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Solar Rollout in Ireland: Revolution or Reinforcing Existing Social Inequity

Access to energy and the affordability of energy services are bound up with questions of energy poverty and energy justice—or ensuring people can access affordable, safe, sustainable energy that allows them to sustain a decent lifestyle. As the rollout of renewables continues to accelerate in Ireland and Europe, driven by government and EU policy, key questions remain to be addressed around who is benefiting and whether some people or groups are being left behind.

Authors

Jeanne Spillane

Year
2025
Publication Name
New Engagement Strategies for Energy Justice
Category
Book chapter
Keywords
Energy Justice, Just Transition, Fossil Fuels, Societal Responsibility, Ireland
Full Citation

Spillane. J., (2024). Solar Rollout in Ireland: Revolution or Reinforcing Existing Social Inequity, Chapter 3, New Engagement Strategies for Energy JusticeJust Transitions. doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-74519-5.

Link to Publication
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-74519-5

Abstract

This chapter seeks to review and synthesise some of the existing research around energy justice, energy poverty, solar PV and how each of these is applicable to the context of Ireland.

Energy Policy and Modelling Group

Environmental Research Institute, Ellen Hutchins Building, University College Cork, Lee Road, Cork, Ireland T23 XE10 ,

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