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Shaping Ireland’s energy future starts with powerful modeling. ⚡🇮🇪 EirGrid and Mott MacDonald used PLEXOS® to explore Tomorrow’s Energy Scenarios 2023, a comprehensive modeling project mapping Ireland’s potential pathways to a net-zero power system. Through four unique scenarios, from self-sustaining to gas evolution, they uncovered insights into renewable buildouts, system reliability, and strategic investment decisions. The result? ➡️ Clear, evidence-based insights for how Ireland can meet its 2030 and 2050 goals, sustainably and confidently. Swipe through the carousel 👇 to see how advanced modeling with PLEXOS® helped EirGrid turn uncertainty into insight. Read the full case study to learn more: https://bit.ly/3JZYApq #EnergyTransition #Utilities #Decarbonization #ScenarioPlanning #PLEXOS

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for Xcelerate AMER 2026 – San Antonio! 🚀 Get ready to be part of the year’s most energizing event! From 12–15 May 2026, we’re taking over the stunning Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas just outside downtown San Antonio for the region’s premier Energy Modeling & Simulation Conference. This year’s theme, Human + Machine, brings the power of human ingenuity together with cutting-edge modeling technologies to reveal how the future of energy systems will be built smarter, faster, and more sustainable than ever. Here’s what to expect: ➡️ Inspiring keynotes from global energy leaders ➡️ Immersive, hands-on product and training sessions led by top PLEXOS®, Aurora & Adapt2 experts ➡️ Deep-dive case studies showcasing innovation across the Americas and beyond! ➡️ Unforgettable networking plus a special event still under wraps! Don’t miss your chance to connect, collaborate, and spark the future of energy modeling and simulation. 👉 Register now and be part of the future of energy: https://bit.ly/484WUmq #Xcelerate2026 #EnergyModeling #CleanEnergy #FutureOfEnergy #Decarbonization #HumanPlusMachine #PLEXOS

🎤 Xcelerate APAC Speaker Spotlight: Mark Thomson, Executive Director at Carbon Transition Pathways (CarbonTP) We’re delighted to welcome Mark Thomson to Xcelerate APAC 2026 in Sydney, Australia, from 24–27 March 2026. 🔦 Session Highlight: Green Iron & Steel Reference Model In this session, hear about a techno-economic model that optimises green steel complexes within their energy systems. The model accounts for renewable generation, grid and gas constraints, and emissions targets to identify the lowest-cost hardware configuration. It includes water treatment, hydrogen production, compression and storage, air separation, and iron production, and can export hot briquetted iron or steel. Participants will explore multiple scenarios to understand the impact of technology options, costs, and emissions intensity across diverse locations. 📚About Mark Thomson: Mark has a degree in mechanical engineering with 20 years’ experience across the oil and gas and chemicals sectors. He has 5 years of consulting experience with McKinsey, is a founding partner of Carbon Transition Pathways, and supports the World Economic Forum on decarbonisation roadmaps for aluminium and steel. Don’t miss this opportunity to: - See how a techno-economic model optimises green steel complexes and energy systems - Understand the impact of renewables, grid and gas constraints, and emissions targets - Explore scenarios to assess technology options, costs, and emissions intensity across locations 📆When & Where: 24–27 March 2026 | Sydney, Australia Reserve your spot today and join us for this session: https://bit.ly/43CnD8w #Xcelerate2026 #EnergyTransition #Decarbonisation #CleanEnergy #Hydrogen #PLEXOS #HumanPlusMachine

Energy leaders are being asked to make billion-dollar decisions in environments that change by the hour. Traditional modeling can’t keep up, PLEXOS® Intelligence can. With AI-powered simulation and intuitive, enterprise-ready insights, PLEXOS® Intelligence gives planners, operators, and executives the clarity they need to act fast and with confidence. Learn more @ https://bit.ly/47wfsx2 #PLEXOSIntelligence #AI #FutureOfEnergy

🎤 Xcelerate APAC Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Paul Deane, Senior Scientist at University College Cork We’re delighted to welcome Dr. Paul Deane to Xcelerate APAC 2026 in Sydney, Australia, from 24–27 March 2026. A leading voice in energy systems modelling, Dr. Deane brings global expertise and forward-thinking insights into the evolving world of clean energy futures. 🔦 Session Highlight: Examining the Global Cost Impact of Proactive Vs Reactive Policy for Electrolytic Hydrogen How much does it cost the world to wait? In this session, Dr. Deane will share groundbreaking research that leverages PLEXOS to develop a global electricity and hydrogen model, supported by Energy Exemplar’s Academic Program. His analysis explores the cost penalties of reactively—rather than proactively—planning for electrolytic hydrogen integration. The findings reveal that reactive policy could increase costs by 8–15%, highlighting the value of forward planning in building a more efficient and sustainable energy system. 📚About Dr. Paul Deane: Recognised internationally for his research in clean energy and energy systems modelling, Dr. Deane’s work bridges academia and policy, supporting governments and organizations worldwide in their transition to low-carbon futures. Don’t miss this opportunity to: - Discover how advanced modelling can inform smarter hydrogen policy decisions - Learn directly from one of the industry’s most trusted energy modelling experts - Connect with peers at the forefront of the global clean energy transition 📆When & Where: 24–27 March 2026 | Sydney, Australia Reserve your spot today and join us for this session: https://bit.ly/4pbywXl #Xcelerate2026 #EnergyModelling #FutureOfEnergy #Decarbonisation #CleanEnergy #Hydrogen #PLEXOS #HumanPlusMachine

💥A fast-growing renewable developer. 60+ projects by 2028. One unified system to manage it all. What happens when a top U.S. renewable energy company brings its operational infrastructure in-house, and builds a commercial engine from the ground up? This case study walks through its transition from outsourced operations to a fully integrated energy services team, using Adapt2’s product suite to manage scheduling, trading, settlements, PPAs, RECs, and risk in real-time. Highlights include: 🔹 18-month ROI on system investment 🔹 $2M projected in operating cost savings 🔹 Risk metrics that update automatically with every trade And it’s only the beginning. Read the full story and see how this team is scaling with confidence: https://bit.ly/49f4cpU #RenewableEnergy #EnergyOperations #Adapt2

💡 Have a story worth sharing? Xcelerate 2026 is your stage to showcase innovation, impact, and real-world modeling success. We’re looking for speakers who are shaping the future of energy through data, simulation, and creativity. As an Xcelerate speaker, you’ll: - Receive a complimentary speaker pass (valued up to $1,899 USD) - Gain global visibility among leading modelers, market designers, and energy innovators - Build connections with industry peers, researchers, and policymakers - Share your insights and outcomes that are redefining how the world models its energy future Whether your story centers on market reform, renewables integration, digital transformation, or long-term system planning — we want to hear it. 📍 Xcelerate 2026 | Sydney | San Antonio | London Submissions now open: https://bit.ly/48JpPOT Be part of the conversation driving the next era of energy innovation. #Xcelerate2026 #EnergyModeling #EnergyTransition #PLEXOS #Aurora #Adapt2 #EnergyInnovation #CallForSpeakers

The pace of change in energy is accelerating, AI, electrification, and data are rewriting the rules of planning. Energy intelligence is how the industry keeps up. By combining AI-powered modeling with enterprise insight, Energy Exemplar’s PLEXOS® Intelligence turns decades of modeling excellence into real-time, actionable foresight. Because in today’s energy economy, speed is strategy. Learn how PLEXOS® Intelligence can help you stay ahead of the curve by registering for our webinar on December 2nd at 11am ET. Register today @ https://bit.ly/49GRQaf #PLEXOSIntelligence #AI #FutureOfEnergy #webinar

❓ What's next for U.S energy reliability? Senior Product Manager, Rob Homer, recently attended two major U.S. energy conferences - the FERC Reliability Technical Conference and USEA's EnergyTech Connect event. In our latest blog, we share Rob's on-the-ground insights into how planners, regulators, and utilities are responding to: • Explosive data center-driven demand • Fuel system dependencies and pipeline risk • Diverging strategies between vertically integrated utilities and IPPs Across both events, one message stood out: scenario-based planning is essential, and solutions like PLEXOS® are key to navigating the uncertainty ahead. 📘 Read the full recap: https://bit.ly/3JFfsBE #EnergyReliability #PLEXOS #DataCenters #FERC #USEA

🌏 Strengthening Regional Energy Partnerships As part of Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)’s Southeast Asia Energy Mission to Australia, Energy Exemplar was proud to host a Welcome Breakfast Forum in Melbourne on Monday, 27 October 2025, bringing together energy leaders from the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand and Australia to explore opportunities for collaboration in the region’s clean energy transition. Hosted by Dante Recalde, Jacqueline Owen, and Tom Prestney, with invaluable support from Austrade’s Sheila Trance and Bernice V., the forum welcomed delegates from across Southeast Asia’s energy landscape, including the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Philippines, and leading private-sector organisations. The discussion focused on how energy simulation software and data-driven modelling tools like PLEXOS® are being used to enhance energy planning and reliability in both Australia and the Philippines. Delegates also heard from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER), represented by Jarrod Ball, on Australia’s evolving energy governance, consumer protections, and regulatory frameworks supporting the clean energy transition. The breakfast forum formed part of a week-long program featuring the All-Energy Australia tradeshow and site visits to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) — showcasing Australia’s leadership in renewable integration, decentralised markets, and real-time energy settlement. 🤝 We thank Austrade and all mission delegates for contributing to a successful dialogue and for building enduring connections between Australia and the region’s energy communities. #EnergyExemplar #PLEXOS #Austrade #EnergyTransition #SoutheastAsia #CleanEnergy #Collaboration #Innovation #EnergyModelling #Renewables