Issue 129

Building a resilient, affordable energy system

Writing in agendaNi, Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald MLA outlines the importance of delivery of the Energy Strategy to lower energy…

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Barriers to renewable energy

Planning delays, grid connectivity, and flexibility are the key barriers to renewable energy development in Northern Ireland, according to a…

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Beyond 2030: A plan-led approach

Northern Ireland is now more than halfway through the Energy Strategy timeframe with the Mid-Year Review published by the Department…

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AI and global structural demand

Electricity is entering a new phase of structural demand growth, driven by electrification, digitalisation, and artificial intelligence, according to Thomas…

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Building a resilient energy future for Northern Ireland

With geopolitical uncertainty escalating and global energy prices continuing to impact families, communities and businesses, energy is dominating the headlines…

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Developing offshore wind in Scotland

Michelle Quinn, director of offshore wind at the Scottish Government, talks to Ciaran Brennan about how Scotland has been successful…

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Recouple the SEM and GB electricity markets

An important but often overlooked issue is how the electricity market on the island of Ireland (the Single Electricity Market,…

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Reframing hydrogen’s role

Duncan Matthews of MaREI argues that while enthusiasm for further green hydrogen development has cooled, failing to plan for its…

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Pragmatic approach essential to ensure security of energy supply

Despite ambitious emission reduction targets, reliance on gas fired power generation in Northern Ireland continues to increase. Further investment in…

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Understanding the global oil shock

The current oil shock stemming from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz “constitutes the most severe flows and supply…

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