Irish energy policy, read closely.

Briefings on the documents that shape the Irish energy market - written by Philip Connolly. Direct, data-led. New issues weekly.

Weekly Briefings and Policy Reviews

Jul 6, 2026

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7 min read

Weekly Brief 9 | Data Centres crucial to Ireland

Presidency launched with electrification at the heart of the agenda, batteries beat record discharge on grid

Philip Connolly

Jun 29, 2026

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9 min read

Weekly Brief 8 | Longer Duration Storage in the spotlight

New CO2 battery planned for Ireland and Li-ion batteries win big in GB LDES competition

Philip Connolly

Jun 22, 2026

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4 min read

Weekly Brief 7 | Positive moves for BESS and biomethane

Busy week for the regulator, solar hits milestone, and confirmed the domestic grant for PV will remain

Philip Connolly

Jun 15, 2026

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3 min read

Weekly Brief 6 | Hydrogen Storage comes into focus

Consultation on potential for hydrogen storage in Ireland, and NZE plan lined rock cavern storage for Carlow site

Philip Connolly

Jun 8, 2026

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7 min read

Weekly Brief 5

Imported biomethane for data centre emissions, dynamic tariffs first view and Arklow Phase 2 progresses its planning to next stage.

Philip Connolly

Jun 2, 2026

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8 min read

Weekly Brief 4

Brussels keeps the biomethane border shut, the EPA marks us halfway to 2030, and Europe puts money behind storage

Philip Connolly

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