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E-mobility and low carbon
Is Europe’s EV uptake stalling? EV Country Attractiveness Index findings
In the first quarter of 2024, battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales and public charge-point installations have continued to grow across Europe. The new financial year has also seen many countries implement new subsidies to spur further growth. Amid this, conversations continue around the influence of cheap Chinese imports across European…
Low carbon generation
Save it for later: the role of LDES in Ireland’s future power system
In its transition to net zero, Ireland’s power system will undergo fundamental changes as it shifts from a reliance on thermal generation from imported fossil fuels to generation from indigenous, intermittent, renewables. Among these changes is the growing need for flexibility to help maintain system stability. This includes the provision…
Low carbon generation
REMA Series: Evolution of the CfD – Episode 3
Join Kate Hill and Kate Mulvany as they focus on the evolution of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme as part of the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA). Subscribers of our Industry Essentials service have access to all of our Thought Leadership content, including podcasts, insight papers, and blogs….
Home supply and services
Reforming Energy Bills: What’s on the Table?
There has been much speculation in the energy industry over what reforms to household energy bills could potentially be introduced, particularly with Ofgem due to announce its Q3 (July – September) 2024 Default Tariff Cap figures on Friday (24th). With so many areas under review, we’ve put together an overview…
Home supply and services
A regulatory shift for non-domestic suppliers
It is well established that the domestic supply sector is more heavily regulated than the non-domestic market, with one of the biggest differences being the level of consumer protection in place. That is not to say there are no protections in place for non-domestic consumers as we have seen several…
Low carbon generation
REMA Series: Zonal Locational Pricing – Episode 2
Join Kate Hill and Kate Mulvany as they discuss Zonal Locational Pricing aspects of the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA). Subscribers of our Industry Essentials service have access to all of our Thought Leadership content, including podcasts, insight papers, and blogs. Our customer portal, CATALYST, houses insightful pieces from…
Energy storage and flexibility
Review of deployment of long duration energy storage in the electricity sector in Ireland
This report seeks to assess the potential for Long Duration Energy Storage technologies (LDES) in Ireland, focusing on barriers and opportunities for the sector. The report focuses on policy, regulatory and market based opportunities and challenges, as the first step in understanding the market landscape for the sector. Read the…
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Media Mentions
Irish Times| Electricity prices to fall
Following the release of our All-Island Forward Curve our Senior Modeller Sarah Nolan spoke in the Irish Times, on why higher than anticipated gas storage in Europe is forecast to push down power prices over the next year. Irish Times -
Media Mentions
PV Magazine| FCAS markets and battery profits
New forecasts from Cornwall Insight Australia revealed a lucrative and enduring role for batteries in the recently launched Very Fast Frequency Control Ancillary Services (VF FCAS) markets. Our Modelling Manager Ben Tudman spoke to PV Magazine on why the higher prices available will hopefully see appetite grow for involvement in…