | Future Proofing our Rural Communities: Keeping Them Vibrant and Sustainable Conference, organized by IFA/NEWKD/Teagasc | Brendan Tuohy, Dingle Hub | In person |
Nov-18 | Kerry Tourism Forum | Brendan Tuohy, Dingle Hub | In person |
Mar-19 | University-wide Module on Sustainability, UCC (with local participation from Dingle) | Brendan Tuohy, Dingle Hub | In person |
Apr-19 | Environ 2019 Conference | Connor McGookin, MaREI | In person |
May-19 | Joint Committee on Climate Action Meeting with Third-level Students in Seanad Chamber, as Part of Europe Day | Connor McGookin, MaREI | In person |
May-19 | All-Energy 19 Exhibition and Conference | John Fitzgerald, ESB Networks | In person |
Jun-19 | SEAI SEC South West Webinar | Deirdre de Bhailís, Dingle Hub | Online |
Jun-19 | IPASS Summer School, Italy | Evan Boyle, MaREI | In person |
Aug-19 | Royal Geographical Society, London | Evan Boyle, MaREI | In person |
Sept-19 | European University Association 1st Energy and Environmental Clustering Event | Connor McGookin, MaREI | In person |
Oct-19 | 'Creating Economic and Business Opportunities from Climate Change' Conference, organized by Regional Transition Team of the Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan to 2020 | Deirdre de Bhailís, Dingle Hub | In person |
Oct-19 | Energy Action Fuel Poverty Conference | Brendan Tuohy, Dingle Hub | In person |
Nov-19 | MaREI Symposium 2019 | Connor McGookin, MaREI | In person |
Nov-19 | 'Roundtable on Climate Change with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar', organized by SFI as part of Science Week | Clare Watson, MaREI | In person |
Nov-19 | Ireland's Edge, as part of Dingle's Other Voices Festival | Deirdre de Bhailís, Dingle Hub | In person |
Dec-19 | 'Community Owned Energy in Ireland: Lessons Learnt from Germany and Denmark' Conference, organised by Western Development Commission (WDC) | Xavier Dubuisson, XD Consulting (Dingle Peninsula AD Feasibility Study) | In person |
May-20 | MaREI's 9th Annual Energy and Climate Policy Research Webinar | Brian O’Gallachóir, MaREI | Online |
Jul-20 | Edison Electric Institute Webinar | Fergal Egan, ESB Networks | Online |
Aug-20 | 'nternational Sustainability Transition's Conference, Vienna, Austria | Connor McGookin, & Evan Boyle, MaREI | Online |
Oct-20 | Energy Ireland Conference | Deirdre de Bhailís, Dingle Hub | Online |
Oct-20 | Údarás na Gaeltachta LECo Energy Workshop | Deirdre de Bhailís, Dingle Hub | Online |
Oct-20 | Engineering Climate Action: Solutions to Combat Climate Change in Ireland Conference, organized by Engineers Ireland | Deirdre de Bhailís, Dingle Hub | Online |
Nov-20 | Annual ERBE LoLo Colloquium, co-hosted by University College Cork, University College London and Loughborough University | Connor McGookin, MaREI | Online |
Nov-20 | MaREI Symposium 2020 | Connor McGookin, & Evan Boyle, MaREI | Online |
Dec-20 | Local Climate Dialogues Workshop - An Exchange with Imagining 2050, Dingle Peninsula 2030, GEAI Leitrim and Energy Polities | Connor McGookin, & Evan Boyle, MaREI | Online |
Feb-21 | The Dingle Electrification Project: Informing the Design of the Distribution Network for a Low Carbon Society - RPG Conference | Fergal Egan, ESB Networks | Online |
Feb-21 | National Economic and Social Council (NESC) Rural Resilience Roundtable | Clare Watson, MaREI | Online |
Feb-21 | International Power Virtual Summit 2021 | Clare Duffy, ESB Networks | Online |
Mar-21 | Dingle Project Community Engagement organized by World Energy Organisation | Claire McElligott, ESB Networks | Online |
Mar-21 | Humanising Energy Transition organized by World Energy Council | Claire McElligott, ESB Networks | Online |
Mar-21 | UCC Environmental Society Climate Conference | Clare Watson, MaREI | Online |
Apr-21 | NSAI Technical Committee 20 | Fergal Egan, ESB Networks | Online |
Apr-21 | ENoLL (European Network of Living Labs) | Deirdre de Bhailís, Dingle Hub | Online |
Apr-21 | Still Connecting Webinar, organized by Campus Engage, Irish Universities Association & Science Foundation Ireland | Evan Boyle, MaREI | Online |
Jun-21 | Royal Irish Academy (RIA) Event on Knowledge Co-production | Connor McGookin, & Evan Boyle, MaREI | Online |
Jun-21 | Educating Engineers for Sustainable Development Conference | Connor McGookin, MaREI | Online |
Jun-21 | Positive City Exchange (+CxC) Project | Fergal Egan, ESB Networks | Online |
Jun-21 | Environ 2020 Conference | Connor McGookin, & Evan Boyle, MaREI | Online |
Jun-21 | EPA Climate Conference | Clare Watson, MaREI | Online |
Jun-21 | Credence Project Showcase Event | Brian O’Gallachóir, MaREI & Clare Duffy, ESB Networks | Online |
Jun-21 | Educating Engineers for Sustainable Development Conference | Connor McGookin, MaREI | Online |
Jul-21 | Presentation to Embassy of Finland | Fergal Egan, Ciaran Geaney, Claire McElligott, ESB Networks | Online |
Sept-21 | ESB Generation and Trading Brainfood Session | Fergal Egan, ESB Networks | Online |
Sept-21 | ESB Networks Innovation Panel | Ciaran Geaney, ESB Networks | Online |
Sept-21 | Supplier Presentation Innovation Panel | Ciaran Geaney, ESB Networks | Online |
Oct-21 | Engineers Ireland National Conference | Fergal Egan, ESB Networks | Online |
Oct-21 | "Humanising the Global Energy Transition" Discussion Panel, organised by World Energy Council | Fergal Egan, ESB Networks | Online |
Oct-21 | EU Sustainable Energy Week - Dingle Project: A Platform for Change | Fergal Egan, ESB Networks | Online |
Nov-21 | "Planning our Energy Future" Energy Planning Conference, organized by Codema | Tom Fitzgerald, Dingle Hub & Connor McGookin, MaREI | Online |
Nov-21 | COP26 Side Event | Deirdre de Bhailís, Dingle Hub | In person |
Nov-21 | "Creating Our Future" Students Union National Conference, Carlow I.T. | Evan Boyle, MaREI | In person |
Nov-21 | Knowledge Sharing Event for North/East Cork community groups, organised by SECAD | Deirdre de Bhailís, Dingle Hub | Online |
Nov-21 | "The Changing Face of Agriculture" Webinar organized by Ludgate Hub, Skibbereen | Deirdre de Bhailís, Dingle Hub & Dinny Galvin, Farm Ambassador | Online |
Dec-21 | Creative Ireland Evaluation Workshop | Clare Watson, MaREI | Online |
MEETINGS WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND PUBLIC BODIES
(not including Ministers’ visits and routine meetings with officials from Kerry County Council and Údarás na Gaeltachta)
ORGANISATION | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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Bord Iascaigh Mhara | 1 | |||
CIE/Bus Eireann | 5 (incl 2 sus travel pilot mtngs) | 2 | ||
Climate Action Regional Offices (CARO) | 2 (incl day long visit) | |||
Commission for Regulation of Utilities | 2 | 1 (incl day long visit) | ||
Dept Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) | 2 | 1 | ||
Dept Climate Change and Energy (DCCAE)/Dept Environment and Climate Change (DECC) | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
Dept Taoiseach (Climate Action Unit) | 1 | |||
Dept Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTAS) | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Eirgrid | 1 | |||
Enterprise Ireland | 2 | 1 | ||
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - National Climate Dialogue | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) | 2 | |||
Kerry County Council | 4 | 7 | 1 | 3 (re Decarbonisation Zone) |
Kerry Education Training Board (KETB)/Kerry College | 4 | 4 | 6 | |
Local Link Kerry | 1 | 3 | 2 (incl sus travel pilot mtng) | 1 |
National Transport Authority (NTA) | 1 | 1 (sus travel pilot mtng) | 1 | |
Office of Public Works | 1 | 1 | ||
Science Foundation Ireland | 1 | |||
SOLAS | 2 | |||
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) | 1 | 4 | 3 (incl sus travel pilot mtng) | 5 |
Teagasc | 2 | 3 | 1 |
VISITS TO DINGLE PENINSULA BY PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVES AND REPRESENTATIVES OF PUBLIC BODIES - all in person
DATE | EVENT | ATTENDEES |
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Jun-18 | Presentations and discussion on proposals for the redevelopment of the Dingle Workhouse, and Dingle Peninsula 2030 | Minister for Gaeltacht, Joe McHugh TD, Minister for State, Brendan Griffin TD, Cllr. Seamus Cosai Fitzgerald and Dr Conor Brosnan |
Jul-18 | Tour of Dingle Hub | Julie Sinnamon, CEO, & Jerry Moloney, Mid-West Regional Director, Enterprise Ireland |
Jul-18 | Discussion on Dingle Peninsula 2030 | Margaret Desmond, Senior Manager, National Dialogue on Climate Action, EPA |
Jun-19 | Overview of Dingle Hub activities and strategic objectives | William Parnell, Assistant Secretary, Department of Rural and Community Development |
Sept-19 | Presentations, discussion and day-long engagement, including lunch with ESB Networks Ambassadors and visit to trial home | The Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU): Paul McGowan, Chair; Aoife McEvilly, Commissioner; Michelle Whelan, John Melvin, Karen Trant and Ann McGarry, (Directors, CRU) |
Sept-19 | Presentations, discussion and site visit to two ESB Networks Ambassador homes | Pat O Doherty, CEO, ESB Networks and Ellvena Graham, Chair of ESB |
Oct-19 | Presentations, discussion and site visit to ESB Networks trial home | Garrett Blaney, Chair, Comreg |
Nov-19 | Presentations and discussion with the Climate Action Regional Offices (CARO) Management Group | Louis Duffy, Liam Dromey & Tara Kenneally, Cork Co Co; Joe Boland & Alan Dunney, Kildare Co Co; David Dodd & Celine Riley, Dublin City Co; Martin Keating, Mayo Co Co; David Mellett & John Condon, Mayo Co Co; John O'Neill, DCCAE; Barry O'Dwyer MaREI (Climate Ireland) |
Jul-21 | Presentation and discussion in Dingle Hub | Minister for Rural and Community Development and Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphries TD and Minister for Education, Norma Foley, TD |
Jul-21 | Presentation and discussion in Dingle Hub | Dermot Byrne, Chair, SEAI |
Jul-21 | Presentation and discussion in Dingle Hub, with a site visit to the Maharees | Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD |
Aug-21 | Presentation and discussion in Dingle Hub, with site visits to Tralee Bay Wetlands, Blennerville Windmill and Maharees | Sinead Dooly, Head of Public Engagement, EirGrid |
Sept-21 | Presentation and discussion in Dingle Hub on West Kerry Dairy farmers SEC and sensor technologies supporting carbon emissions reductions on farms | Minister for Agriculture Food and The Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD and Minister for Education, Norma Foley, TD |
Sept-21 | Presentation and discussion in Dingle Hub, farm visit, and visit to Spillane's Bar and Restaurant (ESB Networks Ambassador) | Andrew Brownlee, Director General; David Smith, (Acting) Director of Quality and Construction Services; Dr Susan Gill, Assistant Manager, Apprenticeship Services, SOLAS |
Oct-Nov 2021 | ESB Networks Stakeholder Visits to Dingle Project Ambassador premises | Internal Corporate ESB Stakeholders; Suppliers & Electricity Association of Ireland; SEAI & DCCAE; DRAI; EirGrid/NIE; ESB Networks IT & Telecoms & Enterprise Services; Project Technology Partners; ESB Executive Team & Senior Managers |
Nov-21 | Meeting at COP26, Glasgow, with a promise of a follow-up visit to Dingle | An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, TD |
Nov-21 | Presentation and discussion in Benner's Hotel and farm visit | Enda Gallagher, DECC; Margie McCarthy, Director of Research and Policy Insights, SEAI; Con O Sullivan, Kerry ETB |
Nov-21 | Presentation and discussion in Dingle Hub, visit to Ambassador farm and Lispole EcoFarm | Tania Banotti, Director, Creative Ireland |
MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY BASED GROUPS - all online
ORGANISATION | 2020 | 2021 |
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Cobh Zero Carbon, Cobh, Co Cork | 1 | |
Community Power | 1 | 2 |
Climate Action Strathaven, Scotland | 1 | |
Bothwell Futures, Scotland | 1 | |
Food Waste Reduction Group, Dingle Peninsula | 1 | |
Friends of the Earth | 1 | |
Green Offaly, Co Offaly | 3 | |
Green Skibbereen | 1 | |
Group interested in Hemp Production and Markets on Dingle Peninsula | 1 | |
Inishowen Development Partnership | 1 | |
Kerry Cycling Campaign | 1 | |
Kerry Food Hub | 1 | |
Kerry Branch of IFA | 1 | |
Loop Head Together | 2 | 1 |
Ludgate Hub, Skibbereen | 1 | 2 |
Mayo Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) | 1 | |
SECAD Training Session for 8 community groups in North/East Cork | 2 | |
Stoneybatter Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) | 1 | |
3 Counties Energy Agency | 1 | |
Tipperary Energy Agency | 1 |
MEETINGS WITH BUSINESSES
ORGANISATION | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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Kerry Group | 2 | 1 | ||
Pure World Energy: Net Zero Support | 1 | |||
Solar Beo | 1 | |||
Murphy's Ice cream | 1 | |||
Dingle Distillery | 1 |
PARTICIPATION IN FESTIVALS AND PUBLIC EVENTS (Pre-Covid Restrictions)
DATE | EVENT | PARTICIPATION |
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OCT 2018 | Dingle Food Festival, Dingle | ESB Networks Dingle Project Information Stand |
JAN 2019 | Sunday Business Post Power Summit, Croke Park Conference Centre, Dublin | ESB Networks Dingle Project Exhibition Stand |
MARCH 2019 | SEAI Energy Show, RDS, Dublin | ESB Networks Dingle Project Exhibition Stand |
MARCH 2019 | Dingle Film Festival | Launch of ESB Networks Ambassador Video |
MAY 2019 | Féile na Bealtaine Arts and Music Festival, Dingle | ESB Networks Marquee |
JUNE 2019 | Comortás Peile na Gaeltachta, Gallarus, Dingle Peninsula | ESB Networks Marquee |
AUG 2019 | Féile Lios Póil, Lispole Community Hall | Energy Exhibition & Green Energy Workshops (Ciste Timpeallacht) |
AUG 2019 | ‘Energy in Agriculture’ (hosted by Teagasc, TEA, Gurteen, Tipperary Co. Council and IFA), Gurteen College. Co. Tipperary | ESB Networks Dingle Project Exhibition Stand |
SEPT 2019 | National Ploughing Championships, Fenagh, Co. Carlow | ESB Networks Dingle Project Exhibition Stand |
OCT 2019 | Dingle Food Festival, Dingle | ESB Networks Dingle Project Exhibition Stand |
ESB NETWORKS LOCAL SPONSORSHIPS
DATE | EVENT |
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Oct-18 | Dingle Food Festival |
May-19 | Dingle Film Festival |
Apr-19 | LED bulb swap event |
May-19 | Féile na Bealtaine Lá Le Paistí |
Jun-19 | Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta, Gallarus |
Oct-19 | Dingle Food Festival |
Mar-20 | Dingle Animation On-line Festival - Energy Animation cartoons |
REPRESENTATION ON ADVISORY PANELS/BOARDS AND NETWORKS
DATES | ORGANISATION |
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2019-ongoing | CRU Networks Stakeholder Engagement Evaluation (NSEE) Panel |
April 2021-ongoing | ESB Networks Customer & Society Panel |
July 2021- ongoing | Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS) Communities Steering Board |
April 2021-ongoing | ENoLL (European Network of Living Labs) |
June 2021-ongoing | Agro Bridges - (Building Bridges Between Producers & Consumers) |
RECOGNITION AND AWARDS
Date | ACHIEVEMENT | LINK |
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Jun-20 | Shortlisted for Edison Electric Institute Awards in recognition of contribution to Community Engagement | https://www.eei.org/about/Pages/awards.aspx |
Nov-20 | MaREI Engaged Research Exemplar | |
Dec-20 | Dingle Peninsula 2030 featured on UN website | https://unric.org/en/sustainable-development-and-the-dingle-peninsula/ |
Apr-21 | Dingle Hub accepted as a member of ENoLL (European Network of Living Labs) | https://enoll.org/ |
May-21 | Dingle Peninsula proposed as the Decarbonisation Zone for County Kerry | |
Jun-21 | Dingle Hub Overall Winner of Digital Town Awards | https://www.weare.ie/about-ie-digital-town-awards/ |
May-22 | Corca Dhuibhne/Dingle Peninsula 2030 won the Climate Action Award at the 2021 IPB National Pride of Place Awards | |
June-22 | Corca Dhuibhne/Dingle Peninsula 2030 won the UCC Engaged Research of the Year 2021 award |
MEDIA COVERAGE
DATE | MEDIA OUTLET | FORMAT | FEATURING | LINK |
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28-Sept-17 | Irish Independent | News article | Dingle unveiled as €4m 'test bed' for smart electricity network of the future at launch of ESB Networks Innovation Strategy | https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/dingle-to-be-4m-test-bed-for-how-grid-will-meet-growing-demand-for-power-36176297.html |
26-Mar-18 | Radio Kerry | Radio interview | Siobhan de Paor- smart meter concerns | https://www.radiokerry.ie/meeting-smart-meter-plan-dingle-march-26th-2018/ |
03-Apr-18 | Morning Ireland, RTE Radio 1 | Radio Interview | Marguerite Sayers, Managing Director of ESB Networks, talks about the launch of the Dingle Project | https://rte.ie/r.html?rii=b9_21342333_48_03-04-2018_ |
03-Apr-18 | The Irish Times | News article | Dingle Peninsula to be used as test area for renewable electricity projects | https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/dingle-peninsula-to-be-used-as-test-area-for-renewable-electricity-projects-1.3448417 |
03-Apr-18 | Radio Kerry | Radio Interview | Marguerite Sayers, ESB Networks, and Deirdre de Bhailis, Dingle Hub, on ESB Networks Dingle Project launch | |
04-Apr-18 | The Kerryman | News article | ESB launched "future electricity network" project in Dingle | https://www.pressreader.com/ireland/the-kerryman-north-kerry/20180404/282252371092149 |
09-Apr-18 | Clean Energy News | Article | ESB Networks unveils Dingle as epicentre of Ireland's smart energy future | https://www.current-news.co.uk/news/esb-networks-unveils-dingle-as-epicentre-of-irelands-smart-energy-future |
09-Apr-18 | Constructionireland.ie | Article | ESB Launches Electricity Pilot Project in Dingle | https://www.constructionireland.ie/construction-news/243136/esb-launches-electricity-pilot-project-in-dingle |
05-Jul-18 | Radio Kerry | Radio Interview | John Fitzgerald, ESB Networks, on Dingle Project and Ambassador Call | http://www.radiokerry.ie/e4-million-esb-networks-project-coming-dingle/ |
18-Dec-18 | Radio Kerry | Radio interview | Claire McElligott, John Fitzgerald, ESB Networks, on Launch of Dingle Project Ambassadors | https://www.radiokerry.ie/esb-networks-dingle-project-ambassadors-december-18th-2018/ |
18-Dec-18 | Irish Tech News | Article | Dingle project to help ESB Networks understand how evolving technologies will interact on the electricity network of the future | https://irishtechnews.ie/dingle-project-to-help-esb-networks-understand-how-evolving-technologies-will-interact-on-the-electricity-network-of-the-future/ |
19-Dec-18 | The Kerryman | News article | Power to the People Project Sparks Off launch of Dingle Project Ambassadors | https://www.pressreader.com/ireland/the-kerryman-south-kerry-edition/20181219/282063393070359 |
05-Jan-19 | thejournal.ie | News website | Dingle residents share in €350,000 of future ESB technologies | https://www.thejournal.ie/dingle-homes-the-first-in-new-decade-of-esb-sustainable-electricity-modes-4405122-Jan2019/ |
22-Mar-19 | Breaking News.ie | News website | Blockchain can help fuel bright future for community renewable energy - with reference to ESB Networks Dingle Project | https://www.breakingnews.ie/business/blockchain-can-help-fuel-bright-future-for-community-renewable-energy-912610.html |
26-May-19 | Sunday Times | Business Interview | Pat O'Doherty - The boss taking ESB on a power trip into greener energy | https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-boss-taking-esb-on-a-power-trip-into-greener-energy-3jzcqsmp9 |
18-Jun-19 | Radio Kerry | Radio interview | Prof John Wenger, UCC; Pat O'Driscoll, IFA county chair, John Reen, Reen's Garage, and Dinny Galvin - reaction to Climate Action Plan | https://www.radiokerry.ie/climate-action-plan-reaction-june-18th-2019/ |
10-Jul-19 | The Kerryman | News article | Launch of interim findings of anaerobic digestion feasibility study | https://www.pressreader.com/ireland/the-kerryman-south-kerry-edition/20190710/282033328761818 |
14-Sept-19 | The Kerryman | News article | Dingle SEC a finalist in Sustainable Energy Ireland national competition | https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/localnotes/dingle-sec-a-finalist-in-sustainable-energy-ireland-national-competition-38486618.html |
20-Sept-19 | KillarneyToday.com | Article | More power to you, west Kerry | https://www.killarneytoday.com/power-west-kerry/ |
08-Oct-19 | Irish Times | Sponsored article by ESB Networks | All Charged up for a Change - with brief reference to Dingle Project | https://www.irishtimes.com/sponsored/esb/all-charged-up-for-a-change-1.4032402 |
09-Oct-19 | The Kerryman | Article | ESB to test electric cars in West Kerry | https://www.pressreader.com/ireland/the-kerryman-north-kerry/20191009/282119228293546 |
29-Oct-19 | Irish Times | Sponsored article by ESB Networks | Using Clean Electricity to Address Carbon Emissions in Heating and Transport -with brief reference to Dingle Project | https://www.irishtimes.com/sponsored/esb/using-clean-electricity-to-address-carbon-emissions-in-heating-and-transport-1.4060635 |
29-Oct-19 | Blindboy Podcast | Interview | Discussion with Prof Jerry Murphy, & Clare Watson, MaREI, on Bioenergy and Climate Action, with reference to Dingle Peninsula 2030 | https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/science-week-2019/id1300577518?i=1000456039826 |
24-Nov-19 | Irish Times | Article | It's quite possible to turn our homes into micro-generation stations With brief reference to Dingle project | https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/homes-and-property/it-s-quite-possible-to-turn-our-homes-into-micro-generation-stations-1.4084009 |
4 Dec 2019 | Irish Farmers Journal | Article | The Dingle project transitioning to a low carbon energy system | https://www.farmersjournal.ie/the-dingle-project-transitioning-to-a-low-carbon-energy-system-512873 |
10-Dec-19 | Radio Kerry | Radio Interview | John Fitzgerald, ESB Networks, on plans for electric vehicle trial | https://www.radiokerry.ie/esb-networks-giving-electric-vehicles-15-people-west-kerry-trial/ |
11-Dec-19 | The Kerryman | Article | West Kerry gets clued-in to a cleaner future ESB Networks Dingle Project | https://www.pressreader.com/ireland/the-kerryman-south-kerry-edition/20191211/282011854241143 |
15-May-20 | Radio Kerry | Podcast | ESB Networks' Pilot Project on the Dingle Peninsula - View on Air Source Heat Pumps Fergal Egan (ESBN); Paul Kenny (Tipp Energy Agency); Rory McKeown ESBN Ambassador | https://www.radiokerry.ie/insights/esb-networks-pilot-project-dingle-peninsula-view-air-source-heat-pumps-213712 |
19-May-20 | Farming Independent | Article | Green Energy Strategy is proving a win-win deal for West Kerry dairy farmers Dinny Galvin (ESBN Ambassador; Community Energy Mentor, West Kerry Dairy Farmers SEC) | https://dinglepeninsula2030.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Dinny-Galvin-Farming-Independent-19.05.2020.pdf |
25-Jun-20 | Radio Kerry Agritime | Podcast | Dinny Galvin, starting at 15.30 mins | https://www.radiokerry.ie/podcasts/agritime/agritime-june-25th-2020-216311 |
25-Jun-20 | Raidio na Gaeltachta | Nuacht | Update on ESBN Dingle Project from Deirdre de Bhailis, Dingle Hub | |
21-Jul-20 | Radio Kerry | Podcast | ESB Networks' Pilot Project on the Dingle Peninsula - View on Solar PV Technology Fergal Egan of ESB Networks; Alan Jackson, TEA; Colm Kennedy, PV Trial Participant | https://www.radiokerry.ie/esb-networks-dingle-solar-pv-technology/ |
04-Sept-20 | Irish Times | Article, mentioning Dingle project (Sponsored by ESBN) | Innovating for a Low Carbon Impact | https://www.irishtimes.com/sponsored/esb/innovating-for-a-low-carbon-impact-1.4337609 |
05-Oct-20 | Raidio na Gaeltachta - An Saol Ó Dheas | Radio interview | Re-imagine Dingle event | |
20-Oct-20 | The Kerryman & | Article | Information Gathering Stations to Help make Farms More Efficient | https://www.independent.ie/business/farming/forestry-enviro/environment/information-gathering-stations-to-help-make-farms-more-efficient-39622780.html |
Farming Independent | (EU Ploutos funding award) | |||
14-Oct-20 | Radio na Gaeltachta Adhmhaidin | Interview | Deirdre de Bhailis, Dingle Hub on EU Ploutos. Starting at 46 mins 33 secs | https://www.rte.ie/rnag/adhmhaidin/programmes/2020/1014/1171450-adhmhaidin-d-cadaoin-14-deireadh-fmhair-2020/ |
14-Oct | Raidio na Gaeltachta | An Saol Ó Dheas with Michéal Ó Céilleachair | https://www.rte.ie/radio/radioplayer/html5/#/rnag/21852126 | |
15-Oct-20 | Radio Kerry Agritime | Interview | Deirdre de Bhailis, Dingle Hub, on EU Ploutos project Starting at 35mins 30 secs | https://www.radiokerry.ie/podcasts/agritime/agritime-october-15th-2020-223300 |
17-Oct-20 | The Farmers' Journal | Article | Carbon Efficiency (EU Ploutos) | https://dinglepeninsula2030.com/projects/agriculture/euploutos/ |
22-Oct-20 | Kerry's Eye | Article | Farmers to Battle Climate Change (EU Ploutos) | https://dinglepeninsula2030.com/projects/agriculture/euploutos/ |
Nov-20 | EU Network of Living Labs - EnoLL | Webpage | Dingle Hub application to be an EU Living Lab accepted and profile added to website | https://enoll.org/network/living-labs/?livinglab=dingle-creativity-and-innovation-hub#description |
15-Dec-20 | Raidió na Gaeltachta | Deirdre de Bhailis, Dingle Hub, gives a wrap up of the year | https://www.rte.ie/radio/radioplayer/html5/#/rnag/21883227 | |
Dec-20 | Science Foundation Ireland website | Webpage | Dingle 2030 Case Study | https://www.sfi.ie/research-news/stories/climate/dingle-2030/ |
05-Jan-21 | Irish Examiner | News article | Dingle sustainability initiative hailed by the UN | https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-40201490.html Piece on UN website https://unric.org/en/sustainable-development-and-the-dingle-peninsula/ |
06-Jan-21 | RTE Morning Ireland | Radio | Mention of Examiner piece on UN. | |
05-Jan-21 | Agriland.ie | Webpage | Kerry Dairy Farmers invite quotations for consultant to carry out 'Energy Master Plan' | https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/kerry-dairy-farmers-invite-quotations-for-consultant-to-carry-out-energy-master-plan/ |
06-Jan-21 | engineersireland.ie | Webpage | Dingle Peninsula 2030 sustainability project receives thumbs-up from the UN | https://www.engineersireland.ie/Engineers-Journal/News/dingle-peninsula-2030-sustainability-project-receives-thumbs-up-from-un |
06-Jan-21 | radiokerry.ie | Webpage | Kerry sustainability project highlighted by United Nations | https://www.radiokerry.ie/news/kerry-sustainability-project-highlighted-united-nations-227386 |
13-Jan-21 | Interregeurope.eu | Webpage | Dingle Sustainability Project Hailed by the UN | https://www.interregeurope.eu/intensify/news/news-article/10943/dingle-sustainability-project-hailed-by-the-un/ |
06-Jan-21 | Agriland.ie | Webpage | Dingle Farm Ambassador Programme commended by UN | https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/dingle-farm-ambassador-programme-commended-by-un/ |
17-Jan-21 | Sunday Times (Linda Daly) | Feature in Climate Supplement | Cheers to Community Spirit Clare Watson, MaREI, references Dingle Peninsula 2030 | https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/cheers-to-community-spirit-wcdhw6c5z |
01-Feb-21 | Radio Kerry | Webpage & 2 news bulletins | Electric vehicle trial beginning on Dingle Peninsula | https://www.radiokerry.ie/news/electric-vehicle-trial-beginning-dingle-peninsula-228651 |
Feb-21 | The Kerryman | Article | ESB Networks Dingle Project EV launch | |
Feb-21 | The Kerry's Eye | Article | ESBN Dingle Project EV launch | |
03-Feb-21 | Raidió na Gaeltachta | Radio interview | Deirdre de Bhailis, Dingle Hub, interview with Áine Uí Laoithe | |
14-Feb-21 | Sunday Times (Arlene Harris) | Feature article in Climate Supplement | Community looks to a low carbon future article | https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/7a0552a8-6d26-11eb-ba86-e516f9df6e0a?shareToken=09f2414bdd16be453743ecf530231e48 |
18-Feb-21 | Evoke | Feature article (sponsored by ESBN) | Publican Rose Spillane: Going green has saved us 20% in operating costs | https://evoke.ie/2021/02/18/promoted/rose-spillane-spillane-bar-interview |
Feb-21 | Green Offaly Almanac | Article | A Tale from West Kerry- interview with Dinny Galvin | |
19-Mar-21 | Independent.ie | Feature on Dingle Project Ambassador Rory McKeown (sponsored by ESBN) | From dated 90s bungalow to eco-friendly haven: How one family renovated their dream home | https://www.independent.ie/storyplus/from-dated-90s-bungalow-to-eco-friendly-haven-how-one-family-renovated-their-dream-home-40131626.html |
23-Mar-21 | Gov.ie | Webpage | SFI Discover Programme Funding announcement (including Dingle Peninsula 2030) | https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/58a2c-minister-harris-announces-52-million-to-support-science-foundation-ireland-discover-programme/ |
26-Mar-21 | Conversations with Irish Doctors for the Environment | Podcast | Clare Watson, MaREI, talks about the psychology of climate action, and references Dingle Peninsula 2030 | https://anchor.fm/irishdovsenv/episodes/The-psychology-of-climate-action-with-Dr--Clare-Watson-ethurm |
31-Mar-21 | Newstalk Green Scene with Pat Kenny | Interview | The Dingle Peninsula is becoming a living laboratory | https://www.newstalk.com/podcasts/highlights-from-the-pat-kenny-show/green-scene-the-dingle-peninsula-is-becoming-a-living-laboratory |
09-Apr-21 | Newstalk - Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg | Podcast | Clare Watson, MaREI talks about community engagement & Dingle Peninsula 2030 | https://www.newstalk.com/podcasts/down-to-earth-with-cara-augustenborg/episode-11-bending-the-emissions-curve |
10-May-21 | Radio Kerry | Podcast | ESB Networks' Pilot Project on the Dingle Peninsula Electric Vehicles Ciaran Geaney (ESBN) Simon Acton (Irish EV Owners Assoc) Mike Lyne (trial participant) | https://www.radiokerry.ie/news/esb-networks-dingle-project-electric-vehicles-235580 |
11-May-21 | Future Now Future Next Podcast Series (ESB in partnership with RTE) | Podcast | Episode 5 The Future of Energy, with Marie Donnelly (Chair Climate Change Advisory Council), Brian Ó Gallachoir (MaREI, mention of Dingle Peninsula 2030), Clare Duffy (ESBN, mention of Dingle Storenet), Laurence E, Jones (Edison Electric Institute) | |
26-May-21 | The Kerryman | Article | Tom Brings World of Experience to Hub Job in Dingle Tom Fitzgerald, Dingle Hub, introduced as new Community Engagement Coordinator | https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/lifestyle/tom-brings-world-of-experience-to-hub-job-in-dingle-40469309.html |
27-May-21 | West Kerry Live | Article | Tom Fitzgerald introduced as new Community Engagement Coordinator | https://issuu.com/westkerrylive/docs/wkerrylive309 |
26-Oct-21 | Raidió na Gaeltachta - Athmhaidin | Radio interview | Deirdre de Bhailis, Dingle Hub, interviewed by Sláine Ní Chathalláin | https://www.rte.ie/radio/rnag/adhmhaidin/programmes/2021/1026/1255869-adhmhaidin-d-mirt-26-deireadh-fmhair-2021/ |
27-Oct-21 | Kerry's Eye | Photo | Dinny Galvin, Deirdre de Bhailís and the EV setting off for COP26 | |
28-Oct-21 | RTE Website | Article | Kerry project aims to shape Ireland's electric future | https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2021/1028/1256281-climate-dingle/ |
28-Oct-21 | Morning Ireland | Radio piece with Paschal Sheehy | ESB preparing for a low-carbon future Featuring Deirdre de Bhailis, Dingle Hub, Claire McElligott, ESBN and Dinny Galvin | https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22022997/ |
28-Oct-21 | RTE Six One News | TV piece | As above | |
28-Oct-21 | Radio Kerry Agritime | Radio interview | Dinny Galvin interview with Aisling O'Brien | https://www.radiokerry.ie/podcasts/agritime/?utm_campaign=web&utm_source=email&utm_medium=web |
29-Oct-21 | Raidió na Gaeltachta | Radio Interview | Sláine Ní Chathalláin interview with Deirdre de Bhailís, Dingle Hub, on Athmhaidin | https://www.rte.ie/radio/rnag/adhmhaidin/programmes/2021/1026/1255869-adhmhaidin-d-mirt-26-deireadh-fmhair-2021/ |
31-Oct-21 | Raidió na Gaeltachta | Radio Interview | Deirdre de Bhailis, Dingle Hub, interview on An tSeachtain | https://www.rte.ie/radio/rnag/an-tseachtain/programmes/2021/1031/1256953-an-tseachtain-le-mirn-n-ghadhra-d-domhnaigh-31-deireadh-fmhair-2021// |
Oct 2021 | Daily Mail | Article | EV journey to COP26 | |
02-Nov-21 | Raidió na Gaeltachta - Nuacht | Radio clip | News item | https://www.rte.ie/radio/rnag/clips/11354150/ |
03-Nov-21 | Irish Independent | Article | Communities are already striving to be climate problem-solvers | |
04-Nov-21 | BBC Worldwide | Radio Interview | Deirdre de Bhailis, Dingle Hub, and Dinny Galvin interview with Julian Marshall | |
05-Nov-21 | TG4 | TV clip | News item | |
Jan-22 | RTE/Irish Universities Association | Documentary | Brian O'Gallachoir, Connor McGookin, MaREI, Deirdre de Bhailís, Dingle Hub and Dinny Galvin interviewed in an episode of RTE's The Change Makers series: UCC Research on the Dingle Peninsula | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGmlbnNM-eU |
PROJECT OUTPUTS: VIDEOS AND VIDEO CLIPS
DATE | VIDEO | LINK |
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Mar-19 | ESB Networks Dingle Project 2019 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2gC3CwrNMA |
Apr-19 | LED Bulb Swap | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ9-rlgxwTg |
Nov-19 | Climate Hack | https://youtu.be/8SM80eQAL3o |
Oct-19 | Farmers Forum "Farming-the Key to a Sustainable Future" | https://youtu.be/hs0a1XO43yA |
Dec-19 | ESB Networks Dingle Project Community Networking Event | https://youtu.be/2DpvQqxK7Qw |
2019 | ESB Networks | https://www.eurelectric.org/leadingthecharge/esb/ |
Feb-20 | Launch of Dingle Peninsula 2030 | https://youtu.be/FZoa2Bz5lRU |
Nov-20 | Anaerobic Digestion on the Dingle Peninsula | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adSxyCShR9I |
Mar-21 | DRCD "Our Rural Future" (Rural Development Policy 2021-2025) Launch, showcasing Corca Dhuibhne Initiatives | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqgLDdiKxMU |
Apr-21 | EU Smart Rural Village Network | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYpkbwm-0Xs |
May & June 21 | Dingle Adapts Energy Live Series (5 episodes & webinar) | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCB0BZT8wviZw7ncWWCrt9j16ftWKbYKS |
Aug-21 | Energy Action on the Dingle Peninsula | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiKnjimPuYo |
Aug-21 | Sustainable Agriculture on Dingle Peninsula (short version) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK3MAimEuT8 |
Aug-21 | Sustainable Agriculture on Dingle Peninsula (full version) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkM2Z_Vy2sQ |
Aug-21 | What does the Community Know about Dingle Peninsula 2030? | https://youtu.be/F0E7VsbGNCs |
Sept-21 | Engaged Research on the Dingle Peninsula | https://youtu.be/ZT0s9Z8ODnU |
PROJECT OUTPUTS: CO-CREATED LEARNING BRIEFS
TITLE | PUBLICATION DATE |
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Climate Hack | Apr-20 |
LED Bulb Swap | Jul-20 |
Energy Master Plan | Aug-20 |
The Value of Collaboration | Feb-21 |
Anaerobic Digestion on the Dingle Peninsula | May-21 |
The Community Energy Mentor Course | May-21 |
Evidence-based Community Planning on Corca Dhuibhne | Jun-21 |
Lessons Learnt and Implications for Policy and Practice | Oct-21 |
The Role of Engaged Research in Dingle Peninsula 2030 | ‘to be published soon’ |
The ESB Networks Dingle Project: The Ambassador Programme | Jan-22 |
The ESB Networks Dingle Project: The EV Trial | Jan-22 |
The Diffusion of Sustainability | Jan-22 |
Corca Dhuibhne/Dingle Peninsula 2030: Making It Happen | Apr-22 |
PROJECT OUTPUTS: JOURNAL PAPERS
TITLE | JOURNAL | PUBLICATION DATE | LINKS |
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Reflecting on a Collaborative Approach to a Regional Sustainability Transition | Reflective Practice Journal | May-21 | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14623943.2021.1911794 |
Reflections on the Engaged Research Approach | (To be published soon) | ||
Participatory Mapping of an Emergent Social Network for a Regional Transition to a Low Carbon Society | Local Environment | Jun-21 | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/13549839.2021.1936472 |
An innovative approach for developing a regional energy balance to inform local energy transitions | Energy Journal | Aug-21 | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360544221009798 |
Participatory methods in energy system modelling and planning - A review | Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews | Aug-21 | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032121007838 |