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Biography
Noreen holds a degree in Economic and Social Studies, a Higher Diploma in Economic Science, a Masters in Environmental Economics and a PhD in Economics. She has previously been employed in a research position with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and Teagasc as well as in a role in the transportation industry producing business analytics and forecasts. She has worked on many research topics including community acceptance of renewables; the economic and social impact of renewable energy exports and intermittency; public preferences for hydrogen-fueled transport and green hydrogen development andopportunities for and barriers to the development of renewable energy storage.
Education/Academic qualification
BA, HDip., MA, PhD
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
- 13 Article
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Palm trees, energy security and green hydrogen futures: Tourists' views on Mallorca's low carbon transition
Brennan, N. & van Rensburg, T. M., Feb 2025, In: Energy Research and Social Science. 120, 103923.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Open Access6 Citations (Scopus) -
To mine or not to mine, that is the question: Assessing public preferences for deep-sea mining using a choice experiment in Norway
van Rensburg, T. M., Brennan, N. & Khan, M. A., Dec 2025, In: Resources Policy. 111, 105788.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Understanding public preferences towards Ireland's offshore wind sector: A study on renewable energy trade, public involvement, and setback distance
Rensburg, T. M. V. & Brennan, N., Feb 2024, In: Marine Policy. 160, 105988.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
Understanding public preferences towards Irelands offshore wind sector: A study on renewable energy trade, public involvement, and setback distance
Brennan, N., 1 Feb 2024, In: Marine Policy.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Unlocking the potential: Insights from industry on barriers, solutions and policy gaps in Ireland's energy storage sector
Brennan, N. & van Rensburg, T. M., Dec 2024, In: Energy Reports. 12, p. 4143-4159 17 p.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus)