Energy Markets

Energy Retail

Distributed generation: New report flags utility threats and opportunities

Distributed generation represents the greatest threat to utility revenues and hosting capacity, according to an Accenture report.

Energy Generation

Energy reforms could spell much-needed competition for Filipino utilities

A report suggests reforms that will enable a level playing field for renewable power generators and reduce taxpayer costs.

Energy Generation

Dong Energy expands its wind portfolio to the US

Being “smarter from the start” is the key to successful offshore wind projects, says Dong Energy.

Energy Generation

Solar facades to help create sustainable cities

The European SmartFlex Solar facades project trials a photovoltaic 'second skin' on a building in Eastern Europe.

Energy Generation

EU approves France’s 17GW clean energy plans

The European Commission has approved France’s three new renewable energy initiatives.

Energy Generation

Brexit and energy: Recommendations for the UK government

UK energy sector needs clarity on future policy to protect competitiveness, says committee report.

Energy Generation

Itron acquisition to game change demand response

Itron’s buyout of Comverge could bring a new level of utility demand response to the grid.

Energy Generation

Blockchain crowdfunding for African solar PV installations

South Africa's the Sun Exchange has launched a blockchain crowdfunding platform to cut electricity prices for commercial and industrial customers.

Transmission & Distribution

Utility asset management: Creating value through value-based decisions

Engerati finds that value-based decision making enables better prediction, optimisation and management of utility asset plans.

Energy Retail

Energy technology innovation – meet the grid disruptors

Utility-led Free Electrons accelerator programme selects 12 innovative energy startups.

Energy Generation

Microgrids South America: Creating behind the meter systems in Chile

New entrant Amigo Solar has developed an innovative microgrid business model for Chile’s regulated B2C market.