Geothermal must be in the mix for solving energy crisis

Vistakon in Limerick, Ikea in Dublin, and the Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre in Antrim already use geothermal energy, but we need a strategic plan to develop it properly in Ireland 

Ikea in Ballymun, where geothermal energy is successfully used. Picture: Colin Keegan/Collins

Amid the latest international energy uncertainty resulting from the Middle East conflict and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the development of sovereign renewable energy resources on the island has never been more critical. 

When it comes to our dependence on imported fossils fuels, we are not dissimilar to European neighbours. The difference is, our neighbours have invested time and resources in investigating all available options, and are not over-relying on a creaking electricity grid to provide the solutions.