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Clean Energy, Lost Opportunity: Inside EirGrid and SONI’s 2025 Curtailment Report
Read More: Clean Energy, Lost Opportunity: Inside EirGrid and SONI’s 2025 Curtailment ReportIn May EirGrid and SONI published the Annual Renewable Energy Constraint and Curtailment Report 2025. We review the progress made in renewable deployment across Ireland…
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Too Much of a Good Thing? The Rise of Negative Energy Prices
Read More: Too Much of a Good Thing? The Rise of Negative Energy PricesNegative pricing is on the rise, driven by the rapid growth of renewables on the grid. As generation increases, so does competition, and in some…
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2030 Energy Sector Targets – to Meet, or Not to Meet?
Ireland and Northern Ireland both set a target of 80% renewable electricity by 2030. Both are behind. Our blog looks at exactly where the transition stands.
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Understanding Consumer-Led Flexibility Opportunities: New Course
We explore how households and businesses can participate in flexibility markets, from time-of-use tariffs and smart meter rollout through to direct participation in system services, and what the continued reform…
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Evolve Announced as a Sponsor for CI Live 2026
We are delighted to announce that Evolve Energy will sponsor CI Live 2026, continuing a partnership that began with our inaugural Annual Conference.
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When the Levies Break: Why UK Business Electricity Costs are Still Rising
Insights on why business electricity costs continue to rise across every part of the bill, and what this means for businesses planning and budgeting ahead.
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MHHS: Competitive Advantage or Compliance Burden for GB Suppliers?
How suppliers can turn MHHS from a compliance obligation into a source of competitive advantage.
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Breaking the Link: Inside the Government’s New Gas and Power Price Plans
The Government announced it will introduce measures to decrease the pressure that gas exerts on the electricity price in GB. What could this mean for the GB energy market?
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Comment on NESO’s Reformed National Pricing proposal
This paper is intended to provide analysis to support NESO in its consideration of the potential impacts of changing Gate Closure in line with the stated purpose of the Call…
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The Future of Renewables Obligation: Part 2 – Post subsidy Routes to Market
Navigating life after the Renewables Obligation (RO) and the challenge of sustaining revenues. From March 2027, the earliest RO-accredited assets will begin to roll off the scheme, marking a major…
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One Month On: How the Middle East Conflict Reshaped Global Energy Markets
Just over a month since the conflict in the Middle East began, its impact is being felt across global energy markets. Cornwall Insight analyst Alex Livingston explores how a series…
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What is Driving Multi-Year Low Capacity Market Prices?
The latest round of the Capacity Market auctions took place in the first two weeks of March 2026, with both T-1 and T-4 auctions seeing multi-year low clearing prices. In…
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Iran and the Potential Gas Crisis – Impacts to Ireland
The past three weeks have seen escalating conflict in the Middle East. While the human consequences will rightly remain the primary global focus, the repercussions are being felt in international…
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Iran and the Potential Gas Crisis
The past two weeks have seen escalating conflict in the Middle East. While the human consequences will rightly remain the primary global focus, the repercussions are being felt in international…
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LEAPing into Action: Connecting Data Centres in Ireland
Connecting large energy users (LEUs) such as data centres can provide additional demand to take advantage of excess renewable generation and reduce the rates of curtailment and locational constraints.
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The Future of Renewables Obligation: Part 1 – Upcoming Reforms
Changing indexation, potential new support mechanisms and a market preparing for long‑term transition. The Renewables Obligation (RO) is about to undergo significant reform.
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Iran Conflict: Impact on GB Energy Prices
Cornwall Insight experts Tom Edwards (Principal Modeller) and Dr. Craig Lowrey (Principal Consultant) discuss the recent volatility in wholesale energy markets following developments in the Iran conflict
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Five Critical Developments to Prepare for in Electricity Network Costs
Here are five developments to be aware of that will impact network charges in the coming years
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One Month On: How the Middle East Conflict Reshaped Global Energy Markets
Just over a month since the conflict in the Middle East began, its impact is being felt across global energy markets. Cornwall Insight analyst Alex Livingston explores how a series…
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Iran and the Potential Gas Crisis – Impacts to Ireland
The past three weeks have seen escalating conflict in the Middle East. While the human consequences will rightly remain the primary global focus, the repercussions are being felt in international…
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Iran and the Potential Gas Crisis
The past two weeks have seen escalating conflict in the Middle East. While the human consequences will rightly remain the primary global focus, the repercussions are being felt in international…
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LEAPing into Action: Connecting Data Centres in Ireland
Connecting large energy users (LEUs) such as data centres can provide additional demand to take advantage of excess renewable generation and reduce the rates of curtailment and locational constraints.
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Iran Conflict: Impact on GB Energy Prices
Cornwall Insight experts Tom Edwards (Principal Modeller) and Dr. Craig Lowrey (Principal Consultant) discuss the recent volatility in wholesale energy markets following developments in the Iran conflict
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Five Critical Developments to Prepare for in Electricity Network Costs
Here are five developments to be aware of that will impact network charges in the coming years
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Energy Policy Progress in Ireland & Northern Ireland: Looking Back at 2025
As we move through the early stages of a new year, we take a moment to reflect on the major developments that shaped the Irish and Northern Irish energy sectors…
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Smart Microgrids: Benefits, Challenges & Barriers to Uptake
This episode discusses the role of smart microgrids in addressing challenges within the energy market, including connections to grid, infrastructure, network congestion, and decarbonisation
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One Month On: How the Middle East Conflict Reshaped Global Energy Markets
Just over a month since the conflict in the Middle East began, its impact is being felt across global energy markets. Cornwall Insight analyst Alex Livingston explores how a series…
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Middle East Conflict and its Impact on Household Energy Tariffs
Rising political tensions in the Middle East have begun to influence the domestic retail energy market, with suppliers adjusting tariff offerings and withdrawing some fixed deals. While wholesale volatility has…
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What is Driving Multi-Year Low Capacity Market Prices?
The latest round of the Capacity Market auctions took place in the first two weeks of March 2026, with both T-1 and T-4 auctions seeing multi-year low clearing prices. In…
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Iran and the Potential Gas Crisis – Impacts to Ireland
The past three weeks have seen escalating conflict in the Middle East. While the human consequences will rightly remain the primary global focus, the repercussions are being felt in international…
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Iran and the Potential Gas Crisis
The past two weeks have seen escalating conflict in the Middle East. While the human consequences will rightly remain the primary global focus, the repercussions are being felt in international…
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Iran Conflict: Impact on GB Energy Prices
Cornwall Insight experts Tom Edwards (Principal Modeller) and Dr. Craig Lowrey (Principal Consultant) discuss the recent volatility in wholesale energy markets following developments in the Iran conflict
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The Future of Gas in the Non-Domestic Energy Market
Falling demand, shifting volumes and a market that is not following the expected path. Non-domestic gas use is declining as organisations decarbonise, but our latest research shows a more complex…
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Global I&C Flexibility: Market Structures and Participation
A new report from Cornwall Insight, commissioned by Integrate to Zero, highlights that Great Britain has an opportunity to tap into a global energy flexibility market
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One Month On: How the Middle East Conflict Reshaped Global Energy Markets
Just over a month since the conflict in the Middle East began, its impact is being felt across global energy markets. Cornwall Insight analyst Alex Livingston explores how a series…
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Iran and the Potential Gas Crisis – Impacts to Ireland
The past three weeks have seen escalating conflict in the Middle East. While the human consequences will rightly remain the primary global focus, the repercussions are being felt in international…
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Iran and the Potential Gas Crisis
The past two weeks have seen escalating conflict in the Middle East. While the human consequences will rightly remain the primary global focus, the repercussions are being felt in international…
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LEAPing into Action: Connecting Data Centres in Ireland
Connecting large energy users (LEUs) such as data centres can provide additional demand to take advantage of excess renewable generation and reduce the rates of curtailment and locational constraints.
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Iran Conflict: Impact on GB Energy Prices
Cornwall Insight experts Tom Edwards (Principal Modeller) and Dr. Craig Lowrey (Principal Consultant) discuss the recent volatility in wholesale energy markets following developments in the Iran conflict
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Global I&C Flexibility: Market Structures and Participation
A new report from Cornwall Insight, commissioned by Integrate to Zero, highlights that Great Britain has an opportunity to tap into a global energy flexibility market
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Beyond Wholesale: Why High Bills Are Hurting UK Plc
Since the energy crisis, there has been an increased focus on how much British businesses are paying for their energy, especially their electricity. Although wholesale markets have eased from their…
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Energy Market Predictions for 2026 – The Trends That Will Reshape the GB Power System
We’ve seen policymakers rule out zonal pricing, bills swing up and down, major decisions on nuclear investment, Great British Energy established, and long-awaited network connections reforms. But the real question…
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Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Ireland and Northern Ireland and the Key Challenges
We introduce the Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS) market in Ireland & discuss the key challenges facing it & how reforms of the Irish energy market may impact BESS assets
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At Your Service: Transitioning System Service Arrangements in the SEM
To facilitate an ever-growing supply of intermittent renewable energy generation, there is a need for the Single Electricity Market (SEM) for Ireland & Northern Ireland to have robust System Services
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Ireland’s Electricity Storage Policy Framework: All Charged Up?
We present an overview of this Framework and discuss what it means for electricity storage in Ireland going forward.
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Review of deployment of long duration energy storage in the electricity sector in Ireland
This report seeks to assess the potential for Long Duration Energy Storage technologies (LDES) in Ireland.
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REMA Series: Expanded Balancing Mechanism vs Central Dispatch – Episode 4
In this podcast, our experts discuss expanding the Balancing Mechanism (BM) versus the Central Dispatch approach as part of REMA.
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REMA Series: Evolution of the CfD – Episode 3
In this podcast, our experts focus on the evolution of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme as part of REMA.
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REMA Series: Zonal Locational Pricing – Episode 2
Join Kate Hill and Kate Mulvany as they discuss Zonal Locational Pricing aspects of the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA).
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REMA Series: Overview of the 2nd REMA Consultation – Episode 1
In this podcast, our experts discuss an overview of the REMA and give a synopsis on the second consultation.
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Financing the Green Transition
In this podcast, Jamie Maule and Dr Matthew Chadwick discuss the UK’s position in this ‘new world’, particularly the growing need for capital investment if it is to meet its decarbonisation…
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