CREDIT at DkIT was founded in 2002 with the primary aim of assisting with Ireland’s transition to a renewable energy-based economy. CREDIT’s programme of research focuses on two key thematic areas: land-based energy systems and offshore energy systems.
CREDIT aims to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of systems and technologies, contributing to Ireland’s transition towards a clean energy future. A focus is also placed on the circular economy by promoting the development of energy systems that minimise waste, optimise resource use, and contribute to a sustainable society. CREDIT’s research programme also addresses critical environmental concerns, ensuring that these energy solutions are ecologically responsible and aligned with Irish & EU policy on sustainability and climate action.
CREDIT has a commercial component in the form of an Enterprise Ireland Funded Technology Gateway. The CREDIT Technology Gateway is an interdisciplinary industry-linked research centre, within CREDIT, which offers world class technical expertise for SMEs and larger organisations in the core disciplines of Offshore Wind & Distributed Energy, Zero Carbon and Energy Integration.