Austria an inspiration for energy solutions

SOARING oil prices, environmental concerns and fears about the security of supplies from politically volatile regions such as the Middle East has fuelled increased interest in renewable energy in Ireland.

This interest by business people, private householders and energy system providers was reflected at the World Sustainable Energy Days in Wels, Upper Austria, when executives from 24 Irish companies were among visitors from 60 countries.

A growing number of Irish operators in the sector are increasingly looking to Austria for solutions to reduce energy costs across industry, housing and other sectors.