Electricity demand

Market Analysis

Global Offshore Wind Market to Hit 23GW Capacity by 2026

The global market for offshore wind energy is expected to expand in value from $24 billion in 2019 to $75 billion in 2026.

Market Analysis

A National US Power Grid Would Make Electricity Cheaper and Cleaner

The top 5 reasons to stitch together America’s balkanized grids.

Market Analysis

Japan Turns to Coal as COVID-19 Delays Solar Projects

In the wake of the COVID-19, electricity demand in Japan has dropped and power prices have declined.

Energy Storage Project

Statkraft to Manage Major UK Solar and Storage Project

Statkraft has been chosen by Warrington Renewables to manage what is claimed to be UK’s largest solar and battery energy storage project.

Coal-Fired Power Plants

Closed Texas Power Plant May be Refired in 2021

A now-closed coal-fired power plant in Texas may be reopened in 2021 to help meet what is projected to be record high demand for electricity.

Coal Production

The Demise of Coal Might be Slowed in Asia Amid Covid-19

Coal power plant construction will push ahead in Asia despite falling electricity demand and environmental concerns as policymakers prioritise boosting economie…

Coal Production

Coal Power Tipped to Decline in APAC in 2020

Low electricity demand hit coal-fired generation in India and Southeast Asia.

Energy Transition

Rate of Carbon Emission Falls Across Europe Amid Covid-19

Cornwall Insight studied electricity demand and carbon emissions in five European countries.

Market Analysis

Energy Efficiency Could Prevent the Need to Build up to 50 Power Plants in Indonesia

Indonesia's electricity demand is growing rapidly. Robust economic growth combined with unprecedented urbanisation and industrialisation are driving this demand…

Power Construction

Peak Power Demand Dips to 70% in Chandigarh

During the curfew, the city's electricity demand fell to an all-time low.

US Power Demand Falls to Near 17-yr Low as Coronavirus Cuts Use by Companies

Electricity demand in the us last week fell to its lowest level in nearly 17 years.

Wind Power Project

Renewables Reach 52% Share in Germany's Gross Power Consumption for Q1

April 9 (Renewables Now) - Electricity from renewable energy sources met 52% of Germany's gross electricity demand in the first quarter of 2020 thanks to a wind…

Solar Power Panel

New Zealand May Reach 6 GW of Solar by 2050

New Zealand could cover its electricity demand with a generation mix based exclusively on wind, solar, geothermal and hydropower by 2050.

Clean emission

India's Historic Drop in Coal-Based Power Generation is Most Likely a One-off

Indian electricity demand grew by only 0.8 per cent in 2019 compared to an average annual increase of 7 per cent per year from 2010 to 2018.

India’s Energy Choices ‘will be Critical for the Planet’ Says IEA Chief

India is becoming an increasingly influential driver of trends in the global power sector – and with its energy demand set to double by 2040 and its electricit…