Aoife Foley

Aoife Foley is a Chair in Net Zero Infrastructure at The University of Manchester, affiliated with the Electrical Engineering department. Her research focuses on sustainable energy systems, with an emphasis on clean energy adoption, energy storage, and grid technologies. She contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in areas related to climate action and sustainable infrastructure. Foley is actively involved in research collaborations and has published extensively on topics such as AI-driven cooling technologies, demand response in energy systems, and low inertia power systems. She also engages in academic activities, including invited talks and peer-reviewed publications.

Aoife M. Foley is a researcher at The University of Manchester with a focus on energy policy, energy markets, wind power, and energy storage. Her work explores the integration of renewable energy sources into electricity systems, with an emphasis on forecasting wind power generation and the role of energy storage technologies. She has also examined the impacts of electric vehicle charging on electricity markets and the development of national and local climate policies in Europe. Her research highlights the importance of data-driven approaches in energy systems and climate change mitigation strategies.