Nuclear Data Centres, PFAS & EV Energy: This Week’s Top 5 Electricity is the resource that forms the very foundation of modern civilisation, yet it is a minor miracle that energy systems function at all. From generation to transmission, from storage to trading, the economy behind today’s electricity market is remarkably convoluted. Every day brings a new set of questions that energy companies have to answer. How much electricity will people need tomorrow afternoon? Which power plants can help to meet that demand? Should we buy electricity from another company instead of generating it ourselves? How do we manage payments for these services? PCI Energy Solutions is a company that helps the energy sector answer these questions. In 1999, the Irish Government banned domestic nuclear power generation – a moratorium that has now lasted for almost three decades. At the time, Ireland had a population of less than four million and its energy demand was regarded as small enough to forgo the construction of nuclear power plants, which a sizeable proportion of Irish people regarded as dangerous and expensive. Now, in 2026, the Irish Government is reportedly considering overturning that ban, all because of an industry that scarcely existed in the country before the turn of the millennium. The industry in question is data centres. In the 21st century, Ireland has become an important base for many of the world’s largest tech companies, thanks to its low corporate tax rates and proximity to the EU. Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances represent a material challenge for energy operators managing legacy contamination at industrial sites. The oil and gas sector confronts specific obligations connected to historical firefighting foam use, creating both regulatory and operational pressures that require immediate attention and strategic planning. A comprehensive report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the Global