Would you pack just one set of clothes for a two-week holiday? Of course not.

A great Opinion Piece from MaREI researcher Seán Collins on how Europe could thrive on green energy.

“Would you pack just one set of clothes for a two-week holiday? Of course not, because the future is uncertain and it’s important to plan appropriately to ensure the best possible outcome.

It’s only right you wouldn’t plan an electricity system based on a single year’s weather data, you’d use long-term data to make sure that system planned is reliable and fit for purpose”

You can download a PDF of the article here: Evening-Echo-30.8.18-Sean-Collins