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In general terms, a "corporate" power purchase agreement refers to a contractual arrangement whereby independent generators (typically renewable) and corporates that are large energy consumers, contract for the sale of power to that consumer.

Throughout 2022 the EU progressed several initiatives to ensure security of supply, including agreement to establish a platform for common purchases of gas.

EirGrid is consulting until 24 November 2025 on a procurement mechanism for Long Duration Energy Storage ("LDES") of continuous electricity import and export capability of at least four hours.

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities ("CRU") is consulting until 5 January 2026 on a policy for connecting biomethane producers to the gas network...

The Supreme Court delivered a significant judgment in the case of Coolglass Windfarm Limited v. An Comisiún Pleanála [2026] IESC 5 on 5 February 2026 dismissing...

Energy efficiency has been topping the agenda of most governments in recent years. Following the Kyoto Protocol, a greater impetus has been seen at a European level and by national governments to comply with obligations under the protocol.

Energy developers, banks, investors, corporate offtakers and anyone else involved in the solar industry (and perhaps the energy industry more broadly) should ensure that they have a good understanding...

Following concerns from Ireland's Transmission System Operator (EirGrid) as to overdemand and constraints on the electricity network...

In practice, shallow geothermal systems have been developed in Ireland for years without any specific licences being obtained.

A new Electricity Connection Policy for Generation and System Services ("ECP-GSS") will be implemented in 2025, according to the Commission for Regulation of Utilities.

This will be the third onshore auction run by the Government under the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS). Stakeholders will immediately note several key differences...

The governments of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland commissioned a feasibility studying into creating an offshore interconnected electricity grid based on wind, wave and tidal generation

An Bord Pleanála (Board) refused to grant planning permission on the basis that the proposed development would materially contravene both the County Development Plan and the county's wind energy strategy.

In Ireland, scarce grid connection capacity is apportioned to users through bilateral grid connection agreements between generators or demand users on the one hand and EirGrid...

The Irish government recently announced some significant policy changes and developments on the delivery of infrastructure in Ireland...

The Maritime Area Planning Bill has been published along with the National Marine Planning Framework. Ireland has committed to meeting 70% of electricity demand from renewable sources by 2030.

We looked at ongoing UK litigation about the extent to which a collateral warranty may be considered to be a construction contract for the purpose of referring a dispute to adjudication: