IEA: Global power demand to jump 4.5% as renewables remain ‘largely immune’ to COVID-19 impacts
Global demand for electricity is predicted to rise by 4.5% in 2021 – equivalent to 1,000TWh – following heavy reductions as a result of COVID-19.
Articles tagged with: coal phase out
Wind and solar drive record drop in global coal in 2020 - Ember
Wind and solar have driven a record fall in global coal generation in 2020, although this was heavily impacted by the low electricity demand caused by COVID-19.
EDF’s West Burton A to close in 2022 leaving just one remaining coal power station
EDF is to shutter its West Burton A power station in September 2022, leaving just one coal-fired power station remaining in the UK.
Centrica to help phase out final NHS coal boilers
Centrica Business Solutions is to work with Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust to replace one of the two final coal boilers across the NHS estate.
Battery capacity more than doubles in T-4 auction but gas still dominates
The T-4 Capacity Market auctioned closed yesterday in its twelfth round, with 40819.895MW awarded agreements.
T-4 Capacity Market clears in round 12 at £20 - £15/kW/year
The T-4 Capacity Market auction has cleared in its 12th round today, with a price between £20 - £15/kW/year.
T-1 Capacity Market auction clears at record £45/kW/year given tighter generation
The T-1 Capacity Market (CM) auction has cleared at a record high price of £45/kW/year on day one.
Renewables overtake fossil fuels in Europe but must triple to reach carbon neutrality by 2050
Renewables have overtaken fossil fuels in Europe in what is being hailed as a “landmark” moment.
No coal in the nation’s stocking: Britain sees first coal-free Christmas Day
Britain had its first coal-free Christmas, while wind set a new generation record on Boxing Day to round off a record-breaking year for green energy.