Counting the Cost (and Value) for Electricity Consumers After negotiations between two large parties, a few small parties, many independents and rotating Taoisigh, the draft programme for Government was published earlier… Read More
The Windsor Framework Review On Monday, 27 February 2023, the UK Government and the European Commission jointly announced the publication of the Windsor Framework. The new agreement is an amendment… Read More
Addressing Dispatch Down In December 2024 SONI (System Operator Northern Ireland) put forward a draft action plan to address dispatch down in Northern Ireland (available: here). The draft action plan… Read More
The Role of Data Centres in Ireland’s Energy Landscape Ireland’s Programme for Government acknowledges the significant role data centres play in the country’s economy and energy system while addressing… Read More
Germany’s successful state aid application for Climate Protection Contracts – a mechanism also referred to as Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCfDs) – marks a significant milestone in Europe’s efforts to decarbonise heavy industry. Ireland can… Read More
SONI (System Operator for Northern Ireland) recently published its Draft Strategy for 2025-2031, outlining a transformative vision for Northern Ireland’s energy future. Aimed at meeting ambitious renewable targets – such as achieving 80% renewable energy… Read More
The Roadmap Eurelectric’s recently released “Grids for Speed” (G4S) report provides a comprehensive roadmap for transforming Europe’s electricity grid to meet ambitious climate goals by 2050. G4S outlines the critical… Read More
Climate Change Advisory Council 2024 Electricity Review On May 13th, the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) published its annual review into the state of the electricity sector in Ireland. The report… Read More
The industrial sector across Europe needs to shift towards decarbonised heating to meet climate objectives. However, the shift to direct electrification, or indirect electrification through hydrogen or other forms of, is capital intensive when compared… Read More