On Thursday, 25th July, the Irish Solar Energy Association (ISEA) proudly hosted a Women in Solar Energy Ireland (WISE(IR)) webinar. This special event focused on a half-year round-up of solar energy developments in Ireland and featured a distinguished panel of experts who shared their insights on the sector's progress, challenges, and future opportunities.
Event Highlights
The webinar was moderated by ISEA's Communication Manager, Priscila Mc Geehan, and commenced with a comprehensive presentation by Dawn Keegan, Power Capital's environmental and sustainability specialist in the renewable energy sector. Dawn provided an in-depth review of the past six months, highlighting key advancements and trends in the solar energy industry in Ireland.
Following Dawn’s presentation, we had an engaging panel discussion featuring:
AebhÃn Cawley, Founder and CEO of Scott Cawley Ltd, who offered expert advice on protecting and restoring biodiversity.
Gavin Blake, Partner and Head of Energy & Infrastructure at Addleshaw Goddard Ireland, with valuable insights on regulatory updates and renewable energy projects.
Gillian Baker, SEAI Programme Manager for the Community Enabling Framework, discussing support for grid-scale community generation projects.
Lucie Murphy, Associate Director at KPMG Corporate Finance LLC, with a focus on M&A and valuations in the renewable energy sector.
Key Topics Discussed
Significant Developments: The panel discussed recent advancements and their impact on the solar energy landscape in Ireland.
Regulatory Updates: Insights into upcoming regulatory changes and how businesses can prepare for these developments.
Agrivoltaics and Biodiversity: The role of agrivoltaics in promoting biodiversity on farms and the synergy between agriculture and solar energy.
Challenges and Opportunities: A look at the main barriers to the widespread adoption of solar energy and strategies to overcome them.
Future Prospects: Predictions for the solar energy sector over the next five years and steps needed to meet Ireland’s renewable energy targets.
The session was designed to be interactive, encouraging attendees to participate actively. The audience's questions were addressed during the Q&A segment, making the session dynamic and informative. The insights shared by our panellists were invaluable, and the engagement from our attendees was truly inspiring.
Watch the Recording
If you missed the live session or would like to revisit the discussions, you can watch the recording of the webinar below.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our panellists and all participants for making this event a success. Let’s continue working together to advance solar energy initiatives and create a sustainable energy future for Ireland.
Join WISE(IR)
Stay tuned for more events and updates from WISE(IR) as the network continues to connect and support women solar energy in Ireland.
Upcoming Event
Join us for our next event: Industry Updates and Networking Training.
Date:Â Wednesday, 11th September
Venue:Â McCann Fitzgerald
Time:Â 5:30 PM registration, 6:00 - 7:00 PM event
Panel: TBC
Networking:Â With Fiona McKeever
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