Title
"An Analysis of Fresh Water Rivers as an Alternative Source of Energy in Remote Areas of Ireland”
Date of Award
2006
Document Type
Master Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Engineering (Research)
Department
Institute of Technology Tralee
First Advisor
Dr. James Prendergast
Second Advisor
Mr. Chris O'Donoghue
Abstract
Ireland has become overly dependent on oil imports and is now very vulnerable to price increases and oil supply shortages. Coupled with this, demand for electricity has grown rapidly in recent years, the electricity market structure has changed, environment protection is of greater importance, and overall the need for renewable energy powered electricity generation has increased. Wind powered electricity generation facilities play an important role in Ireland’s renewable energy portfolio but other methods of power generation are necessary to complement this variable and unpredictable resource. Hydroelectricity is a well-established method of power generation capable of fulfilling this role. Large-scale hydropower (>10MW) is becoming a less attractive option due to the documented environmental impacts of large dams and manmade lakes. This has led to a renewed interest in small-scale hydropower (
Recommended Citation
Fitzgerald, Gerard Brendan, ""An Analysis of Fresh Water Rivers as an Alternative Source of Energy in Remote Areas of Ireland”" (2006). Theses [online].
Available at: https://sword.cit.ie/allthe/523
Access Level
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess