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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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Your Complimentary Overview of How GB Flexibility Revenues Will Evolve Over the Long-term
Understanding how GB flexibility revenues will evolve over the long-term is becoming one of the more challenging questions facing investors and developers in the sector. To support your planning, we…
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Your Complimentary Overview of Themes Shaping the Future of the GB Power Market
The pace of change in the GB power market shows no signs of slowing, and the market context for renewable assets is becoming increasingly complex to navigate. To support your…
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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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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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CfD AR7 and AR7a: What Went Right, What Went Wrong, and What’s Next
Two auction rounds, record-breaking capacity, and a completely reshuffled competitive landscape. AR7 and AR7a broke the mould for renewables auctions Cornwall Insight’s analysis gives you a clear, actionable breakdown of…
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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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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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Battery Storage in the SEM: Reform, Reality and the Road Ahead
As we move into a new year, and with the first phase of SDP-02 Energy Storage Power Stations going live in November, now is the perfect time to take stock of…
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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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Autumn Budget 2025: Energy Bill Cuts, EV Mileage Charges and Industry Shifts Explained
The Government’s Autumn Budget introduces major changes for households, businesses and the wider energy sector. Here’s an overview of the announcements.
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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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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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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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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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Autumn Budget 2025: Energy Bill Cuts, EV Mileage Charges and Industry Shifts Explained
The Government’s Autumn Budget introduces major changes for households, businesses and the wider energy sector. Here’s an overview of the announcements.
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Top 10 Reasons Your Business Should Consider On-Site Solar Generation & Storage – and How To Convince Your Board
Rising energy costs and policy charges are driving businesses to explore on-site solar and battery storage. Discover 10 compelling reasons why behind-the-meter generation can cut costs, boost resilience and advance…
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CI Live 2025: Why Consumers Will Have the Next Word on Net Zero 2050
Cornwall Insight’s 2025 Annual Conference Delivering Reform, Unlocking Investment, Empowering Action took place at Glaziers Hall on Wednesday 5 November, here is an overview of the event.
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