Solutions for the SEM in Ireland and Northern Ireland
Our analysis, consultancy, and learning builds capacity for the delivery of the energy transition, creating common purpose with our customers, and a shared commitment to reshaping the energy world of tomorrow.
Intelligence, Forecasts, Data and Insight
Across the SEM
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Track the essential information on SEM developments to inform your business
Discover More: Energy Essentials IE/NIDetailed analysis on key industry topics, as well as a consolidated Irish energy market outlook for wholesale power, gas and international commodity markets, in an easy-to-read format.
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Expert analysis, competitor benchmarking and market trend insights
Discover More: SEM Power Market ForecastA comprehensive power price modelling service that delivers long-term 30-year wholesale power price forecasts informed by our significant market, policy and regulatory expertise.
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Indicative forecasts of the revenues from battery storage assets
Discover More: SEM Flexibility Power Market ForecastIndicative revenue forecast of battery storage assets in the Single Electricity Market (SEM). This is based on our two-stage storage optimisation service, Power Price Forecasting and Storage Optimisation Modelling.
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CATALYST is our fully integrated online portal exclusive to Cornwall Insight customers. It offers seamless access to all of Cornwall Insight’s subscription services in a single easy-to-use interface
Consultancy Capabilities for
the Irish Energy Market
Bespoke advisory services to companies across the industry, including generation asset developers and investors, flexibility providers, energy retailers, network companies, and government departments.
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Investment Advisory
Find out more: Investment AdvisoryInvestment advisory expertise in developing investable business cases, gross margin forecasts, full commercial due diligence services.
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Energy Users Support
Find out more: Energy Users SupportWe support Large Energy Users in understanding their electricity bill, developing onsite generation, and engaging with market-based generation requirements
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Commercial Due Diligence and Transactions
Find out more: Commercial Due Diligence and TransactionsOur full commercial due diligence coverage across banked forecasts, market insight, and detailed risk review ensures a successful conclusion to your transaction.
On-Demand & Live Learning
Across the Market
Our passionate and engaging course instructors have a long history of delivering training for those requiring an introduction to the sector through to advanced-level learning on specific complexities of the market.
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Flexibility Markets in the SEM
Start learning: Flexibility Markets in the SEMUnpacking the growing opportunity for electricity consumers to engage with flexibility markets
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Introduction to Irish Electricity Markets
Start learning: Introduction to Irish Electricity MarketsEssential training for anyone new to the Irish electricity markets
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Single Electricity Market Fundamentals
Start learning: Single Electricity Market FundamentalsEssential training on the Single Electricity Market arrangements
Latest Insights and Market Updates
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A New Dawn for Data Centres in Ireland?
There has been a shift in the narrative around data centres from one dominated by concerns over the impact on the system to one where the focus is on how…
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Clean Energy, Lost Opportunity: Inside EirGrid and SONI’s 2025 Curtailment Report
In May EirGrid and SONI published the Annual Renewable Energy Constraint and Curtailment Report 2025. We review the progress made in renewable deployment across Ireland and Northern Ireland (NI) and…
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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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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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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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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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Case Studies and Recent Projects
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Comprehensive review of policies for Guernsey Electricity
Cornwall Insight was commissioned by Guernsey Electricity to carry out a comprehensive review of their policies and develop new policy documentation, alongside reviewing their Code…
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Cornwall Insight advises Drax on Flexitricity purchase as company continues to expand its flexibility capability
Cornwall Insight has advised Drax on its proposed acquisition of Flexitricity from Quinbrook, marking a significant step in the company’s continued expansion into Great Britain’s…
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Cornwall Insight advises ERG’s strategic expansion into Northern England’s wind sector
Cornwall Insight supported ERG, one of Europe’s leading independent renewable energy producers, in the assessment and acquisition of a portfolio of onshore wind assets.
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Cornwall Insight Advises Federated Hermes Limited on Low Carbon Energy Developer Purchase
Cornwall Insight is proud to have acted as a key advisor to global investment manager Federated Hermes Limited in their successful acquisition of a majority…
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Innovative Storage Technology Developer
The Cornwall Insight team worked with an innovative storage technology developer to support the business case development for their technology when collocated with electric vehicle…
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Cornwall Insight acts as advisor to help I Squared secure $200mn grid infrastructure investment
Cornwall Insight acted as one of the advisors in the $200mn investment by leading independent global investment manager I Squared Capital, in Aurora Utilities Limited.
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Cornwall Insight key advisor in landmark Toucan Energy portfolio sale
Cornwall Insight acted as a key advisor in the successful sale of Toucan Energy’s solar PV portfolio. The historic transaction marks the largest operational solar…
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Cornwall Insight help Zenobē secure £147 million battery storage investment
Cornwall Insight acted as an advisor for Zenobē in securing a £147 million project finance debt for its Kilmarnock South battery storage project
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Network charging analysis for Zenobe Energy
Cornwall Insight was commissioned by Zenobe Energy to undertake network charging analysis. Zenobe design, finance, build and operate battery solutions, and is on track to…
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Cornwall Insight key commercial adviser on sale of Red John Pumped Storage Hydro scheme
Cornwall Insight played a crucial role in advising Intelligent Land Investment (ILI) on the successful sale of the in-development Red John Pumped Hydro Storage Asset…
