EpiSensor is proud to have submitted a response to the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications public consultation on Ireland’s Long-Term Strategy for Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reductions, following their call to action earlier this year.
A specific aspect we believe deserves additional consideration, in our view, is long-term urban mobility, specifically concerning the development and expansion of EV charging stations. E-scooters and EVs only help if the charging stations spread across our cities and towns are treated as both a load problem and a flexibility opportunity. Ireland should explore innovative solutions that enable EV charging stations to take the load of the grid when energy is superfluous. Innovative approaches like this not only help to prioritise the use of renewable energy but also facilitate long-term grid stability and resilience.
We also highlighted that the incorporation of effective IoT infrastructure into the Enterprise Demand Side strategy and policy would be deeply valuable. In the future, all energy-consuming devices will be connected, continuously monitoring grid conditions to optimise energy consumption. High-performance IoT provides the framework for this communication infrastructure. Advanced IoT systems provide commercial entities with precise energy consumption data and real-time demand analysis. Working with national aggregators, that infrastructure lets companies run demand response programmes at scale, which is a practical contribution to Ireland’s long-term strategy. The implementation of a cohesive Demand Response ecosystem in Ireland will provide the structure for commercial entities to lower GHGs. With proven success in secure and demanding settings, such as Data Centres and Airports, EpiSensor views advanced Demand Response infrastructure as critical to the success of Ireland’s green future.
EpiSensor’s mission is to research, design and manufacture IoT infrastructure for the sustainable energy transition. Operating in Limerick since 2007, we supply energy management and demand response programmes in more than 20 countries. We have worked with local entities and with international partners operating in Ireland on programmes that contribute to Ireland’s 2030 renewable energy strategy.
We wish to thank the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications for opening this public consultation and their commitment to a greener future.
