Optimising PPA Revenue in the Post Energy Crisis Era
The last few years have been an eventful period for the energy industry. In the 12 months following August 2021, wholesale energy prices rose by more than 500%. Prices have since stabilised at rates closer to pre-crisis levels, but this recent volatility leaves...
A Look Back at Wholesale Power Prices in the UK: 2020–2023
Understanding wholesale electricity prices can be complex, but energy markets, much like other commodities, are influenced by the principles of supply and demand. When energy supply is constrained, prices naturally rise; conversely, an increase in supply drives prices...
Key Updates to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) for Allocation Round 7
On October 18th 2024, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) announced its response to the consultation held in January regarding amendments to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme. These updates will take effect in next year’s auction,...
Negative prices – a shadow over solar CfD revenues?
Negative power prices are making headlines across Europe, but what does this mean for generators that have secured a CfD?
