China's fossil-fueled power generation in August rose to its highest level in decades
Data and records from the Statistics Bureau showed that China's fossil-fuelled electricity generation in August rose to its highest since at least 1998. This was to compensate for a fall in hydropower production to meet summer demands, according to data. The rise in demand was a result of China's most extreme summer ever…
German spot price Monday is impacted by higher wind supply
On Monday, a surge in wind energy generation in Germany will offset a reduction in solar output to drive down baseload electricity prices. LSEG data shows that the German and French baseload power contracts TRDEBD3,TRFRBD3 had not been traded by 825 GMT Friday. LSEG data…
Spain increases the cap on grid investments through 2030
Sara Aagesen, Energy Minister of Spain, said that the Spanish government intends to raise a limit on how much investment companies can make in electricity grids until 2030. She expects trunk network investments to be worth 15,94 billion euros (13.59 billion euro). The massive blackout in Spain and Portugal that occurred on April 28…
Octopus Energy, a British company, partners with a Chinese wind turbine manufacturer
Octopus Energy, Britain's biggest electricity supplier, has signed a contract with Chinese wind turbine maker Ming Yang Smart Energy. This could lead to the installation of the first Chinese-made turbines in Britain. The UK is trying to increase its renewable energy to meet climate targets…
Italy may struggle to achieve 2030 green goals according to a study
A study released on Saturday showed that Italy may not be able to achieve the carbon emission targets set at EU level because of delays in green transition areas such as renewable energy generation and energy storage. The report prepared by the energy group Edison, and think tank TEHA…
French spot prices rise as renewables supply declines
The price of French prompt electricity rose dramatically on Thursday, following predictions that renewable energy generation would be reduced. Naser Hashemi, LSEG analyst, said: "A relatively large decline in wind and solar power has offset the slight decrease in consumption.
Spot prices are depressed by the sharp rise in wind energy supply
The European spot electricity prices fell on Tuesday, as the strong growth in German wind energy supply combined with the expected increase in solar power availability outweighed any slight rise in demand. LSEG data revealed that the German contract for day-ahead electricity fell by 42%…
The impact of rising renewable supply on spot prices
On Monday, the price of baseload electricity is expected to fall in Germany due to an increase in wind and solar energy generation. LSEG data shows that the German and French Monday basis power contracts were not traded by 1021 GMT Friday. LSEG data show that the day-ahead…
Prices for EUROPE-GAS are little changed due to weak demand and Norwegian outages
The wholesale gas prices in the Netherlands and Britain were not much different on Friday morning, as maintenance hit supply in Norway was countered by a sluggish market. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract was lower by 0.25 euros, or 10.75 cents per mmBtu at 31.45 Euros per megawatt hour at TTF hub…
Prices for gas in Europe are mixed, with Norway maintenance and revised wind power output being the main differences.
The Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas were mixed on Tuesday. Lower demand forecasts weighed on the market, while the beginning of a longer period for maintenance at Norwegian gas fields was expected to support the market. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch…
Maguire: US clean energy capacity grows slower, but wider by 2025
This year, the pace of adding new solar, wind, and battery capacity in the U.S. has slowed down nationally and in some key states, which is hurting sentiment for clean energy. Climate trackers should take heart in the fact that growth has continued outside of Texas and California.
AGL's shares in Australia plunge after weaker results reflect the cost of going green
AGL Energy, Australia's largest power producer, reported on Wednesday a 21% decline in its annual underlying profit. It also missed expectations for earnings due to lower retail margins and increased costs associated with the transition to renewable energies. The shares closed at their lowest level since April 20…
EU solar energy deployment declines for the first time in a decade due to subsidy cuts
Industry data revealed on Thursday that the European Union's solar energy expansion is set to experience its first annual decline in over a decade as some governments cut subsidies for rooftop panels. This trend is a reflection of the shifting priorities in Europe, as…
German spot prices to rise due to falling wind supply
The German baseload electricity prices will likely rise next week due to a reduction in wind energy generation of more than half the current output. This is expected to offset a decrease in consumption. LSEG data shows that the German and French Monday basis power contracts were not traded by 0809 GMT.
Trump's budget bill increases fossil fuels and hits renewable energy
The U.S. Senate approved a budget bill on Tuesday, and now the House of Representatives will debate it for final approval. This would slow down the development of solar and wind power, eliminate climate funding, and increase oil, gas, and coal production. The law drastically…
Report: Global CO2 emissions in energy reached record levels last year
The Energy Institute's Annual Statistical Review of World Energy showed that global carbon dioxide emissions in the energy sector reached record levels for the fourth consecutive year last year, as fossil fuel consumption continued to rise even as renewable energy also hit record highs.
German down as renewables decrease
The spot price of German wholesale power increased on Wednesday, despite forecasts that wind and solar energy output would be lower. In France, the spot price fell, despite projections that wind power generation and demand will increase. At 0840 GMT, the German day-ahead…
The afternoon session saw a reduction in gains due to nuclear-related factors
European power forwards retreated from their early gains Wednesday on concerns about possible corrosion of the French reactor Civaux 2. However, prices were still significantly higher than previous closing levels. ASNR later stated that further testing is required. An…
Maguire: Eastern Europe's secretive surge in solar power generation
In Europe, the discussion of solar energy generation is dominated by Germany and Spain. Solar capacity in the nine largest producers of solar energy in Eastern Europe has increased at a pace that is more than twice as fast as the rest of Europe over the last five years.
Maguire: Eastern Europe's secretive surge in solar power generation
In Europe, the discussion of solar energy generation is dominated by Germany and Spain. Solar capacity in the nine largest producers of solar energy in Eastern Europe grew at a pace that was more than twice as fast as the rest of Europe over the last five years. This has…