Wind record generation – Shut down of EDF nuclear assets
In November 2024, France experienced a period of significant dynamism in the field of electricity generation, driven primarily by the variability in wind power production. During this month, wind generation levels fluctuated considerably, directly impacting market prices. One of the most notable milestones occurred during the passage of Storm Bert
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Each month, one of our experts publishes an article describing his view on a specific topic of the constant changes taking place in the energy market, with special focus on the French market.
Analysis of the Iberian singularity (last 3 months) versus other regulatory mechanisms
Gas cap mechanism in the Iberian Peninsula On 15 June, the Iberian singularity mechanism came into effect allowing Spain and Portugal to contain price
Purchasing power and energy
On 17 August 2022, the first law of the new legislature, i.e., of Emmanuel Macron’s second term in office, “LOI n°2022-1158 du 16 août
Australia’s power spot market suspension: a warning for Europe?
Last June 15th, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) suspended the spot market for wholesale electricity as a result of an ever worsening power
REPowerEU: “green” and economic cost at stake?
On Wednesday, May 18th, EC President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the EC´s REPowerEU plan, a proposal aimed at becoming independent of Russian fossil
THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’ – Iberian Singularity
Energy has been a daily topic of conversation in recent months. We at HES have been closely following all the developments to accompany our
Rising energy prices: national measures to protect European end-users
In recent months, European wholesale energy prices have risen considerably, thus creating a tense situation for end-users. In addition, Russian’s invasion of Ukraine at
Subida de precios de la energía: medidas nacionales para proteger a los consumidores finales europeos
En los últimos meses, los precios europeos de la energía en los mercados mayoristas han subido significativamente, lo que ha creado una situación tensa
Ukrainian crisis: how does dependence on Russian gas threaten the security of energy supply in France and, more broadly, in Europe?
“Master of the Kremlin”, as Vladimir Putin is often referred to, is certainly a master in the use of the bludgeon… but he is
French capacity mechanism: New simplified rules
In the wake of the major strategic directions for energy and climate, the energy mix – and the market as a whole – are
