Co-founder & CEO of VIOTAS, building Virtual Power Plants that place electricity customers at the centre of power grid decarbonisation.
Limerick, Ireland
Joined May 2009
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Having spent the Sundays of my youth as a fanatical follower of @WilliamsRacing, it was a special treat to meet @HillF1
I'm sure he gets the same questions every day, but he and his wife Georgie couldn't have been more generous with their time and indulgence of my enthusiasm 😊 – at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Last night at 03.25 @CluidHousing residents across Ireland were able to receive a free tank of hot water from surplus renewable wind energy
@DeptHousingIRL @Markmcgranaghan @paddyfinn @AoifeMFoley @UtilityregCRU @JohnMullinsFG @LauraMcDonnell3 @dave_linehan
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I'm 38.
When I was young I worshipped politics, went woke (broke) & believed in the myth of equality.
Then I discovered Thomas Sowell, and he changed my life forever.
12 lessons from America's most controversial & unknown philosopher:
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@VIOTASEnergy was delighted to host a site visit this week to @Pfizer_Ireland’s Grange Castle Biotechnology Campus for a delegation of energy specialists from the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), Ireland’s energy regulator.
#VIOTAS #DemandResponse #SiteVisit
Ireland's police and justice systems are really focusing efforts on tackling the major issues that will tear through the fabric of our society!
Tomorrow's case - the elderly lady that reused postage stamps to get 10 years to life.
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I think the world badly needs a bit more of a People Before Politics/Power/Borders perspective about now.
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This is a game changer, took a while to get all the building blocks in place. The first of its kind in Europe. Ireland can lead on energy, and the retroft architecture is fast becoming the envy of other countries. This is a 30 year journey, but the path now clear.
The Government and the European Investment Bank (@EIB) Group today reached an agreement that paves the way for Government-backed, low-interest home energy upgrade loans 🏠🔧
Read more: gov.ie/en/press-release/e48f…
Plane touches down and 9 minutes later I'm driving out of the carpark - @ShannonAirport is just so easy!
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Morgan Cement is leading the way in sustainable energy practices by participating in fast frequency response. Discover how they're making a difference here: buff.ly/3U5TCYP #renewableenergy #carbonneutral #FCAS #demandresponse
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In our latest #TheElectricityExchange episode, we discuss how technology can enable electricity customers to underpin the operation of modern #smartgrids, support #decarbonisation and deliver value back to said customers. youtu.be/xQ5F-N4dWBw
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The freak storm of 12 November saw #SouthAustralia temporarily separate from the #NEM as a transmission tower was brought down. In this article, we explore the role #DemandResponse and Inverter Based Resources, played in maintaining a stable grid. buff.ly/3u9PStb
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#Hydrogen is largely used for production processes, but can it be used in energy systems and what are the plausible use cases for hydrogen that make economic sense? Watch this latest clip from #TheElectricityExchange to find out. buff.ly/3FTJihj
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VIOTAS CEO @paddyfinn recently spoke with @siliconrepublic about the company’s expansion plans and how there is no ‘one and only solution’ for decarbonising the economy.
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#greentech #renewableenergy #demandresponse
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Lithium-ion, float batteries, flywheels. These are just some of the #energystorage and technology options available, but how do they work and what are their strengths in a grid context? Watch this latest #TheElectricityExchange clip to find out: buff.ly/3U0qcKa
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Ireland's current power system is designed around burning fossil fuels. What does the future of national power systems look like and how will we get there? buff.ly/3ryMqa6 #TheElectricityExchange
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How can we reduce air pollution, energy poverty and soaring energy costs? The answer lies in moving away from fossil fuels. Reducing emissions can mean increasing wellbeing and welfare for people. youtu.be/pVr6IWZLio0 #TheElectricityExchange
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Often, efficiencies and opportunities can be found in existing resources. @phelanp1 explains how two progressive cities are improving their citizens' lives through smart collaboration and effective actions. youtu.be/q8AXHlFFJfc
#TheElectricityExchange
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Can what's good for the #climate be good for the economy? There is often disagreement around what impact climate-friendly policies have on modern economies. Dr Paul Deane discusses this further in the context of Ireland. #TheElectricityExchange
youtu.be/t7xBmMwtSkk
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What are the key drivers behind the need to #decarbonise, what impact will it have on our lives, and how can Ireland maximise its contribution to this global effort? Watch our new The Electricity Exchange episode, to find out. youtu.be/Gs3RwGay8lg?utm_sou…
