The Island Syndrome is a documentary that breaks down the three hidden mechanisms driving up the cost of everything in Ireland. Whether you’re interested in economics, energy policy, Irish politics, renewable energy, or simply want to understand why the cost of living keeps rising, this documentary explains the system in plain English.

Along the way, we’ll examine data centres, interconnectors, hydrogen storage, renewable energy policy, carbon taxes, electricity market reform, and the unique challenges of running an energy system on an island at the edge of Europe.

Marginal Pricing Explained
Why electricity generated by cheap wind farms can still be sold at expensive gas-fired prices. The strange market mechanism that determines what every generator gets paid.

Curtailment Payments Explained
Ireland is paying hundreds of millions of euro every year to switch wind turbines off. We examine how curtailment works, why renewable energy is being wasted, and who ultimately pays the bill.

Capacity Payments Explained
Why Ireland spends billions guaranteeing backup power stations that may only operate for a handful of days each year. The hidden costs built into the electricity system.

#documentary #irelandpolitics #ireland #costofliving #datacenter #utilitybills

Join in the conversation @LastStandIRL or watch along on Youtube & Rumble. Be part of the discussion. The time for change is upon us.