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France to force shops, offices to turn off lights

France will force commercial premises such as shops and offices to switch off lights as part of new measures aimed at cutting power demand, energy minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher said on Wednesday.

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Orlen makes FID on 1.2GW Baltic Power offshore wind project

Polish oil and gas company Orlen has taken the final investment decision (FID) on the 1.2GW Baltic Power offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea.

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Daily (12.10.2023): European spot electricity prices surged on Wednesday amid falling wind output and potential strikes by power workers in France

On Thursday, Oil prices fell following reports that Saudi Arabia had committed to maintaining market stability in the face of possible supply disruptions in the Middle East caused by conflicts in the region. As a result, Brent crude dropped by 2% to settle at $85.82 per barrel, while WTI crude ended at $83.49 per barrel, down 3% day-on-day.

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France, Germany to aim for energy accord ‘by the end of the month’

Over the years, France and Germany have developed radically diverging electricity systems. While Paris puts large-scale nuclear power plants at the heart of its market, Germany is moving towards a smaller-scale decentralised power generation model relying on 100% % renewable energy.

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World’s largest offshore wind farm powers UK grid for the first time

The Dogger Bank Wind Farm, set to become the world’s largest offshore wind farm, has achieved a significant milestone by producing its first power.

read more... 10/10/2023

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