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Dave Quirk is Energy Transition Advisor for DTU Offshore, and is also Technical Director at the Energy & Sustainability Centre Isle of Man, and Chairman of the Manx Geological Survey.
He has a PhD in geoscience and has worked both in industry and academia for more than 30 years. Since 2019 he has worked exclusively on projects related to achieving net zero emissions of greenhouse gases with work focused on pathways to renewable energy on islands involving research into and modelling of low-carbon power systems and grid-scale energy storage. In addition, he is involved in various public engagement initiatives.
He has published more than 40 peer-reviewed papers, the main ones are listed here - publications.
Keywords
- User defined:
- Energy transition
- Energy storage
- Climate Change
- Geoscience
- Island power systems
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 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water
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Islands’ Energy Transition League – a progress report on decarbonising island power systems
Quirk, D. G., Reus, L., Fernandez, C., Hoke, A., Tróndheim, H. M., Nielsen, T., Wembridge, C., Rockwell, B., Aramaki, K., Lau, C., Figueira, A., Aune, M., Jantzen, J., Gauthier, G., Jørgensen, T. & Cenac, D., 2025, Proceedings of the 9th Hybrid Power Plants and Systems Workshop. Institution of Engineering and Technology, 9 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Article in proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Energy transition league: A comparison of islands’ paths to net zero emissions
Quirk, D. G., Mendonça, F., Henriques, F., Jørgensen, T., Lahtimo, M., Figueira, A., Tróndheim, H., Nielsen, T., Nordberg, C., Davies, G., Fraser, L., Østergaard, P. A., Lund, H., Kristensen, M., Hermansen, S., Cowin, A. & Peake, R., 2024, Proceedings of the 8th International Hybrid Power Plants and Systems Workshop. Institution of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 2024. p. 65-74Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Article in proceedings › Research › peer-review
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How to quickly transition from 0% to 100% renewable energy on an island in the northwest corner of Europe?
Quirk, D. G., Boucher, J. D., Østergaard, P. A., Lund, H., Camara, F., da Silva, F. F. & Peake, R., 2023, Proceedings of the 7th International Hybrid Power Plants & Systems Workshop (HYB 2023). IEEE, Vol. 2023. p. 19-29Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Article in proceedings › Research › peer-review
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A low-carbon future for The North Sea Basin
Quirk, D. G., Underhill, J. R., Gluyas, J. G., Howe, M. J., Wilson, H. A. M. & Anderson, S., 2022, Geological Society Special Publication. 1 ed. Geological Society of London, p. 197-213 (Geological Society Special Publication; No. 1, Vol. 494).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Exploration play statistics in the Southern North Sea region of The Netherlands and UK
Quirk, D. G. & Archer, S. G., 2022, Geological Society Special Publication. 1 ed. Geological Society of London, p. 117-136 (Geological Society Special Publication; No. 1, Vol. 494).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review