# Cornwall Insight: Creating Clarity

> Cornwall Insight provides comprehensive independent energy market intelligence, data and forecasting with insights, consultancy \& learning, enabling you to succeed in the energy transition

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## Pages
- [About](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/about/)
- [Contact us](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/contact-us/)
- [Terms and Conditions](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/terms-and-conditions/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/privacy-policy/)
- [Products \- Forecasts](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/forecasts/)
- [Our Insights](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/our-insights/)
- [Energy Supply](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/supply/)
- [Energy Users](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/users/)
- [Flexibility](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/flexibility/)
- [Renewables](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/renewables/)

## Insight Articles
- [What is the GB Energy Market and Who are the Key Participants?](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/insight-articles/what-is-the-gb-energy-market-and-who-are-the-key-participants/): The GB energy market powers millions of homes and businesses, yet many people working in the sector only see one part of how it operates\. With ongoing market reform, a growing focus on decarbonisation and more professionals entering the sector, now is a good time to revisit the fundamentals of the GB energy markets\.
- [Empowering Wales: Driving Industry and Unlocking Investment Through CPPAs](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/insight-articles/empowering-wales-driving-industry-and-unlocking-investment-through-cppas/): In this episode, Ben Burggraaf, CEO of Net Zero Industry Wales, joins Cornwall Insight's Lucy Dolton, Renewables Generation Lead, and Jacob Briggs, Energy Users Lead, to discuss the growing role of CPPAs in the Welsh industrial and commercial sector\.
- [Sun, Storage \& Savings: Benefits of Behind\-the\-Meter Solar \& Batteries for Large Energy Users](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/insight-articles/sun-storage-and-savings-benefits-of-behind-the-meter-solar-and-batteries-for-large-energy-users/): Explore the cost benefits that BtM generation and storage can provide for corporate end users through avoided costs, alongside the impacts from commercial and ownership structures for these assets\.
- [Cornwall Insight Issues Response to Ofgem’s Call for Input on TPI Market](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/insight-articles/cornwall-insight-issues-response-to-ofgems-call-for-input-on-tpi-market/): With legislation now in development for Ofgem to directly regulate Energy third party intermediaries \(TPIs\), the regulator's recent Call for Input marks the first step in designing that framework\. This blog summarises Cornwall Insight's response\.
- [What Are Power Purchase Agreements \(PPAs\) and Why Are They So Popular?](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/insight-articles/what-are-power-purchase-agreements-ppas-and-why-are-they-so-popular/): Power Purchase Agreements \(PPAs\) sit at the heart of the GB energy market, yet they aren't always well understood\. Our blog offers a clear, practical guide to what PPAs are, how they work, and the role they play in bringing renewable electricity to market across Great Britain\.

## Products
- [Network Charging Forecast](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/products/network-charging-forecast/): Expert long\-term forecasting for network use of system charges and revenues applicable to generators connected to the GB network\. Create project and portfolio specific forecasts through our online calculator based on technology type, expected load factors, and location on the network\.
- [Renewables Forecasts](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/products/renewables-forecasts/): Bankable forecasts of future wholesale energy prices, network charges, renewable power capture rates and green certificate values, including Renewable Obligation Certificates and Renewable Electricity Guarantees of Origin certificates\. Integral for asset owners, investors and stakeholders to assess long\-term costs and revenues, optimise strategy, and manage portfolio risk\.
- [Flexibility Forecasts](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/products/flexibility-forecasts/): Bankable long\-term forecasts to help asset owners, developers, investors and stakeholders assess long\-term costs and revenues, supporting successful commercial decisions and transactions\. Our forecasts cover the full flexibility revenue stack for a range of technology types, while our asset optimisation tools provide site\-specific and tailored insights\.
- [Energy User Forecasts](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/products/energy-user-forecasts/): Forward views of the holistic energy costs you face\. The service enables archetypal to site\-specific analysis to underpin your contracting, financial planning, and broader energy strategy\.
- [SEM Power Market Forecast](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/products/sem-benchmark-power-curve/): A comprehensive power price modelling service that delivers long\-term 30\-year wholesale power price forecasts informed by our significant market, policy and regulatory expertise\.

## Training Courses
- [Single Electricity Market Fundamentals](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/training-courses/single-electricity-market-fundamentals/): Essential training on the Single Electricity Market arrangements
- [Flexibility Markets in the SEM](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/training-courses/flexibility-markets-in-the-sem/): Unpacking the growing opportunity for electricity consumers to engage with flexibility markets
- [Understanding Consumer\-led Flexibility Opportunities](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/training-courses/understanding-consumer-led-flexibility-opportunities/): Essential learning to understand the commercial landscape for low carbon generation
- [Understanding Non\-Commodity Costs on Energy Bills](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/training-courses/understanding-non-commodity-costs-on-energy-bills/): How non\-energy costs are passed through to household and business consumers in their gas and electricity bills
- [GB Wholesale Energy Markets \& Risk Management](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/training-courses/gb-wholesale-energy-markets-risk-management/): Hands on learning to better understand how energy market participants approach energy trading, identify and measure trading risks, and the current market landscape

## Case Studies
- [United Utilities](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/case-studies/united-utilities/): United Utilities commissioned Cornwall Insight to provide research and analysis into the reporting of, and value associated with, accredited renewable electricity in the GB market over the period 2030 to 2050\. 
- [Smart Energy GB](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/case-studies/smart-energy-gb/): Smart Energy GB engaged with Cornwall Insight to explore the potential opportunities and impacts for smaller businesses and their customers from the uptake of smart meters
- [Independent Distribution Network Operator](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/case-studies/independent-distribution-network-operator/): A licenced Independent Distribution Network Operator was seeking to understand the legislative, regulatory, code and charging arrangements that could be applicable to a hypothetical independent transmission owner \(ITO\)
- [Large Industrial User](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/case-studies/large-industrial-user/): We were approached on behalf of the owner of an industrial park who provided its customers with a range of utilities, including steam and electricity
- [AI Software Provider](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/case-studies/ai-software-provider/): The Cornwall Insight team worked with an AI software provider to test their product and commercial strategy\.

## Press Releases
- [Higher Growth to Remain out of Reach Without Cheaper Energy](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/press-releases/higher-growth-to-remain-out-of-reach-without-cheaper-energy/): A new report from the CBI and Energy UK, with analysis from Cornwall Insight and the National Institute of Economic and Social Research \(NIESR\), has delivered a blueprint for growth to the incoming Prime Minister built on cutting business energy costs\. 
- [Cornwall Insight Updates Energy Price Cap Forecast After VAT Reduction](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/press-releases/cornwall-insight-updates-energy-price-cap-forecast-after-vat-reduction/): Households are set to save around £44 on a typical dual\-fuel energy bill following the government's announcement of a 5% VAT cut on electricity\. 
- [Household energy costs look set to remain high through winter](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/press-releases/household-energy-costs-look-set-to-remain-high-through-winter/): Ahead of the July price cap rise, Cornwall Insight has released new forecasts for October\. 
- [Energy Bills Set to Rise in July, as Forecasts Warn October Could Be Worse](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/press-releases/energy-bills-set-to-rise-in-july-as-forecasts-warn-october-could-be-worse/): Energy bills are forecast to rise by £221 to £1,862 a year for a typical dual fuel household from July\.
- [Cornwall Insight Release Final July Price Cap Forecast](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/press-releases/cornwall-insight-release-final-july-price-cap-forecast-2/): Energy bills are forecast to rise by £209 to £1,850 a year for a typical dual fuel household from July, according to Cornwall Insight's final forecast\.

## Consultancy Capabilities
- [Investment Advisory](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/consultancy/investment-advisory/): Investment advisory expertise in developing investable business cases, gross margin forecasts, full commercial due diligence services\.

- [Energy Users Support](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/consultancy/energy-users/): We support Large Energy Users in understanding their electricity bill, developing onsite generation, and engaging with market\-based generation requirements 

- [Electricity Transmission and Network Cost Forecasting](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/consultancy/forecast-long-term-tnuos-charges/): Our electricity transmission network use of system \(TNUoS\) forecasting capabilities give generators a view of expected charges and credits and the impacts of regulatory reform
- [Commercial Due Diligence and Transactions](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/consultancy/commercial-due-diligence-and-transactions/): Our full commercial due diligence coverage across banked forecasts, market insight, and detailed risk review ensures a successful conclusion to your transaction\.
- [Battery Energy Storage Systems \(BESS\) and Flexible Asset Gross Margin Forecasting](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/consultancy/bess-flexible-asset-gross-margins/): Developing an investable storage business case requires optimisation and balancing of opportunities across multiple revenue streams and risk profiles\.

## Events/Webinars
- [CI Live 2026](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/events-webinars/ci-live-2026-save-the-date/): Join leaders from across the energy industry on 4 November for a day of in\-depth insight and high‑level debate at Glaziers Hall, London\.
- [Data Centre Connection in the SEM: Policy, Regulation and Risk Webinar](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/events-webinars/data-centre-connection-in-the-sem-policy-regulation-and-risk-webinar/): Join our free webinar to hear our experts' perspective on how a wave of new policy and regulations are likely to shape data centre development in Ireland\.
- [Pricing, Policy and PPA Trends in the UK REGO Market Webinar](https://www.cornwall-insight.com/events-webinars/pricing-policy-and-ppa-trends-in-the-uk-rego-market-webinar/): Join our free webinar with our co\-hosts Renewable Exchange to explore recent REGO pricing trends and PPA market commentary\. 

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