Publications
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
- 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 Justice. Just 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.