Field Notes

I’m starting a new series of Energy Policy Briefings. These will be clear, structured explanations of how Ireland’s energy system works and the choices ahead.

The first briefing looks at Ireland’s spilled energy problem and why it matters. Later briefings will explore flexible demand, storage, tariffs, infrastructure, and the longer‑term question of export potential.

Alongside the briefings, I’m building a quiet reference space at insights.marshall.ie. It holds the technical notes that support each article. Over time this will grow into a full index of energy insights.

The plan is simple. Briefing 1 will publish mid‑week. Briefing 2 will follow on 2 August. Briefing 3 will arrive around 12 August.

This is the beginning of a longer project to explain Ireland’s energy system clearly and constructively.

Eventually I hope to assemble the entire project into a single lication as one reference document