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The pilot project is set to launch at the end of April and is still open to new participants. Image: Elexon.

April 19, 2022

Consortium launches project that allows hourly renewable energy tracking

For the first time in the UK, renewable energy will be tracked hourly as part of a push towards greater transparency in energy procurement.

January 7, 2021

Balancing Mechanism hits £3,000/MWh as margins remain tight through cold snap

Great Britain’s tumultuous energy week has continued, with system tightness leading to West Burton B being called at £3,000/MWh yesterday (6 January).

January 6, 2021

Power prices reach record high as tight margins drive N2EX beyond £1000/MWh

Power prices have spiked to a record level for this afternoon, as cold weather and low wind tighten margins again.

The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy

November 26, 2020

National Grid ESO warns of tight margins as power price set to surge beyond £300/MWh

Low winds and falling temperatures have caused power prices to spike this evening (26 November), as National Grid ESO warns of tight margins.

Nord Pool

Consortium launches project that allows hourly renewable energy tracking

Balancing Mechanism hits £3,000/MWh as margins remain tight through cold snap

Power prices reach record high as tight margins drive N2EX beyond £1000/MWh

National Grid ESO warns of tight margins as power price set to surge beyond £300/MWh

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