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Daily (30.08.2021): New record high above 59 EUR/t for carbon prices on Friday, supported by a strong energy complex
Oil prices climbed to a new record high for 2021 on Friday, supported by supply disruptions in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as renewed optimism over demand. Brent crude rose by 2.3% to $72.70 a barrel and WTI oil ended 2% higher at $68.74 a barrel.
read more... 30/08/2021
Wind, low demand limit UK power sector CO2
Increased wind output and the lowest demand in over a year have reduced the call on fossil-fuel assets in the UK this month, putting the carbon intensity of the country's power sector on track for a significant decline despite record low nuclear generation.
read more... 25/08/2021
EU wind, solar peak at 123 GW helping to ease record spot power prices
Wind and solar power generation across EU markets peaked at 123 GW Aug. 17 amid a spell in wind that helped ease record spot power prices, grid operator data aggregated by WindEurope show.
read more... 19/08/2021
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EU solar power generation hits record high
Solar power supply in the European Union during June and July rose to a record high in 2021, accounting for 10% of total electricity produced in the region, a report by independent climate think-tank Ember said on Wednesday (18 August).
read more... 18/08/2021
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Spain says EU rejects request to change power pricing mechanism
The European Commission has rejected a Spanish request to change the rules that underpin member states' electricity markets as power prices in the country hit record highs, Spain's Energy and Environment Minister Teresa Ribera said on Thursday.
read more... 13/08/2021