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France moves towards more flexible electricity system

Energy professionals working on better integrating the growing number of renewable energies into the French energy mix are finding the varying number of renewable energies challenging EURACTIV France reports.

read more... 21/02/2022

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Energy prices will ‘remain high and volatile until at least 2023’

Gas and electricity prices will “remain high and volatile until at least 2023” according to long term forecasts quoted in a draft of the European Commission’s communication on energy prices due to be published next month.

read more... 21/02/2022

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Swiss plan hydropower reserves, back-up plants to ensure lights stay on

Switzerland plans new hydropower reserves and two or three back-up power plants after officials warned the country would be without power for nearly two days in a worst-case scenario if it does not strike an electricity deal with the EU.

read more... 18/02/2022

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Fortum picks up 800GWh Finnish PPA

Chemical manufacturer Borealis has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Fortum to source 800 gigawatt-hours of electricity from two onshore wind farms to be built in Finland.

read more... 18/02/2022

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Enel inks solar tracker deal with Comal as part of plant reconversion plans

Enel has reached a deal with Italy's Comal to install a solar tracker factory at a giant power plant it is converting into a green energy hub as part of plans to cut its carbon footprint.

read more... 18/02/2022

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