UK power prices are under constant pressure from both local and international forces. In this post, we look at a number of the major influences that can affect the UK energy landscape. Liquified Natural Gas shipments In the final quarter of 2018, LNG spot prices in Asia fell due to a diminishing demand as buyers restocked after the summer and became well-hedged for the coming winter. Decreased demand in Asia has resulted in vessels transporting LNG to Europe, which has dampened prices as more gas is available on the market. In fact, the latest Bloomberg reports from China suggest that…

February 13, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new report from Navigant Research provides projections on the size of regional markets for consumer and commercial vehicles with highly automated driving capability. Progress continues in the development and deployment of highly automated vehicles (HAVs) as leading companies in the sector, including Waymo and General Motors, prepare for the commercial launch of geofenced automated mobility services. Deployments are likely to be limited to select cities in the early 2020s before expanding more rapidly later in the decade. Click to tweet: According to a new report from @NavigantRSRCH, annual volumes of HAV deployments…

In recent years, there has been significant increase in wind power generation capacity in India, contributed by many leading wind turbine manufacturers in India. The Indian Wind Energy Association has predicted that the present level of technology, the ‘on-shore’ potential for utilization of wind energy for electricity generation is nearly 102 GW. In India, the...

The worldwide market for Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) is expected to grow at a CAGR of roughly 15.6% over the next five years, will reach 14200 million US$ in 2024, from 5950 million US$ in 2019, according to a new study. Building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) are photovoltaic materials that are used to replace conventional building...

Brussels, 11 February: The latest data released by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) shows Africa and the Middle East installed 962MW capacity of onshore wind power in 2018, an increase of more than 300MW compared to 2017. The preview data from GWEC’s Global Wind Report forecasts that a further 6.5 GW capacity will be added by 2023 – this would mean more than double the current installed capacity of 5.7GW. Top three markets in Africa and the Middle East in 2018: Egypt – 380MW Kenya – 310MW Morocco – 120MW Leading players in the industry are committed to…

February 7, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new report from Navigant Research examines advanced batteries for critical infrastructure (ABCI) solutions that use distributed energy storage system (DESS) technology to change the energy storage landscape and give both utility and commercial and industrial (C&I) customers better options to meet their needs. In order to provide...

Washington DC – According to an analysis by the SUN DAY Campaign of data just released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), natural gas dominated new electrical generating capacity in 2018. However, renewable energy sources (i.e., biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, wind) seem poised to swamp fossil fuels as new generating capacity is added over the next three years.   FERC’s “Energy Infrastructure Update” report (with data through December 31, 2018) notes that new natural gas generation placed in service in 2018 totaled 20,048 MW or 64.9% of the total (30,881 MW). Renewable sources (i.e., biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, wind)…

EO Charging, one of the UK’s leading electric vehicle (EV) charging manufacturers, has today launched ‘Plug In Suffolk’ in partnership with Suffolk County Council and renewable energy provider Bulb. This is the country’s first ‘fully open’ public fast charging network for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, meaning EV drivers simply pay by contactless payment with no need to register with networks or become members of organisations. The first ‘Plug in Suffolk’ charging location has today been unveiled at Urban Jungle Plant Nursery and Cafe in Beccles. The company offer two 7kW EO chargers alongside the EO Pay kiosk, allowing members…

– The company is to install a total of 63 wind turbines in seven wind farms located in Navarra, Valladolid, Zaragoza, Málaga and Cádiz – All the agreements include operation and maintenance services – With these contracts, Siemens Gamesa has sold 1.2 GW in Spain since the end of 2017, entailing the production and installation of 265 wind turbines. With new agreements* to supply nearly 200 MW to five separate customers, Siemens Gamesa ratified its #1 position in the Spanish market, where it accounts for over 55% of the installed fleet. In total, the company will upply 63 wind turbines this year…

The latest data released by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) shows North, Central and South America has installed 11.9GW capacity of wind power in 2018, an increase of 12% on last year. In North America (Canada and USA) new capacity additions grew by 10.8% compared to 2017. In Latin America new capacity additions grew by 18.7% compared to 2017. In North America, the recent and final extension of the Production Tax Credit (PTC) has driven volume. In Latin America, the commitment to auctions has continued to deliver volume for the region. The Latin America region is expected to continue…