Keynote by David Connolly, PhD, My ‘3 Ps’ towards a Smart Energy System
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Plenary Keynote at the 5th International Conference on Smart Energy Systems, 4th Generation District Heating, Electrification, Electrofuels and Energy Efficiency, Aalborg University, 10-11 September, 2019, Copenhagen
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Keynote by David Connolly, PhD, My ‘3 Ps’ towards a Smart Energy System
- 1. David Connolly, PhD My ‘3 Ps’ towards a Smart Energy System 5th International Conference On Smart Energy Systems 10-11th September Copenhagen, Denmark
- 2. My career so far… Academia • University of Limerick, Ireland • Mechanical Engineer, 2007 • PhD - Energy Modelling, 2010 • Aalborg University, Denmark • Assistant Professor, 2011 • Associate Professor, 2014 Industry • Irish Wind Energy Association • Head of Policy, 2017 • CEO, 2018 • Irish District Energy Association • Co-founder, 2017 • Chairperson, 2018
- 3. IWEA Represents ~90% of Wind Energy in Ireland Members across existing assets, development & supply chain – Wind farm developers – Asset owners – Turbine manufacturers – Construction companies – Supply companies – Accountants – Insurance – Consultancy – Legal firms – Banks – Small local businesses
- 5. IrDEA Established as not-for-profit company in 2017 by David Connolly (Chairperson) & Donna Gartland (CEO), with mission: “To promote and support the use of District Heating and Cooling from sustainable, low carbon and renewable energy sources, and help to overcome the current barriers facing the sector in Ireland” Members:
- 6. What is the Difference? Copenhagen Dublin
- 7. What is the Difference? Copenhagen Dublin
- 8. Now that’s complicated… Stupid Energy System Smart Energy System
- 10. My ‘3Ps’ for the Smart Energy Transition Position People Policy
- 11. 3Ps: Heat Roadmap Europe • Position: District Heating can supply 50% of buildings in Europe (map & model) • People: DG Energy • Policy: EU Heating & Cooling Strategy
- 12. Heat Roadmap Europe Methodology (Our Position) GIS Mapping District Heating Demands District Heating Resources Energy System Modelling BAU (References) District Heating Alternatives Results (PES, CO2, Costs)
- 13. Impact at EU Level (People & Policy) Paul Hodson, who is head of the Energy Efficiency Unit in DG Energy, referred to HRE/STRATEGO as "the most advanced on the EU's heating and cooling sector as a whole“ Referenced ~15 times in the papers about the EC’s heating and cooling strategy Raising Awareness Putting District Energy in EU Strategy
- 14. 3Ps: 70% Renewable Electricity in Ireland • Position: 70by30 Report • People: Ireland’s Department of Energy – EU Policy Division • Policy: National Energy & Climate Plan • (Transposition of Clean Energy Package)
- 15. IWEA 2030 Energy Vision (Our Position) 1. Beyond 40% Renewable Electricity: – SNSP / Min PP Generation – Batteries – Interconnectors 2. Beyond the Electricity Sector: – Heat Pumps – EVs 22 November 2017 15
- 16. People & Policy New ‘Climate Plan’ by Government requires almost 8 GW of ‘New’ Wind energy by 2030
- 17. 3Ps: District Heating in Ireland • Position: IrDEA/Irish Heat Atlas to show there is a huge potential • People: Ireland’s Department of Energy – Heat Division • Policies: 1) Ireland’s National Development Plan & 2)Climate Action Fund • Funding for 2 District Heating Schemes
- 18. Irish Heat Atlas (Position)
- 19. Irish Heat Atlas (Position) 33% Irish Heat demand feasible for DH 57% feasible if supporting policy and regulation (similar to Denmark) put in place
- 20. Project Ireland 2040 National Planning Framework • DH named as key future growth enabler for Irish cities • DH named as key way to meet emission targets • Compact & Sustainable growth – DH more feasible ‘Climate Action Fund’ • DH named as supported project type – first funding support for DH • Two of seven projects approved are DH schemes - Dublin City & South Dublin – granted €25m First large-scale DH schemes - Dublin • Tallaght scheme using waste heat from Data Centre • Docklands scheme using heat from Waste to Energy CHP plant Gaining Momentum via People & Policy
- 21. My ‘3Ps’ for the Smart Energy Transition Position People Policy
- 22. The Killer P vs. The Queen P Position People Policy Changing the Rules (i.e. Correct Policy) is Ultimately Most Important
- 23. This is a Major Change Stupid Energy System Smart Energy SystemStupid Energy System Smart Energy System
- 24. Conclusion: Focusing on these ‘3 Ps’ have helped me fight to change the rules towards a Smart Energy System… hopefully they can help you too! Position People Policy
- 25. David Connolly, PhD My ‘3 Ps’ towards a Smart Energy System 5th International Conference On Smart Energy Systems 10-11th September Copenhagen, Denmark
Editor's Notes
- Updated Abstract, David Connolly Wind energy is the most successful renewable energy technology developed in Ireland to date, accounting for 29% of electricity in 2018. According to data from the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA), wind energy in Ireland began to develop at pace in the early 2000s and since then Ireland has become a world leader in the sector, proving that with clear policy and a stable regulatory framework, radical technological change towards sustainable energy is possible. In contrast, Ireland has struggled to develop large volumes of renewable heat over the same period, with one of the key reasons often cited being the lack of district energy networks. Ireland has a climate, population density, and energy system which are all suitable for district energy to deliver sustainable and cost-effective heating in its urban areas, but there is currently a major shortage of knowledge, capacity, standards, and policy in Ireland to facilitate the implementation of large-scale district energy networks. The Irish District Energy Association (IrDEA) was set up in 2017 to overcome these barriers, by informing key stakeholders in Ireland about all aspects of district energy. This talk will compare and contrast these two pivotal technologies, wind power and district energy, as both will required in Ireland’s future Smart Energy System. In particular, some of the learnings from the wind sector will be presented to show how they are now being applied to create a new district energy industry, which include: 1) identifying and connecting key stakeholders, 2) the development of an All-Island heat atlas 3) initiating pilot projects to demonstrate how district heating could work in an Irish context and 4) creating a voice for district heating in Irish energy policy. Already, there is evidence that these early initiatives are increasing awareness about how district heating among decision-makers in the Irish energy sector, particularly in the context of a future low-carbon Smart Energy System. Some Key Points: Rules of the game are the most important thing Changing rules is not easy or pleasant Smart Energy Systems requires major change You can only change one step at a time! Same experience everywhere I’ve worked so far 3Ps – Position, People, Policy
- We now have over 250 members across the island and across Europe, including developers manufacturers component suppliers, finance and insurance companies and consultants. This combined strength makes IWEA Irelands largest and most powerful wind energy network.
- Updated Abstract, David Connolly Wind energy is the most successful renewable energy technology developed in Ireland to date, accounting for 29% of electricity in 2018. According to data from the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA), wind energy in Ireland began to develop at pace in the early 2000s and since then Ireland has become a world leader in the sector, proving that with clear policy and a stable regulatory framework, radical technological change towards sustainable energy is possible. In contrast, Ireland has struggled to develop large volumes of renewable heat over the same period, with one of the key reasons often cited being the lack of district energy networks. Ireland has a climate, population density, and energy system which are all suitable for district energy to deliver sustainable and cost-effective heating in its urban areas, but there is currently a major shortage of knowledge, capacity, standards, and policy in Ireland to facilitate the implementation of large-scale district energy networks. The Irish District Energy Association (IrDEA) was set up in 2017 to overcome these barriers, by informing key stakeholders in Ireland about all aspects of district energy. This talk will compare and contrast these two pivotal technologies, wind power and district energy, as both will required in Ireland’s future Smart Energy System. In particular, some of the learnings from the wind sector will be presented to show how they are now being applied to create a new district energy industry, which include: 1) identifying and connecting key stakeholders, 2) the development of an All-Island heat atlas 3) initiating pilot projects to demonstrate how district heating could work in an Irish context and 4) creating a voice for district heating in Irish energy policy. Already, there is evidence that these early initiatives are increasing awareness about how district heating among decision-makers in the Irish energy sector, particularly in the context of a future low-carbon Smart Energy System. Some Key Points: Rules of the game are the most important thing Changing rules is not easy or pleasant Smart Energy Systems requires major change You can only change one step at a time! Same experience everywhere I’ve worked so far 3Ps – Position, People, Policy