Results 1-5 of 5 for solar power speaker:Brian Leddin

Energy Security: Statements (27 Oct 2022)

Brian Leddin: ...Academy of Engineering. As an engineer, I believe the academy's comments do a disservice to the profession. This is the profession that 100 years ago conceived of the idea of the Ardnacrusha power station, which did so much to take this country from a subservient colony to a country that stood on its own two feet and was brave and ambitious. I dare say the Irish Academy of Engineering,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Retrofitting Schemes: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (11 Oct 2022)

Brian Leddin: ...made by Deputy Cronin a few minutes ago and, I think, by Deputy Whitmore earlier, correct me if I am wrong but the rationale for this scheme is not to protect medically vulnerable people from a power cut situation but to reduce their costs by providing solar panels and an inverter. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Prices: Discussion (4 Oct 2022)

Brian Leddin: ...scheme. It was good to hear about the uptake and the fact it is popular. The cap is 50 kW but it seems there are many businesses, in particular, that would certainly have roof space for solar and a demand for more power. The scheme, therefore, might not be ideal for them. Why is the cap 50 kW? If you want to install more than 50 kW, the bureaucracy is different and there are different...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticultural Peat Supply and Willow Scheme: Bord na Móna (23 Mar 2022)

Brian Leddin: ...to arise. They are certainly doing so in the area of home heating, where the supply of peat for briquettes will come to an end, I think, in 2024. Of course there is a challenge there. There is a challenge in power generation because the power stations have closed. Every day we must address how we will provide the power this country needs. To be fair to Bord na Móna, it is a...

Planning and Development (Climate Emergency Measures) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 Sep 2021)

Brian Leddin: ...an innovative new project near Rochfortbridge in County Westmeath, namely, a renewable energy park consisting of 200 MW of electricity that will be generated from renewable sources such as wind, solar, energy storage and green hydrogen production. Bord na Móna wants to attract high-demand energy users, such as data centres and distribution centres, to locate on this site to benefit...