Power prices dip down to low of -£61/MWh as winds batter Britain
The windy weather pushed power prices down below zero last week, hitting a low of -£61/MWh according to EnAppSys.
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Power prices stay high as the impact of Brexit continues to be felt
Electricity prices in Britain have soared at the beginning of the month, with the post-Brexit market arrangements contributing to the spikes.
Wind generation hits new peak amidst Beast from the East 2
Wind generation has smashed yet another record, hitting a new generation high of 17.5GW this weekend.
Octopus Energy launches ‘world first’ local time of use Fan Club tariff
Octopus Energy has launched a "world first" local time of use tariff that drops prices for customers when wind speeds are up.
Fossil fuel generation falls to record low as renewables dominate energy market
Fossil fuel generation has more than halved over the last decade, hitting a new record low in 2020.
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.
Wind generation sets another record in banner year for the technology
A new wind generation record was set over the weekend, hitting a high of 17.278GW during a half hour period on Saturday.
Energy white paper: Modelling suggests wind and solar generation could quadruple by 2050
Modelling as part of the government’s long-awaited energy white paper shows that wind and solar generation could more than quadruple by 2050.
BM prices skyrocket to £1,000/MWh as cold weather and low wind bites
Prices in the Balancing Mechanism hit £1,000/MWh last night (03 December) with two CCGT offers accepted at the price.