by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 23, 2025
BloombergNEF forecasts that global electricity demand will increase by 75% by 2050, driven by artificial intelligence and data centres. Renewable energy is expected to supply two-thirds of this consumption, but the report warns of the urgent need to adapt power grids and accelerate system flexibility.
by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 22, 2025
NESO (National Energy System Operator) forecasts historic low electricity demand during summer 2025, driven by the rapid expansion of solar generation. The operator estimates that there is a 50% probability that national demand will reach a new historic low, below 13.4 GW, so it will implement special tools to balance the system.
by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 21, 2025
Germany’s Federal Network Agency confirmed it will uphold the full 3.443-MW volume in the onshore wind tender scheduled for 2 May 2025, despite regulatory provisions allowing for reductions in case of low participation. The maximum bid value will remain at 7.35 euro cents per kilowatt hour.
by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 21, 2025
In March, Ireland’s electricity grid hit a new solar power record, with a peak of 750 MW connected to the system. The figure marks a key milestone towards the country’s 80% renewable electricity target, according to provisional data from EirGrid.
by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 17, 2025
The Offshore TSO Collaboration has unveiled a new portfolio of cross-border projects with a 2040 horizon for a regional energy grid.The OTC Grid Map 2025, outlines over 300 GW of offshore wind capacity expected across the region, including areas within national Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs). It includes projects like Nautilus and LionLink,
April 23, 2025Data centres and AI to double power demand: Renewables must rise to the challenge
