October 29, 2024Planning and grid development as key to renewable growth in France

France
Planning and grid development as key to renewable growth in France

With the goal of reaching 35% of renewables and 58% of low-carbon energy in its energy mix by 2030, France is driving a strategic planning process for its electricity grid and the development of key infrastructure in offshore wind, nuclear, and hydroelectric energy. “It is essential to anticipate and plan generation and grid capacities for the energy transition,” states Cecil Coulet, Head of EU Public Affairs at EdEn (Équilibre des Énergies).

October 24, 2024Greece faces volatility in energy prices with average rates of 83 €/MWh.

Greece
Greece faces volatility in energy prices with average rates of 83 €/MWh.

Antonio Delgado Rigal, CEO of Aleasoft, points out that during the first twenty days of October, the average energy price in Greece was 83.8 €/MWh, with hourly values fluctuating between 0.04 €/MWh and 268.9 €/MWh. He also states that the country has accelerated the integration of renewable sources, such as solar and wind, and is promoting storage technologies to balance supply and demand in order to avoid price spikes.