Matthew Sealy
@matthew-sealy.bsky.social
Engineer, Husband, Father x4, Limerick 🇮🇪 Former ‘petrol-head’ turned ‘EV-head’. Sitting Chair @ievasso.bsky.social. Here to promote environmental & sustainable solutions, but love fast cars/motorcycles/motorsport. #Neurodivergent
We had our first #NeurodiversityNetwork GLOBAL call today. I say Global, because we’ve had local chapter meetings to plan for 2026 the past while and this was a “come along today, we’ve booked a room for this thing” and 3 of us boyos not knowing that we were then ON CAMERA for the event turned up 🤣
November 18, 2025 at 10:10 PM
We had our first #NeurodiversityNetwork GLOBAL call today. I say Global, because we’ve had local chapter meetings to plan for 2026 the past while and this was a “come along today, we’ve booked a room for this thing” and 3 of us boyos not knowing that we were then ON CAMERA for the event turned up 🤣
Want to know the impact of Oct being a new low in fossil fuel generation?
My #bev 9 seater Citroen averages less than 30kWh/100km, but taking that for simplicity and over constraining the worst BEV efficiency on the roads…
The average of 214gCO₂/kWh gives us,
My #bev 9 seater Citroen averages less than 30kWh/100km, but taking that for simplicity and over constraining the worst BEV efficiency on the roads…
The average of 214gCO₂/kWh gives us,
What's (almost) as good as a new high in renewable generation? A new *low* in fossil fuel generation 🏭
Find out more in our October 2025's "Irish Grid Monthly", now available to all our newsletter subscribers. Free sign-up link in our profile!
Find out more in our October 2025's "Irish Grid Monthly", now available to all our newsletter subscribers. Free sign-up link in our profile!
November 2, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Want to know the impact of Oct being a new low in fossil fuel generation?
My #bev 9 seater Citroen averages less than 30kWh/100km, but taking that for simplicity and over constraining the worst BEV efficiency on the roads…
The average of 214gCO₂/kWh gives us,
My #bev 9 seater Citroen averages less than 30kWh/100km, but taking that for simplicity and over constraining the worst BEV efficiency on the roads…
The average of 214gCO₂/kWh gives us,
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Every far-right riot and protest that was tolerated, every racist dog whistle from public reps, every bit of hate and misinformation allowed to spread by social media companies, all led to this moment in Drogheda last night where someone felt emboldened enough to try to burn children alive.
November 1, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Every far-right riot and protest that was tolerated, every racist dog whistle from public reps, every bit of hate and misinformation allowed to spread by social media companies, all led to this moment in Drogheda last night where someone felt emboldened enough to try to burn children alive.
I love this bit: “Crean’s win caused a massive shock by winning” over the defending champ.
I see this lady daily, sometimes 2x a day running. This win has been nothing but sheer consistency and dedication. Nothing more.
Absolutely incredible performance and achievement, incredibly well deserved!
I see this lady daily, sometimes 2x a day running. This win has been nothing but sheer consistency and dedication. Nothing more.
Absolutely incredible performance and achievement, incredibly well deserved!
At 19 years old, Limerick student Ava Crean was the first Irish woman to cross the finish line at today’s Dublin Marathon.
Crean has become the youngest ever national title winner
jrnl.ie/6857146
Crean has become the youngest ever national title winner
jrnl.ie/6857146
Nineteen-year-old Ava Crean the first Irish woman to cross the line at the Dublin Marathon
Crean has become the youngest ever national title winner.
jrnl.ie
October 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I love this bit: “Crean’s win caused a massive shock by winning” over the defending champ.
I see this lady daily, sometimes 2x a day running. This win has been nothing but sheer consistency and dedication. Nothing more.
Absolutely incredible performance and achievement, incredibly well deserved!
I see this lady daily, sometimes 2x a day running. This win has been nothing but sheer consistency and dedication. Nothing more.
Absolutely incredible performance and achievement, incredibly well deserved!
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Others have noted that this doesn’t have anything to say about who rioters were. But neither does it have a single word to say about the terrified people inside City West who were the intended targets of the mob’s violence
October 22, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Others have noted that this doesn’t have anything to say about who rioters were. But neither does it have a single word to say about the terrified people inside City West who were the intended targets of the mob’s violence
Went to Ballina/Killaloe like I said I would. The old bridge is busy with people out walking, and a handful of cyclists. The new bridge is busy with walkers/runners/cyclists, mothers with kids on bicycles cycling the main road etc
It’s almost like build and they will come….
It’s almost like build and they will come….
October 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Went to Ballina/Killaloe like I said I would. The old bridge is busy with people out walking, and a handful of cyclists. The new bridge is busy with walkers/runners/cyclists, mothers with kids on bicycles cycling the main road etc
It’s almost like build and they will come….
It’s almost like build and they will come….
I’m 15 yrs working in the Semicon industry, did my BSc in IC engineering, so this is a very very cool statistic, the amount of effort to reduce silicon wafer thickness like this is very impressive and quite hard to explain with being really nerdy about it 🤣
In v v simple terms, it’s cheaper now!
In v v simple terms, it’s cheaper now!
‘Equipment makers are reducing polysilicon layer thickness to ~80 nm’
This means silicon cell thickness will have dropped by 80% since the year 2000. Means 80% less poly cost, 80% less energy usage - before considering other technological advances.
taiyangnews.info/technology/p...
This means silicon cell thickness will have dropped by 80% since the year 2000. Means 80% less poly cost, 80% less energy usage - before considering other technological advances.
taiyangnews.info/technology/p...
October 18, 2025 at 9:10 PM
I’m 15 yrs working in the Semicon industry, did my BSc in IC engineering, so this is a very very cool statistic, the amount of effort to reduce silicon wafer thickness like this is very impressive and quite hard to explain with being really nerdy about it 🤣
In v v simple terms, it’s cheaper now!
In v v simple terms, it’s cheaper now!
This is cool, a spot I don’t get to enough because traffic over this bridge, now closed to cars, was mental.
Might just be heading for a spin this weekend 👌
Might just be heading for a spin this weekend 👌
The old bridge that links the twin towns of Killaloe in Co Clare and Ballina in Co Tipperary will close permanently to vehicular traffic from Friday and operate as a pedestrian and cycle link across the River Shannon
Permanent pedestrianisation of old Clare-Tipperary bridge
The old bridge that links the twin towns of Killaloe in Co Clare and Ballina in Co Tipperary will close permanently to vehicular traffic from Friday and operate as a pedestrian and cycle link across t...
www.rte.ie
October 15, 2025 at 9:57 PM
This is cool, a spot I don’t get to enough because traffic over this bridge, now closed to cars, was mental.
Might just be heading for a spin this weekend 👌
Might just be heading for a spin this weekend 👌
40 additional CCS/CHAdeMo connectors have gone live in Ireland in the last month, but @thommcg.bsky.social has done the sums and it’s predicted that we will hit 30+% *NEW* CCS connectors by the end of this year! Phenomenal growth and a clear indication that #EVsky is the way forward!
c.40 CCS / Chademo now live since mid-September, located in:
Dublin (Circle K Ireland, ESB ecars, & InstaVolt);
Cork, Kilkenny, Meath (ePower), &;
Cavan, Louth, Meath, Westmeath, & Wexford (EZO EV Charging).
www.irishevassociation.ie/infrastructu...
Dublin (Circle K Ireland, ESB ecars, & InstaVolt);
Cork, Kilkenny, Meath (ePower), &;
Cavan, Louth, Meath, Westmeath, & Wexford (EZO EV Charging).
www.irishevassociation.ie/infrastructu...
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Welcome at the Irish Electric Vehicle Association. One place to find the answers on your journey to drive electric.
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October 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
40 additional CCS/CHAdeMo connectors have gone live in Ireland in the last month, but @thommcg.bsky.social has done the sums and it’s predicted that we will hit 30+% *NEW* CCS connectors by the end of this year! Phenomenal growth and a clear indication that #EVsky is the way forward!
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Nothing too drastic for BEV in Budget 2026, good to see extensions to existing parts that help keep electrification affordable, and to keep existing grants and reliefs around for longer to keep the EV transition going!
#Busget2026 #EVsky
#Busget2026 #EVsky
Budget 2026 is now out. A quick summary of EV relevant changes are:
- Extended 9% VAT on electric to 31/12/2030;
- Extended €5k VRT Relief to 31/12/2026;
- BIK OMV reduction of €30k in 2026, €15k in 2027, €2.5k in 2028, €0 thereafter;
- Extended 9% VAT on electric to 31/12/2030;
- Extended €5k VRT Relief to 31/12/2026;
- BIK OMV reduction of €30k in 2026, €15k in 2027, €2.5k in 2028, €0 thereafter;
October 7, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Nothing too drastic for BEV in Budget 2026, good to see extensions to existing parts that help keep electrification affordable, and to keep existing grants and reliefs around for longer to keep the EV transition going!
#Busget2026 #EVsky
#Busget2026 #EVsky
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Free Greta Thunberg and the rest of the illegally detained flotilla activists.
October 4, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Free Greta Thunberg and the rest of the illegally detained flotilla activists.
To those who complained about KPop Demon Hunters, I’ve just returned after settling the youngest man for bed to see that ‘King Fishers’ is currently on the tv.
It’s ‘competitive fishing’ in the style of Come Dine with Me / Four in a Bed 😐 come back KPop, all is forgiven
It’s ‘competitive fishing’ in the style of Come Dine with Me / Four in a Bed 😐 come back KPop, all is forgiven
a man in a suit and tie is smiling in front of a sign that says snl hulu
Alt: a man in a suit and tie is awkwardly smiling in front of a sign that says snl hulu
media.tenor.com
October 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM
To those who complained about KPop Demon Hunters, I’ve just returned after settling the youngest man for bed to see that ‘King Fishers’ is currently on the tv.
It’s ‘competitive fishing’ in the style of Come Dine with Me / Four in a Bed 😐 come back KPop, all is forgiven
It’s ‘competitive fishing’ in the style of Come Dine with Me / Four in a Bed 😐 come back KPop, all is forgiven
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Statement by President Michael D. Higgins on the death of Manchán Magan president.ie/en/media-lib...
October 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Statement by President Michael D. Higgins on the death of Manchán Magan president.ie/en/media-lib...
My own solar PV went in May 2023. In the first 7 months it saved me €900, and pricing had changed year on year for purchased elec, but I’m still saving around €1k a year minimum, 2024 had a savings of €1,160!
That’s (now) a house of 2 adults, 4 kids and 2 Fully electric van & car!
That’s (now) a house of 2 adults, 4 kids and 2 Fully electric van & car!
☀️ New column! ☀️
Optimism on climate is hard to find, but solar power's meteoric rise is one very bright trend.
"Solar is fast becoming the world’s new energy superpower"
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Optimism on climate is hard to find, but solar power's meteoric rise is one very bright trend.
"Solar is fast becoming the world’s new energy superpower"
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Let the sun shine: solar is fast becoming the world’s new energy superpower
Solar power is reshaping economies, industrial systems and geopolitics
www.irishtimes.com
October 2, 2025 at 9:57 AM
My own solar PV went in May 2023. In the first 7 months it saved me €900, and pricing had changed year on year for purchased elec, but I’m still saving around €1k a year minimum, 2024 had a savings of €1,160!
That’s (now) a house of 2 adults, 4 kids and 2 Fully electric van & car!
That’s (now) a house of 2 adults, 4 kids and 2 Fully electric van & car!
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"At least nine Irish citizens have been detained by the Israeli military after an international flotilla trying to deliver medicine and food to Gaza was intercepted overnight, organisers have said." www.independent.ie/world-news/m...
October 2, 2025 at 8:17 AM
"At least nine Irish citizens have been detained by the Israeli military after an international flotilla trying to deliver medicine and food to Gaza was intercepted overnight, organisers have said." www.independent.ie/world-news/m...
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With Q3 now over, a quick look at fast charging infrastructure deployed YTD:
- CCS +253 (+24%)
- Chademo +36 (+4%)
www.irishevassociation.ie/infrastructu...
Currently in build are a further 100+
CCS / Chademo.
www.irishevassociation.ie/infrastructu...
- CCS +253 (+24%)
- Chademo +36 (+4%)
www.irishevassociation.ie/infrastructu...
Currently in build are a further 100+
CCS / Chademo.
www.irishevassociation.ie/infrastructu...
October 1, 2025 at 7:07 AM
With Q3 now over, a quick look at fast charging infrastructure deployed YTD:
- CCS +253 (+24%)
- Chademo +36 (+4%)
www.irishevassociation.ie/infrastructu...
Currently in build are a further 100+
CCS / Chademo.
www.irishevassociation.ie/infrastructu...
- CCS +253 (+24%)
- Chademo +36 (+4%)
www.irishevassociation.ie/infrastructu...
Currently in build are a further 100+
CCS / Chademo.
www.irishevassociation.ie/infrastructu...
Now that’s a mental finish to the Rams V Eagles game, phenomenal block on the field goal for a Touchdown 🤯
September 21, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Now that’s a mental finish to the Rams V Eagles game, phenomenal block on the field goal for a Touchdown 🤯
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The Global EV Alliance (GEVA) and are excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Global EV Driver Survey.
Share your experiences with electric vehicles - Click the link to participate and help drive the movement towards sustainable transportation!
www.irishevassociation.ie/news/geva-gl...
Share your experiences with electric vehicles - Click the link to participate and help drive the movement towards sustainable transportation!
www.irishevassociation.ie/news/geva-gl...
GEVA Global EV Survey 2025
GEVA Global EV Survey 2025
www.irishevassociation.ie
September 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The Global EV Alliance (GEVA) and are excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Global EV Driver Survey.
Share your experiences with electric vehicles - Click the link to participate and help drive the movement towards sustainable transportation!
www.irishevassociation.ie/news/geva-gl...
Share your experiences with electric vehicles - Click the link to participate and help drive the movement towards sustainable transportation!
www.irishevassociation.ie/news/geva-gl...
We installed these bee boxes through our work #GreenTeamNetwork at #LoughGur a few years ago. Absolutely amazing to see them with life a few of years later and for most to be like this!
We were in Curraghchase yesterday, it’s been a weekend of #ShinrinYoku aka #ForestBathing
#TreatyCity #Bees
We were in Curraghchase yesterday, it’s been a weekend of #ShinrinYoku aka #ForestBathing
#TreatyCity #Bees
September 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
We installed these bee boxes through our work #GreenTeamNetwork at #LoughGur a few years ago. Absolutely amazing to see them with life a few of years later and for most to be like this!
We were in Curraghchase yesterday, it’s been a weekend of #ShinrinYoku aka #ForestBathing
#TreatyCity #Bees
We were in Curraghchase yesterday, it’s been a weekend of #ShinrinYoku aka #ForestBathing
#TreatyCity #Bees
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Changes enabling on-street charging solutions was a big focus of our submission on Exempted Development Regulations recently. We hope to one day share an RTE, Independent, etc. article titled
"EV kerb chargers in Dublin are a game-changer, say drivers".
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"EV kerb chargers in Dublin are a game-changer, say drivers".
www.bbc.com/news/article...
EV kerb chargers in Suffolk are a game-changer, say drivers
Suffolk County Council is running a trial scheme for people with electric cars but no driveways.
www.bbc.com
September 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Changes enabling on-street charging solutions was a big focus of our submission on Exempted Development Regulations recently. We hope to one day share an RTE, Independent, etc. article titled
"EV kerb chargers in Dublin are a game-changer, say drivers".
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"EV kerb chargers in Dublin are a game-changer, say drivers".
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK starts today! The CONUNDRUM Research Project team is delighted to launch our TownsMatter platform as part of our @researchireland.ie National Challenge Fund project.
September 16, 2025 at 9:09 AM
EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK starts today! The CONUNDRUM Research Project team is delighted to launch our TownsMatter platform as part of our @researchireland.ie National Challenge Fund project.
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August's "Irish Grid Monthly" is now unlocked on our website. In addition to our regular stats and charts:
- Storm Floris pushed wind to new August highs 🪁
- the quality of energy reporting in Ireland 📻
- Kerry has its first solar farm ☀️
www.greencollective.io/post/monthly...
- Storm Floris pushed wind to new August highs 🪁
- the quality of energy reporting in Ireland 📻
- Kerry has its first solar farm ☀️
www.greencollective.io/post/monthly...
Irish Grid Monthly: August 2025
www.greencollective.io
September 8, 2025 at 9:15 AM
August's "Irish Grid Monthly" is now unlocked on our website. In addition to our regular stats and charts:
- Storm Floris pushed wind to new August highs 🪁
- the quality of energy reporting in Ireland 📻
- Kerry has its first solar farm ☀️
www.greencollective.io/post/monthly...
- Storm Floris pushed wind to new August highs 🪁
- the quality of energy reporting in Ireland 📻
- Kerry has its first solar farm ☀️
www.greencollective.io/post/monthly...
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Just look at what happened with solar investment - it’s astonishing.
Solar has seen the most rapid investment growth, soaring from $142 billion in 2015 to a projected $441 billion this year.
Solar has seen the most rapid investment growth, soaring from $142 billion in 2015 to a projected $441 billion this year.
September 14, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Just look at what happened with solar investment - it’s astonishing.
Solar has seen the most rapid investment growth, soaring from $142 billion in 2015 to a projected $441 billion this year.
Solar has seen the most rapid investment growth, soaring from $142 billion in 2015 to a projected $441 billion this year.
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The problem of PHEVs having much higher real-world emissions has been discussed for five or six years now. The fact that the car industry hasn't published any real-world emissions results to the contrary tells me that they don't have any.
NEW: Plug-in hybrids now emit five times, on average, what official tests claim, and the gap between real-world emissions and test results continues to grow.
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September 10, 2025 at 6:06 AM
The problem of PHEVs having much higher real-world emissions has been discussed for five or six years now. The fact that the car industry hasn't published any real-world emissions results to the contrary tells me that they don't have any.