Renewable Energy Explainer series on Midwest Radio as part of the county Mayo Energy Awareness Campaign.
Renewable Energy Ireland partnered with Midwest Radio to host a 12-week series exploring different aspects of renewable energy during 2026.
We were delighted to contribute to the series and support opportunities for Mayo listeners to hear from experts on key renewable energy topics, helping to explain how renewable technologies power our homes, communities, and economy.
Week 1 – Why We Need Renewable Energy
In episode 1 of Our Power, Our Future sponsored by Renewable Energy Ireland on Midwest Radio, Jim Breslin Chairperson, REI, discusses why we need renewable energy; making 80 per cent of our electricity from renewables and the economic benefits that can bring to the people of Mayo and the west.
Week 2 – Renewables, Economics and Jobs
Terence McGovern, Director at KPMG – energy and decarbonisation advisory lead on Our Power, Our Future on Midwest Radio in association with Renewable Energy Ireland. Terence talks to Tommy Marron about the benefits associated with renewable energy, the jobs already created, future jobs and the tangible benefits for Mayo and the west.