Electricity
European power: Can the Nordic market be replicated?
In the second of a series of in-depth features looking at power markets in Europe, Rachel Morison examines the strengths of the Nordic market as a model for the rest of Europe and finds out what lessons can be learnt
Transmission holds US wind power back despite 2009 record
Wind power is now the joint leading source of new electricity generation in the US, tying with natural gas, due to record levels of new capacity last year, according to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA).
Is there joined up thinking on Smart Grid?
The modernisation of the European power industry through smart grids could transform electricity supply and demand but there is still a long way to go. In the first of a two-part series, Rachel Morison looks behind the hype at what smart grid really means
European power: Market coupling initiatives spread
In this introduction to Energy Risk’s series on European power markets, Rachel Morison and Katie Holliday look at cross-border integration in Europe, with a focus on the latest market coupling initiatives, asking what’s needed to extend the initiative…
Google applies for power marketer status
Google Energy, a subsidiary of the internet search engine, has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Ferc) for market-based rate authority.
Nodal Exchange offers first real-time LMP contracts
Nodal Exchange launched eight contracts today, its first to settle against real-time Locational Marginal Price (LMP).
Europe North Sea grid seen furthering market coupling
The European Commission is set to build the largest transnational power network of its kind, after announcing it is planning a massive electricity grid to run under the North Sea.
January launch for UK power market N2EX
The launch of the UK’s first liquid forward market, N2EX, aims to harness liquidity from the rest of Europe and allow smaller traders to more easily participate. Rachel Morison reports
The Philippines power market
Power prices in the Philippines are some of the most expensive in Asia. It is hoped government plans to open the electricity distribution market will improve competition and reduce tariffs, writes David Hayes
Interview with První Energetická's Milan Velner
The Czech Republic’s power market has shown encouraging liquidity growth, but major challenges still remain. Roderick Bruce speaks with Milan Velner, head of trading at První Energetická, the country’s largest independent electricity trading house, about…
Poland's power market potential
Liquidity on Poland’s power market has boomed in the past year and the government hopes to boost volumes further by forcing integrated generators to trade on-exchange. However, its plans have met a mixed response, finds Roderick Bruce
Obama awards $3.4bn in smart grid grants
President Barack Obama this week announced the largest single energy grid modernisation investment in US history.
Centrica invests £725 million in UK offshore wind farm
Centrica, the parent company of British Gas, will construct a 270 megawatt (MW) offshore wind project off the coast of Scotland. The Lincs project is to be located next to its existing wind farms at Lynn and Inner Dowsing.
Power project could link US grids
A proposal to link the three US power grids could create the country’s first renewable energy trading hub.