Latest news
Daily (12.06.2023): Strong solar generation and low demand put significant pressure on European spot power prices
Crude oil prices dipped on Friday in anticipation of U.S. Federal Reserve meeting and potential interest rate increases. Hence, Brent crude decreased by 1.5% to settle at $74.79 a barrel. At the same time, WTI Crude traded 1.6% lower at $70.17 a barrel.
read more... 12/06/2023
.jpg)
Europe still at risk of winter energy supply shortfall
Europe may still face a shortfall in energy supply this winter, depending on the return of Asian LNG demand, temperatures and the ramp up of French nuclear power, IEA executive director Fatih Birol told Montel on Wednesday.
read more... 09/06/2023
France braces for power demand surge driven by EVs, alternative fuels
Electric vehicles and other technology to cut emissions is likely to drive a surge in French power demand by 2035, meaning France will need to maintain its existing nuclear capacity, grid operator RTE said on Wednesday.
read more... 08/06/2023
Spain On Track To Generate 50% Of Its Power From Renewables In 2023
Spain is on track to generate more than half of its power from renewable sources this year, the first of the top five European countries by power demand to accomplish this feat, according to Rystad Energy forecasts. Spain will reach this significant decarbonization milestone this year, with renewable-sourced generation surpassing the 50% average in 2023, beating France, Germany, Italy and the UK to this record.
read more... 08/06/2023
First hydrogen bank auction will help gauge market
The first auction to support green hydrogen production in Europe will help understand supply and demand on the emerging EU market when it takes place at the end of the year, according to the European Commission.
read more... 02/06/2023