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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

An EirGrid and SONI consultation on the Day-Ahead Auctions for System Services (DASSA) closed on May 24th. This was an important consultation and is the first consultation by the TSOs (Transmission System Operators) on the… Read More

Over the last number of years, energy costs for heating, electricity and transport have all increased due to geopolitical events. This has had an impact on people’s ability to meet their energy needs, resulting in… Read More