Jason Power

University of Limerick

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Dr Jason Power is a lecturer at the School of Education at the University of Limerick

'With each small step forward in technology, we move closer to a more secure and less carbon intensive electricity grid'

How electric cars can power your home and save you money

New technology means you can use electric cars to directly power your home or even send power to the grid

Energy • 28 Jan

The Celtic Interconnector is a subsea link that will allow the exchange of electricity between Ireland and France and is being developed by EirGrid and its French counterpart, Réseau de Transport d'Electricité (RTE).

All you need to know about electricity grid interconnectors

These giant cables connect electricity grids across neighbouring countries and have benefits for energy security, costs and climate goals

Energy • 20 Jan

In the early 1990s, the EU introduced a new emissions standard for cars, which began the process leading to the forthcoming ban

Why the EU's 2035 ban on petrol and diesel cars doesn't matter

Increased production costs means car manufacturers are already phasing out these models far ahead of 2035 ban

Transport • 16 Dec 24

About 75% of all cables in the Northern Hemisphere pass through or near Irish waters. Image: Telegeography

Why Irish undersea cables are seen as potential military targets

As we grow more reliant on digital infrastructure, these cables will become increasingly attractive targets to hostile nations

technology • 20 Nov 24

'In simple terms, throwing away disposable vapes is the equivalent of throwing away 37.6 million iPhone batteries after a single use.' Photo: Getty Images

The breathtaking waste of batteries in disposable vapes

The use of lithium batteries in disposable vapes represents an enormous waste of valuable materials with staggering environmental costs

vaping • 10 Sep 24

In many parts of the world, we are now seeing an increase in energy storage options that can meet our peak need without the environmental damage associated with gas plants. Photo: Getty Images

How virtual power plants can help meet soaring energy demands

Virtual power plants are essential if we are to diversify our power grid, maintain reliability and reduce the risk of price shocks

Energy • 19 Apr 23

Hyundai Ioniq 6, which will arrive in Ireland in late 2023: 'one of the most efficient EVs that will soon come to market'

Are we seeing the end of 'range anxiety' about electric cars?

Efficiency has become the big selling point for electric cars which means we'll be able to travel longer distances on one charge

Electric Cars • 14 Dec 22

'For those that need them, SUVs are essential tools. But for those that only utilise them for the occasional trip to the local golf club, they are a wilful waste of increasingly scarce resources.' Photo: Getty Images

Why electric SUVs are a bad idea

Our passion for SUVs threatens to undermine the major gains from electric cars and electrification won't solve the problem

Electric vehicles • 08 Nov 22

An electric vehicle charging station in California. Photo: Frederic J. Brown / AFP via Getty Images

Carbon offsets: credible idea or corporate greenwashing?

Carbon offsetting will become increasingly important for companies to meet their environmental commitments

Climate Change • 02 Nov 21

"In order to fully understand the impact of any product we must consider the emissions associated with various stages of its life" Photo: Getty Images

Are electric vehicles really better for the environment?

Even while factoring in the impact from manufacturing, the environmental benefit of using electric vehicles outweighs their ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) counterparts over the long term.

Electric Vehicle • 13 Apr 21