Keynote presentation by David Connolly at the 5th International Conference on Smart Energy Systems

My '3 Ps' towards a Smart Energy System David Connolly is Chairperson of the Irish District Energy Association (IrDEA), one of Ireland’s newest energy associations, and CEO of the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA), which is Ireland’s largest renewable energy association. IrDEA and IWEA work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to build understanding and awareness of the benefits of district energy, wind power, and the transition to a low-carbon energy system in Ireland. Previously, David served as Head of Policy in IWEA from May 2017 to March 2018, where he developed policies related to Ireland’s electricity market, the electricity grid, wind farm planning, and strategic energy policy. Before that, David was an Associate Professor in Energy Planning at Aalborg University in Copenhagen where his research focused on the design and assessment of 100% renewable energy systems for electricity, heat, and transport. He graduated as a Mechanical Engineer in 2007 and completed a PhD in energy modelling in 2011, both at the University of Limerick. The 5th International Conference on Smart Energy Systems welcomed 350 people to Copenhagen on 10-11 September 2019. With 180 presentations and a number of side events, the conference maintains its position as one of the world’s largest events on smart energy systems and district heating. For presentations, pictures, and the book of abstracts from the conference please click here: https://smartenergysystems.eu/