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EU supergrid at core of von der Leyen’s cheap energy plan

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the World Economic Fourm on Tuesday that a modernised EU supergrid would be at the heart of an upcoming plan to bring down power prices.

read more... 22/01/2025

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UK grid constraint payments to exceed £1.8bn by 2025

UK consumers are anticipated to incur more than £1.8bn ($2.25bn) in grid constraint payments by 2025

read more... 09/01/2025

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First hybrid electricity interconnector planned

The Dutch and Brits will soon be connected by a hybrid interconnector which can offer renewable power across both nations grids.

read more... 08/01/2025

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Powering Bulgaria's future: how energy storage insurance is transforming renewable investments

As Bulgaria accelerates its transition towards renewable energy, energy storage has emerged as a critical solution for stabilising the country’s growing solar and wind energy capacity. With its abundant solar potential, Bulgaria is experiencing significant growth in renewable projects. However, the challenge remains in managing the intermittency of solar energy. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are key to addressing these variations and ensuring that renewable energy can reliably power homes and businesses.

read more... 06/01/2025

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Power price jumps in late 2024 being looked at, German cartel office says

Germany's cartel office is examining power prices volatility late in 2024, it said on Thursday, as it looks to ensure energy firms did not hold back supply to take advantage of weather conditions that had already sent prices to their highest levels in months.

read more... 03/01/2025

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