Summer 2023 – The ‘Power to the People’ exhibition explored the history of the electrification of Ireland and the future of sustainable energy. Beginning with a display of pre-electrical home implements, the exhibit extends through the electrification process to the protests against nuclear energy in the 1970’s and 80’s.
The Wexford County Council Archives, under Grainne Doran, and local business North Two Madness, have kindly loaned artifacts from the various time periods for display. Along with images from the ESB electrification archives, the exhibit was visually compelling and informative.
Sustainable energy was covered in the second room with family-friendly graphics showing how various types of energy, from wind and wave to solar, are generated. It also highlighted the renewed interest in nuclear as a ‘clean energy’ source and raises the pros and cons. Pinergy SolarElectric kindly donated a solar panel for up close viewing to the exhibition.