Abstract
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is Ireland's national sustainable energy authority. SEAI was established by the Irish Government under the Sustainable Energy Act 2002 and has a mission to transform Ireland into a society based on sustainable energy structures, technologies and practices. SEAI’s key objectives are:
• implementing strong energy efficiency actions
• accelerating the development and adoption of technologies to utilise renewable energy sources
• supporting innovation and enterprise for Ireland’s low-carbon future
• and supporting evidence-based responses that engage all actors.
SEAI has been developing the Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS) off Annagh Head, west of Belmullet in County Mayo since 2009.