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Daily: European spot power drops on huge wind power output

Brent crude oil dropped below $107 a barrel on Friday on fears about higher supply and shaky demand, even if China posted its faster economic growth.

read more... 28/10/2013

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Daily: European spot power prices drop on weaker demand, higher German solar power output

Crude oil prices traded higher on Thursday in light trading even if political worries eased and the supply outlook improved, as traders sought bargains after considerable losses earlier this month. Brent oil rose 89 cents to $109.21 a barrel, while U.S. crude futures boosted 37 cents to $103.03 a barrel, its first day of gains following five consecutive sessions of losses.

read more... 27/09/2013

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UK: renewable generation increased more than 50% in the second quarter of 2013

According to figures offered by DECC in the second quarter of this year renewables output in UK increased 56% to 12.8 TWh. Due to increased capacity and high wind speeds wind production augmented by 62%, hydro was up almost 30% while solar, wave and tidal registered a 22% increase.

read more... 27/09/2013

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Daily: European power prices decline on dropping temperatures

Brent crude oil futures increased off sessions lows on Tuesday after bullish Chinese data strengthened the demand panorama from the world’s No.2 oil consumer. China's industrial output increased a forecast-beating 10.4 percent in August from a year ago, while retail sales boosted 13.4 percent.

read more... 11/09/2013

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Daily: German forward power prices hit new three-month high

Benchmark Brent crude oil prices prolonged a small gain on Monday, reversing a sharp early drop amid optimistic economic data, North Sea output worries and a new French report on Syria’s use of chemical weapons.

read more... 09/09/2013

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