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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