New directions for interconnector research: drawing from social sciences and humanities perspectives to explore the Celtic Interconnector

A new article examines ideas of interconnection by drawing on the Celtic Interconnector, an Irish-French initiative, to explore the cultural, historical, political, and geographical dimensions of interconnectivity.

MaREI researchers contribute to knowledge on grid interconnectivity through insights from two multidisciplinary and social science and humanities-led workshops held in Paris and Cork in 2024.

Three debates emerged:

  1. Exploring different interconnector metaphors that transcend techno-economic framings;
  2. Embedding the Celtic Interconnector in cultural and political contexts; 
  3. Expanding on public engagement as a key dimension of grid infrastructure development.

Read here.

The paper was led by Alexandra Revez with Evan Boyle, Anne Goarzin, Edmond Byrne, Jesse Peterson, Fionn Rogan, Claire Connolly, Aoife Deane, James Cuffe, Roman Le Goff Latimier, Caitríona Ó Dochartaigh, David Espes, Brian Ó Gallachóir.

Meet the Team

All MaREI Team Members
Alexandra Revez
Research Fellow
Evan Boyle
Post Doctoral Researcher
Fionn Rogan
Research Fellow
Aoife Deane
Communications & Public Engagement
Prof. Brian Ó Gallachóir
MaREI Director & Co-PI (Energy Policy & Modelling)