The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) Energy Show, Ireland’s leading business energy event returns to the RDS on Wednesday, 18 April and Thursday, 19 April 2018. The annual free event, features 150 exhibitors of sustainable energy technologies and services, and is a must for those who want to network, learn, build business opportunities and experience the latest innovative energy technologies.

The agricultural sector is increasingly recognising that reducing energy use can deliver growth and cost savings. At the SEAI Energy Show visitors will gain the information and meet the contacts to help manage their energy use effectively. Last year, over 5,000 people attended the SEAI Energy Show.

Commenting on the SEAI Energy Show 2018, Jim Gannon, CEO of SEAI said; “The Irish market for sustainable energy solutions is set to reach €3 billion by 2020 as homeowners, businesses and communities move towards cleaner energy. The SEAI Energy Show offers a unique opportunity for those in the agricultural sector to learn about technologies and services in the sustainable energy sector that can help improve energy efficiency, and you can find out about renewable sources of energy. The SEAI Energy Show is well established in the Irish calendar and it continues to be a key networking energy event, bringing together buyers, suppliers and speakers to showcase the latest energy innovations.”

Visitors will see everything from large scale renewable energy solutions, to sustainable building products and smart energy management systems at the SEAI Energy Show. Free test drives will be available in the latest electric vehicles and best practice demonstrations will be given on building fabric solutions. Visitors will be able to download a custom app for the SEAI Energy Show, to help facilitate networking opportunities.

Visitors can also link up with industry and professional associations, including the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, the Heat Pump Association, Engineers Ireland and the Association of Plumbers and Heating Contractors.

The SEAI Energy Theatre returns this year, offering free talks with industry experts on the latest policy and market developments in energy efficiency and renewable energy. Talks of particular interest for those in agriculture include:

• A session informing SMEs of grants available to improve their energy efficiency and reduce their energy costs. Grants have been piloted to help businesses upgrade lighting technology and reduce their lighting costs. Attendees can hear the experiences of businesses who have carried out energy upgrades and how future grants might help their business and competitiveness.
• A session aimed at large businesses providing an overview of where SEAI can support them to reduce their energy demand, and how they can access various grant schemes.
• An update on electric vehicle supports, incentives and technology developments.
• A session on the changing trends in Ireland’s energy use and supply and Ireland’s recent progress towards its renewable energy targets. The session also aims to engage the audience to think about big ideas to address Ireland’s goals to reduce carbon emissions.

There will also be a workshop open to start-ups and existing businesses on how to develop a successful green business. This workshop will provide future green business owners and managers with the tools to develop their idea further. Ideas can range from renewable energy to sustainable transport and from smart agriculture right through to new business models.

The SEAI Energy Show is a free business event and will run from 10am – 6pm on Wednesday 18 April and 9am to 5pm on Thursday 19 April 2018.

For further details and to register, visit www.seai.ie/energyshow

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