Speeches

A Future Vision for Clean Energy in Europe Introduction I wish to thank the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly for its kind invitation to speak here today at this plenary session. I have been specifically asked to talk on “A Future Vision for Clean Energy” and I do so in the context of being CEO of [...]

“Offshore grid: The key enabler for marine renewables” Mr. Chairman, ladies and gentlemen, I would first like to thank the Conference organisers for their kind invitation to give this keynote address on the “Offshore grid: the key enabler for marine renewables”. Next, I wish to congratulate Eoin Sweeney on bringing this important event to Dublin [...]

I am very grateful to Engineers Ireland for the invitation to speak here this morning in a city with such a strong engineering tradition. It is a tribute to the Institute’s President, P.J. Rudden, that the theme of the Conference is that of looking to the future on the basis of entrepreneurship and innovation. I [...]

The Energy Economy – A Skilled Crunch? University of Hull Dr Eddie O’Connor, CEO Mainstream Renewable Power 28 March 2012 I want to start with a vision of the future Energy Economy which I hope will excite you because whether you are a student or academic you should be constantly excited by what’s going on [...]

“Get it Done” by Dr Eddie O’Connor CEO, Mainstream Renewable Power EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT BRUSSELS, 7th March 2012 The title of this Conference is a stirring call to action. It tells us in very direct language to “Get it Done.” In effect, we are being told to build a sustainable energy future – and to build [...]

C&F European Offshore Wind Summit London, 27 April 2009 Keynote Address by Dr. Eddie O’Connor CEO, Mainstream Renewable Power “Creating a Pan-European Grid” Ladies and Gentlemen, I have great pleasure in welcoming you to this inaugural European Offshore Wind Summit. The agenda for the next two days is formidable and weighty. The task of this [...]

First Annual ‘Sustainable Insights’ Lecture An Action Plan for Economic Growth and Security of Energy Supply Wednesday 11 February 2009 Introduction I am honoured at the invitation to deliver the First Annual “Sustainable Insights” Lecture. I wish to express my gratitude to my Board colleague, Mark Brown, and to Barclay’s Capital for acting as our [...]

Lecture to Engineers Ireland, the Energy Institute and the Royal Dublin Society A Vision of a Sustainable Future By: Dr. Eddie O’Connor Chief Executive Officer, Mainstream Renewable Power RDS Dublin Wednesday 19 November 2008 Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, I want to thank Liam Connellan for inviting me to give this lecture on “A Vision [...]

Dr. Eddie O’Connor, Chief Executive, Mainstream Renewable Power. Speaking to EUFORES, Budapest. 7 November 2008. Members of the European Parliament, ladies and gentlemen. It is a great honour for Mainstream Renewable Power to associate itself with the work of EUFORES. I salute you as the “European Parliamentarians for a Sustainable Energy Future”. I can think [...]

“What are the Economic and Political Costs of Tougher Climate Change Policies?” Dr. Eddie O’Connor, Secretary EWEA and CEO Mainstream Renewable Power Friends of Europe Policy Summit Thursday 30 October 2008 Brussels Ladies and Gentlemen, This panel has been asked to consider four key questions: How can government revolutionise our uses of energy without putting [...]