The energy sector is in a period of revolution and rapid growth as we move towards a low-carbon economy and society, which poses a series of challenges but also provides significant economic and societal opportunities. No single renewable energy technology alone will suffice, but rather the concentration of a diverse range of technologies, including intelligent energy efficiency and storage solutions, along the supply chains of electricity, heat and transport. MaREI has established itself as a leader in research and innovation to support the energy transition. In keeping with this we facilitate increased efficiency and integration of RE across the energy system through the identification and development of viable routes and vectors in the sectors of electricity, heat, and transport
We are providing solutions to fundamental issues and supporting technological advancement across the supply chains for resources such as offshore renewable energy and bioenergy, which will be key to Ireland’s energy transition.
We are developing technologies, tools and processes to support the advancement and integration of renewable energy resources, including offshore renewable energy and bioenergy
We are also identifying viable routes and vectors for the integration of these resources across the energy system, and are supporting the implementation of demand side efficiencies and measures to better match supply and demand.

We are furthermore providing support in areas such as ICT, data analytics, materials and components, and advanced observation and monitoring technologies and techniques, and are delivering critical enabling necessary reductions in the Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE).
Some current projects related to the energy transition include: Dingle Peninsula 2030, CREDENCE, and Our Climate Neutral Future: Zeroby50.

 In achieving these aims, we have identified the following objectives: