Solar in the UK - Not So Bright
DECC has published the Comprehensive Feed-in Tariff (FiT) document and at the same time, many say, put a nail in the coffin for the Solar Industry in the UK. With the FiT rate for Solar Power to be cut by more than 50%, and with a proposal that eligibility to the scheme should be linked to a minimum energy efficiency requirement - many fear that this will be the end for the industry read more...
01 November 2011
DECC has published the Comprehensive Feed-in Tariff (FiT) document and at the same time, many say, put a nail in the coffin for the Solar Industry in the UK. With the FiT rate for Solar Power to be cut by more than 50%, and with a proposal that eligibility to the scheme should be linked to a minimum energy efficiency requirement - many fear that this will be the end for the industry read more...
Investing in the Future
The Wave and Tidal energy sector gets nervous ahead of the E-budget, concerned that funds will suffer as part of anticipated public spending cuts. Should this sector suffer? read more...
11 June 2010
The Wave and Tidal energy sector gets nervous ahead of the E-budget, concerned that funds will suffer as part of anticipated public spending cuts. Should this sector suffer? read more...
Labour's Pre Budget Report - Good News for the Bingo Players!
Labour's Darling delivered his (probably last) pre budget report which included a range of measures to "tackle" the country's balance sheet. Among a range of tax raising measures, it was heartening to see that the Bingo players out there will see duty fall 2% to 20%! read more...
09 December 2009
Labour's Darling delivered his (probably last) pre budget report which included a range of measures to "tackle" the country's balance sheet. Among a range of tax raising measures, it was heartening to see that the Bingo players out there will see duty fall 2% to 20%! read more...
Budget day sees the UK set lead on carbon
The chancellor stated that he wanted the UK to cut emissions by 34% by 2020. read more...
22 April 2009
The chancellor stated that he wanted the UK to cut emissions by 34% by 2020. read more...
Dong buy Severn Power
The Danish energy utility, Dong have bought one part of Carron Energy. read more...
10 March 2009
The Danish energy utility, Dong have bought one part of Carron Energy. read more...
Imera secures new inter connector
Imera an Irish consortium has secured a good growth opportunity for 2011. read more...
07 December 2008
Imera an Irish consortium has secured a good growth opportunity for 2011. read more...
UK ROC Auction….
The Non-Fossil Fuel Agency dealt over 100,000 Renewable Obligation Certificates on behalf of renewable generators to licensed Suppliers. 1ROC equates to 1MWh and the average price of the ROC for Q2 08 was £51.34. read more...
10 October 2008
The Non-Fossil Fuel Agency dealt over 100,000 Renewable Obligation Certificates on behalf of renewable generators to licensed Suppliers. 1ROC equates to 1MWh and the average price of the ROC for Q2 08 was £51.34. read more...
Feed-in Tarrifs Rejected
Feed-in tariffs have been rejected by the Government and will not now feature in the Energy Bill. read more...
02 May 2008
Feed-in tariffs have been rejected by the Government and will not now feature in the Energy Bill. read more...
Govenrment consults on nuclear
The government has started the consultaion process on decomissioning of nuclear plant. read more...
24 February 2008
The government has started the consultaion process on decomissioning of nuclear plant. read more...
Electricity Labelling called for by retail
Electricity labelling not very well thought out as the costs will far outweigh any of the benefits. This would be classic spin for no reason. read more...
06 February 2008
Electricity labelling not very well thought out as the costs will far outweigh any of the benefits. This would be classic spin for no reason. read more...
Clean power $7 trillion business
Market looking for a technological forward curve which could drive the future. read more...
05 February 2008
Market looking for a technological forward curve which could drive the future. read more...
Nuclear go ahead of sorts
Nuclear given go-ahead but there is still a lot to do before they produce electricity most predict it will be 2020 before the first project gets on the bars. read more...
10 January 2008
Nuclear given go-ahead but there is still a lot to do before they produce electricity most predict it will be 2020 before the first project gets on the bars. read more...
25GW of off-shore wind farms
The DTI (as was) has highlighted a potential 25GW of off-shore wind farms, if accurate there are still significant planning obstacles. read more...
10 December 2007
The DTI (as was) has highlighted a potential 25GW of off-shore wind farms, if accurate there are still significant planning obstacles. read more...
Large Plant Combustion Directive
We must watch carefully as to when and how old coal plant starts getting superceded. read more...
06 December 2007
We must watch carefully as to when and how old coal plant starts getting superceded. read more...
Queens Speech shows government direction
Queens speech highlights a slight change in direction. read more...
06 November 2007
Queens speech highlights a slight change in direction. read more...
Carbon steady.
CER's could be limited under the country definitions as described in certain NAPs. read more...
01 November 2007
CER's could be limited under the country definitions as described in certain NAPs. read more...
SSE looking redevelop Barking
SSE attempts to lead the green revolution. read more...
01 October 2007
SSE attempts to lead the green revolution. read more...
Uk government backs Severn tidal project
Severn barrage project gets go ahead. read more...
25 September 2007
Severn barrage project gets go ahead. read more...
Ofgem- Calls for RO to be abolished
RO could be banned but government must rule on consultation. read more...
13 September 2007
RO could be banned but government must rule on consultation. read more...
E On and the big battery
E On develops stored electricity for wind farms read more...
12 September 2007
E On develops stored electricity for wind farms read more...
Will nuclear go Green
The demand for carbon footprint reductions is large but the industry must be careful not to over engineerthe solution. read more...
05 July 2007
The demand for carbon footprint reductions is large but the industry must be careful not to over engineerthe solution. read more...
The real green option
Could there be a green scam being touted in the market. read more...
14 June 2007
Could there be a green scam being touted in the market. read more...
Investment Opportunities in Energy
The growth in renewable schemes is interesting and a recent Ofgem poll suggests that consumers expect governments and suppliers to make the money. read more...
07 June 2007
The growth in renewable schemes is interesting and a recent Ofgem poll suggests that consumers expect governments and suppliers to make the money. read more...
Retailing Green Energy
With more and more 'green', premium attracting energy products coming to market, should we be looking out for the next green scam. read more...
25 May 2007
With more and more 'green', premium attracting energy products coming to market, should we be looking out for the next green scam. read more...
Game On for Nuclear
Nuclear generation is at the forefront of the Government's plans to increase security of supply , reduce dependance on imported gas and tackle carbon emisions. They have reached a “preliminary view that it would be in the public interest to allow energy companies to invest in nuclear power”. read more...
24 May 2007
Nuclear generation is at the forefront of the Government's plans to increase security of supply , reduce dependance on imported gas and tackle carbon emisions. They have reached a “preliminary view that it would be in the public interest to allow energy companies to invest in nuclear power”. read more...
Carbon Trading - no longer just the big guys
The UK's emission trading scheme is expected to cover as many as 5000 additional businesses by 2009 including supermarkets, hotel chains, banks and pubs. read more...
22 May 2007
The UK's emission trading scheme is expected to cover as many as 5000 additional businesses by 2009 including supermarkets, hotel chains, banks and pubs. read more...
Blair and Brown Legacy
Verdict some of it has been good but there are still big issues which the energy industry faces. read more...
11 May 2007
Verdict some of it has been good but there are still big issues which the energy industry faces. read more...
Shares and commodities
Rarely to the worlds of commodities and equities cross in terms of trading but those traders with a wider scope will look at this information in more detail. read more...
09 May 2007
Rarely to the worlds of commodities and equities cross in terms of trading but those traders with a wider scope will look at this information in more detail. read more...
Citigroup and the $50bn green pledge
The US green market is developing even if the polictical world is stalling. read more...
08 May 2007
The US green market is developing even if the polictical world is stalling. read more...
A budget fool of green promise!
Chancellor dabbles with green economics but really only dabbles. read more...
22 March 2007
Chancellor dabbles with green economics but really only dabbles. read more...
Green credentials- Carbon trading
The green debate will hot up but don't be fooled there is still a long way to go before we really know what is going on. read more...
12 March 2007
The green debate will hot up but don't be fooled there is still a long way to go before we really know what is going on. read more...
Are renewables the future.
Renewables must be encouraged and although they are expensive they could be a good long term solution. read more...
20 February 2007
Renewables must be encouraged and although they are expensive they could be a good long term solution. read more...
Fundamentals (Part 2)
The long run marginal cost is only useful for existing plant, but players must understand that new build and new technology has to be planned for. In the old days under nationalised industries this was a rolling plan. Now markets have to provide this level of help. Therefore cycles of rises and falls are inevitable. read more...
23 January 2007
The long run marginal cost is only useful for existing plant, but players must understand that new build and new technology has to be planned for. In the old days under nationalised industries this was a rolling plan. Now markets have to provide this level of help. Therefore cycles of rises and falls are inevitable. read more...
Climate Change Bill
There will be a climate change bill and it will result hopefully in a better more clear streamlined trading environment. read more...
12 October 2006
There will be a climate change bill and it will result hopefully in a better more clear streamlined trading environment. read more...
RO under review
The green lobby are beginning to get to the government, is it common sense or the fact that the leader of the opposition has parked his tanks on that particular lawn. read more...
09 October 2006
The green lobby are beginning to get to the government, is it common sense or the fact that the leader of the opposition has parked his tanks on that particular lawn. read more...
New energy research centre planned
The UK Government has published details of its planned £1bn energy research institute. With a mix of private and public funding, the Energy Technolgies Institute aims to pool expertise across the sector. read more...
15 September 2006
The UK Government has published details of its planned £1bn energy research institute. With a mix of private and public funding, the Energy Technolgies Institute aims to pool expertise across the sector. read more...
Windfarms: Talking to the Experts
There are number of possible Windfarm projects floating around but are these projects based on the right components. Is there such a thing as too many experts! read more...
14 September 2006
There are number of possible Windfarm projects floating around but are these projects based on the right components. Is there such a thing as too many experts! read more...
EU Energy Policy: Time to Work Together
EC president, Jose Manuel Barroso has said that it is vital for EU leaders to abandon their 25 different and uncoordinated energy policies and speak with one voice. emphasising that certain areas of energy policy, including fuel mix, would remain an area for individual states, the paper has called for greater degrees of coordination in others. read more...
09 March 2006
EC president, Jose Manuel Barroso has said that it is vital for EU leaders to abandon their 25 different and uncoordinated energy policies and speak with one voice. emphasising that certain areas of energy policy, including fuel mix, would remain an area for individual states, the paper has called for greater degrees of coordination in others. read more...
The Windy Dichotomy
Wind farms have always struggled with planning permissions. As another potential site gets rejected by the government, the question has to be asked is the UK's green generation policy just lip service to appease the green lobby. read more...
02 March 2006
Wind farms have always struggled with planning permissions. As another potential site gets rejected by the government, the question has to be asked is the UK's green generation policy just lip service to appease the green lobby. read more...
EU Energy Minister extols wind.
Wind consolidation may be the future for the security of supply. read more...
08 April 2005
Wind consolidation may be the future for the security of supply. read more...
UK Government Faces legal challenge over FiT cuts
Friends of the Earth are seeking a judicial review following DECCs failure to amend its plans to significantly cut the current Feed-in-Tariffs. This follows another legal challenge that has been brought by solar power developer Solarcentury. read more...
14 November 2011
Friends of the Earth are seeking a judicial review following DECCs failure to amend its plans to significantly cut the current Feed-in-Tariffs. This follows another legal challenge that has been brought by solar power developer Solarcentury. read more...
Italy draws attention
Greece will be pleased to be out of the spotlight as focus switches to Italy. Interest rates on Italian Bonds have risen above 7% - the level which caused Ireland and Portugal to go looking for help. read more...
11 November 2011
Greece will be pleased to be out of the spotlight as focus switches to Italy. Interest rates on Italian Bonds have risen above 7% - the level which caused Ireland and Portugal to go looking for help. read more...
Market Responds Positively to Greek Coalition Government
Commodity prices strengthen on coalition Government news from Greece. Third day of gains in the oil markets helping to fuel other energy commoditities. read more...
07 November 2011
Commodity prices strengthen on coalition Government news from Greece. Third day of gains in the oil markets helping to fuel other energy commoditities. read more...
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