Sustainable Energy Authority Of Ireland (Seai)

It is government‑funded and invests in research, grants and the rollout of clean‑energy technologies.

Over its history, it has overseen major programmes like national building retrofits and community energy schemes.

The agency finances and guides projects from homes to industries—covering solar, offshore wind, electric vehicle infrastructure and heat‑power systems.

It also manages research into marine energy, floating wind and ocean‑energy innovation pilot projects.

SEAI publishes Ireland’s official energy statistics and shapes national energy policy.

SEAI’s annual spending runs into tens of millions, funding tens of thousands of retrofits and grants across sectors.

A standout fact: it curates Ireland’s Ocean Energy Portal to centralize marine‑renewables development data.

SEAI bridges government, citizens, communities and business in Ireland’s clean‑energy transition.

“people‑centred” – reach, empower and take account of all citizens in the transition away from fossil fuels

commitment to partnership‑driven change – collaborating with citizens, communities, businesses and government to deliver the energy revolution

focus on grass‑roots engagement – driving societal energy transformation through community‑led Sustainable Energy Communities

Statement of Strategy 2022–2025 goal: dramatic change to cut carbon emissions and remove fossil fuels from energy system

requirement for 4% annual emissions reduction across public sector since 2020 (mandated via carbon budgets 2020–2025)

solar electricity generation increased over 300% in 2023, now 1.9% of national electricity supply