by Energía Estratégica | Dec 20, 2024
Electricity demand rises by 4% due to low temperatures. Gas combined cycles increase their activity by 91% to meet demand and compensate for low wind and nuclear production. They lead the mix and influence price-setting throughout the day. Forecast for the end of the month: below 100 €/MWh.
by Energía Estratégica | Dec 20, 2024
Its production increases by almost 11% in a record year for two reasons: it registers the highest renewable production and its largest share since records began. Solar photovoltaic surpasses combined cycle and moves into third place in the mix for the first time, in a year once again led by wind energy, with 23%. Forecasts indicate that demand in Spain is growing by nearly 1.6%, and the country ends the year with a net exporter balance for the third consecutive year.
by Milena Giorgi | Dec 19, 2024
The design of the Capacity Market, submitted for public consultation by the Ministry of Ecological Transition, has generated mixed opinions in the electricity sector. While aelēc celebrates it as a step toward supply security, other stakeholders warn of potential inequities and market distortions.
by Lucia Colaluce | Dec 19, 2024
The 3-6 GW tender for offshore wind farms in Denmark ended without any bids. Oskar Ernst, a consultant at Green Power Denmark, analyses the key factors behind this outcome and outlines potential strategies to revitalise the energy sector.
by Lucia Colaluce | Dec 19, 2024
With an operational capacity of 30,383 MW, the United Kingdom continues to lead the energy transition with both onshore and offshore wind projects, highlighting contributions from regions like Scotland and developers such as SSE Renewables.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Dec 19, 2024
In the last 24 hours, 63 new job openings in renewables have been launched in Italy and Spain. While Milan leads the opportunities in the Italian market, Madrid takes the lead in Spain. Technician, engineer, and consultant roles are the most sought after, with a growing focus on on-site positions. The full list is provided at the bottom of the article.
December 20, 2024Gas drives electricity prices to 104 €/MWh, their highest in 22 months.
