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Ireland is Curtailing Wind While Importing Power from Britain
A look at what interconnector flows actually show since 2023
Articles
Taiwan Is the Better Offshore Wind Analogue for Ireland
Feb 16 • Cillian Barry
Can Ireland Really Be a ‘Renewable Energy Superpower’?
Ireland does not lack renewable energy resources. It lacks a credible pathway to monetise them at scale.
Jan 18 • Cillian Barry
What Strike Price Will the Tonn Nua Auction Deliver? A Depth-Adjusted Estimate
A look at where the strike price for the first SC-DMAP auction may land
Nov 20, 2025 • Cillian Barry
Too Deep for Comfort: Ireland’s Offshore Wind Gamble
Ireland’s new offshore wind zones sit in record-breaking depths, pushing the limits of what’s technically and commercially feasible
Oct 29, 2025 • Cillian Barry