Low carbon generation

Net zero targets have underlined the importance of the power sector’s transition to low and zero-carbon forms of generation. As new renewable and carbon-capture technologies start to dominate the electricity generation mix, the market fundamentals are changing radically. The scale of the opportunity for new asset investment is huge. But the complex interplay between markets and policies makes the investment environment uncertain, with regulation, low carbon policy frameworks and networks continuing to evolve and adapt to the new realities of net zero. 

To cut through the complexity, we provide several services designed to provide market players with the insights needed to succeed. We have a 15-year track record of market-leading support for developers, operators and investors. We constantly evolve with the sector to ensure our customers have the right tools to succeed.  

Our expert team of market analysts provides Low Carbon Generation insight across:

  • Market forecasts: including long-term power curves, network cost forecasts and low carbon subsidy forecasts (ROCs, Capacity Market, CfD).
  • Regulation and policy analysis: on the latest changes impacting the low carbon generation sector through our tailored alerts, impact reports and monthly ‘Green generators group’.
  • Routes to market and competitor intelligence: PPA and trading price benchmarks, forecasts and competitor intelligence across subsidised and subsidy-free assets.

Market intelligence

  • 5-Year power price projector

    As part of our expanding coverage of wholesale price forecasting and modelling we have developed the 5-year Power Price Projector. Taken from our long-term model of the GB market we provide a five-year price forecast, under our central forecast scenario, of quarterly baseload power and related commodity prices. The Cornwall...

  • Alerts services (electricity or gas)

    The 'Alerts services' for both the electricity and gas markets provide you with an overview of industry developments that you and your business should be aware of. You can subscribe to either gas, electricity or both 'Alert services'. Each alert provides you with a timely update of any changes to...

  • All-Island forward curve

    Cornwall Insight’s ‘All-Island forward curve’ is a comprehensive market and asset-level power price modelling service that delivers long-term price forecasts, informed by industry-leading regulatory, market and policy expertise, and supplemented with direct access to trusted practitioners. The service is designed for banks and debt providers, equity investor, developers, financial advisors,...

  • Benchmark power curve

    Our 'Benchmark power curve' is a comprehensive market and asset-level power price modelling service. It delivers long-term price forecasts, informed industry-leading regulatory market and policy expertise, and is supplemented with direct access to trusted practitioners and experts. There is widespread concern about the drift between typical power price modelling and...

  • Benchmark power curve | Australia

    The 'Benchmark power curve' is a comprehensive market and asset-level power price modelling service. It includes long-term price forecasts which are supplemented with direct access to our trusted practitioners. There are concerns that there is a drift between typical power price modelling and real-life market practice, as well as a...

  • Bespoke monthly impact report

    The 'Bespoke monthly impact report' is specifically designed with you and your business in mind highlighting every relevant policy and regulatory development that may affect your business. By utilising this service, you will be guaranteed not to miss any crucial regulatory and policy-based information, which is vital to your business's...

  • Bespoke weekly impact report

    The 'Bespoke weekly impact report' is an update on the very latest regulatory and governance changes that are relevant to your business. Tailored to meet the needs of your organisation, you can rest assured that you will receive the latest regulation developments to ensure you are compliant with all your...

  • Capacity Market forecast

    The 'Capacity Market forecast' provides a comprehensive analysis of the Capacity Market auctions (T-4 and T-1). The quarterly report includes a detailed forecast of the clearing prices, which will allow you to better formulate your business's bidding strategy as well as understand the values that could be achieved through this...

  • Code modifications registers (electricity or gas)

    The 'Code modifications registers' provides you with a comprehensive update of the most critical issues affecting both the electricity or gas market. These are two separate reports and you can subscribe to either gas, electricity or both. Through the registers, we track all the latest codes, including those from BSC,...

  • Energy market bulletin

    The 'Energy market bulletin' is a consolidated outlook on market fundamentals that will influence wholesale power and gas prices. It draws together a range of factors influencing the market both locally and internationally, providing a clear understanding of what is happening and why. The service comprises of two products designed...

  • FCAS price curves

    Cornwall Insight Australia’s ‘FCAS price curves’ are designed for lenders, equity investors, developers, and operators to support them in investment cases, budgeting, asset benchmarking and business planning. The ‘FCAS price curves’ service provides subscribers with a granular settlement period price forecast for all eight FCAS markets over a 15-year period....

  • German market study

    The 'German market study' provides you with a comprehensive evaluation of Germany's energy sector. The service offers granular market analysis for the electricity and gas sectors. This will help support you when looking for the most profitable opportunity for your business. Our experts analyse Germany's full value chain from production...

  • Green power forecast

    The 'Green power forecast' provides you with a long-term forward view for the different elements of your green power including, captured prices for different generation technologies, incorporating values achieved through the wholesale market, embedded benefits and renewable subsidy schemes. The forecast provides a five-year outlook for market benchmark prices for...

  • Industry meeting reports (electricity or gas)

    Our 'Industry meeting reports' for both electricity and gas separately provide you with an overview of the main themes, topics and decisions arising from key meetings within the industry. You can subscribe to either gas, electricity or both 'Industry meeting reports'. By utilising these reports, you can stay ahead and...

  • SEM and commodity pricing report

    The 'SEM commodity and pricing report' is a weekly publication that has been designed to allow subscribers to make sense of a complex dynamic market. It focuses upon the fundamental drivers in the market, enabling customers to form a consolidated view and identify potential opportunities, risks or strategies. The wholesale...

  • Italian market study

    The 'Italian market study' gives you a comprehensive introduction to the market. This overview of Italy's energy sector will allow you to quickly understand the opportunities available in the Italian market, helping inform your business strategy. So you fully understand how Italy's market is designed, and it functions, our experts...

  • Long-term ROC forecast

    The 'Long-term ROC forecast' is a quarterly publication, that provides a forecast of Renewable Obligation Certificate (ROC) values, Renewable Obligation (RO) targets as well as supplier and consumer costs to 2027. Understanding the ROC market can be time-consuming due to its complexity. Whether you are the project owner, an investor...

  • Policy and regulation consultations register

    Our 'Policy and regulation consultations register' gives you an overview of all open consultations from Ofgem, BEIS, European Commission, as well as other regulatory bodies. This report will ensure you are kept up to date of all new consultations and their closing dates and by utilising this service, you will...

  • Policy and regulations service

    Cornwall Insight’s ‘Policy and regulations service’ is designed to help your business keep track of all open consultations and understand the relevance; enabling you to navigate, understand and form a fitting response to help bring about any policy and regulatory change. The service has been designed to help your business...

  • Market alerts service

    ‘Market alerts’ service is designed for asset developers and owners, retailers, generators, regulators, policymakers, investors, and other energy stakeholders. The alerts are published on an ad-hoc basis and sent to customers as soon as possible after major regulatory and market developments, including rule changes in Australia. In addition, subscribers have...

  • Renewables pipeline tracker service

    Cornwall Insight's 'Renewables pipeline tracker service' supports your understanding of the pipeline for new build and repowering renewables generation assets. The service is split into two key aspects, a database of all projects and an accompanying analysis report. Both parts of this service will provide you with detailed information on...

  • Route to market service

    Cornwall Insight’s ‘Route to market service’ provides an in-depth analysis of the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) market for the growing range of asset types in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The service is aimed at asset developers, owners, operators, optimisers, investors and third-party advisors. Issued every six months, the ‘Route to...

  • Route to RESS

    Our 'Route to RESS' service deploys insight to help you navigate through the  Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) auction process. The service consists of a set of tools to assist the market entry and auction process including, analysis of competitor landscape, intelligence around bid pricing, forward power curves and bespoke...

  • Transmission Network Use of System charges forecast

    As the GB networks change to incorporate the rapid build out of low-carbon technologies, understanding network charges is becoming critical to assessing business cases for new and existing projects, especially in assessing locational decisions and impacts. Cornwall Insight’s ‘Transmission Network Use of System charges (TNUoS) forecast’ is designed to help...

  • Within-year ROC forecast

    Our 'Within-year ROC forecast' tracks the latest ROC generation trends. It examines the latest Renewable Obligation Certificate (ROC) data, out-turn demand data, weather statistics and settlement data for the current compliance period. The Renewables Obligation (RO) is the largest UK scheme for renewable electricity generation and can be a vital...