Power system decarbonisation is often assessed by emission figures, but how much of that progress is real, and how much is just weather-driven fluctuation?
February 21, 2025
Sweden and Norway have introduced grid fees with a localization component, where energy and capacity fees vary based on location to incentivize generation in the south—where there is an energy deficit—and encourage demand in the north.
February 14, 2025
Our latest study for WePlanet-DACH compares two potential pathways for Germany’s 2045 energy mix and finds that incorporating nuclear power with renewables enhances energy security, reduces gas dependence, and mitigates geopolitical risks more effectively than relying solely on variable renewable energy.
February 7, 2025
There has been an extensive debate about recent high electricity prices in Europe, which culminated last week with Norway proposing to cut the cables connecting south Norway and Denmark. This in turn has resulted in back-and-forth discussions between the energy ministers of Norway and Sweden. The proposal, aiming at reducing the high electricity prices that Norway has been experiencing, has sparked significant controversy.
January 21, 2025