
Single Electricity Market Fundamentals
Essential training on the Single Electricity Market arrangements
What will you learn?
SEM structure and framework, including trading, system services, capacity markets, and regulation
How electricity is traded, key wholesale concepts, and TSO balancing after market closure
Capacity Remuneration Mechanism, key challenges, and future outlook
Who is it for?
New starters in the Irish and Northern Irish energy industry
Electricity suppliers, traders, and generators
Regulatory experts and energy market advisors
Delivery format
Live online delivery
This course runs across three days, two hours per day
Price
€695 +VAT
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Essential training on the Single Electricity Market arrangements
Understanding all elements of the Single Electricity Market
Discover how the Single Electricity Market (SEM) works across the island of Ireland. Our experts will break down the structure of the wholesale electricity market, the key timelines for trading, and the mechanisms that shape pricing and market trends.
Key wholesale market trading concepts
We explore how Transmission System Operators (TSOs) keep the system balanced, explain the operation of the Capacity Remuneration Mechanism, and provide insight into upcoming changes to SEM arrangements.
Designed and delivered by market experts
Courses designed and delivered by trusted, independent energy experts from Cornwall Insight. The online session delivers a mix of lecture-style learning, case studies and worked examples to reinforce learning.
17-19 June 2026 | 10am-12pm
22-24 September 2026 | 10am-12pm
23-25 February 2027 | 10am-12pm
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