If this storm erodes public confidence in electrification, it could lead to backtracking
Prolonged Storm Éowyn power cuts highlight the dire need to build our electricity resilienceHuman psychology: ‘Even being told you are old could affect things like blood pressure’
Advocates of clean energy, including me, listened with dismay as media commentators praised open fires, gas stoves and diesel generators, while criticising A-rated homes and Many people discovered the “vehicle-to-load” function, an unsung perk of many EV models that allows electricity to be drawn from the car’s battery. With an adapter, an EV battery can power household essentials – lighting, refrigeration, device charging, and even medical equipment – for more than a week. EV owners shared photos of coffee machines, heaters, wifi routers and freezers running off their car batteries.
However, many homeowners in rural areas may now reconsider blocking up fireplaces when retrofitting. Even if well-insulated homes rarely need a stove, the psychological comfort of having a backup heat source during extreme events is significant.A resilient energy system must withstand and recover quickly from shocks – extreme weather, cyberattacks or fuel supply disruptions. Storm Éowyn exposed the vulnerabilities of Ireland’s electricity grid, particularly the distribution network.
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