"By 2020, Ireland wishes to derive 16% of its energy consumption from renewable energy sources. It has also set itself an ambitious energy savings target, attempting to reduce its final energy consumption by 20% compared to 2005. Ireland has made good progress towards its targets. However, despite this progress Ireland is falling short of its national sub-targets, and efforts must accelerate to meet these by 2020." About this Book Energy is a key concern for every country, as it is inextricably linked with economic ...
Read More
"By 2020, Ireland wishes to derive 16% of its energy consumption from renewable energy sources. It has also set itself an ambitious energy savings target, attempting to reduce its final energy consumption by 20% compared to 2005. Ireland has made good progress towards its targets. However, despite this progress Ireland is falling short of its national sub-targets, and efforts must accelerate to meet these by 2020." About this Book Energy is a key concern for every country, as it is inextricably linked with economic growth and sustainable development. As the world transitions to 21st century approaches to energy, numerous challenges arise to the forefront. These challenges include the crucial need for clean and renewable energy and transitioning away from fossil fuels, energy efficiency, energy security, and affordable energy for all. This book enumerates the energy strategy, policy framework, and regulatory architecture underpinning Estonia and the Republic of Ireland's ("Ireland") smart grid transitions. It will analyze the progress that both countries have made against their strategic objectives in light of the WiseGRID4 project's principal aim: to contribute to the energy sector new technologies and solutions for the improvement of the smartness, stability and security of the European energy grid. This book also evaluates Estonia and Ireland's responses to the challenges that have arisen during their transition processes in the hope of stimulating further discussion on this important topic. About the Authors Rafael Leal-Arcas is the Jean Monnet Chaired Professor of EU International Economic Law at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), holds the first ever Jean Monnet Chair in EU International Economic Law awarded in the UK by the European Commission, is Professor of European and International Economic Law, Program Director of the LLM in International Economic Law, and the former Director of Research at QMUL's Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS). He teaches, and is the convenor of, the courses WTO Law; International Economic Law; Trade, Climate Change and Energy: EU and international perspectives; International Trade and Investment Law of the EU; as well as the External Relations Law of the European Union in the LLM program. In addition, he teaches International Investment Law and Policy as well as Climate Change Law and Policy in the LLM program. Gemma Fearnley is a qualified solicitor (Scotland) specialising in trade law. An alumna of Queen Mary, University of London (International Economic Law LLM, Distinction) and the University of Glasgow (Law and German Language Studies LLB, Diploma in Professional Legal Practice). Chana Gluck served previously at Slaughter and May as a financing lawyer. During her time at Slaughter and May, Chana has advised on some of the most cutting-edge global energy deals including: Kosmos Energy on the Jubilee Field upstream development and financing, offshore Ghana 2011, and more. Chana earned her degrees from King's College in London.
Read Less