John Mullins, like Eddie O’Connor, was an energy pioneer who passed away before his contribution was complete. There are clear signs that their vision was understood, but was their taste for action?
If what followed O’Connor’s introduction of onshore wind to Ireland is any indication of the future for his bets on offshore and the supergrid, the energy entrepreneur’s legacy is only starting to emerge.
On the day loved ones and colleagues bid farewell to the late energy entrepreneur, a look back at his interviews with The Currency highlights his constant willingness to challenge established wisdom.
Eddie O’Connor, who died last week, was a world leader in the development of offshore power and the driving force behind a European supergrid. How can we bring his ideas to fruition?
Fintan Drury first met Eddie O’Connor 35 years ago. Later, he chaired one of two wind energy startups that O’Connor built into €1 billion companies. He reflects on a true great who passed away too soon on Saturday.
From the global politics of climate change to the reality of Europe’s geography, Eddie O’Connor is convinced that his new business enabling long-distance electricity transport will play a crucial part in the transition to renewable energy. But he is scathing about Ireland’s ability to support such innovation.
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