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Notwithstanding the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic, the fight against global warming is possibly the most pressing issue in the international agenda. This article summarises Portugal’s policies on energy transition before the pandemic and highlights some of the post-pandemic market trends.
Released on Jun 8, 2021
Paraguay would seem to be a clear example of a favourable ecosystem for private investment in public infrastructure through various procurement mechanisms. In recent decades, a remarkable macroeconomic, tax and currency stability has been established and consolidated with a neat and careful management of public accounts, as well as respect for long term compromises which provide a safe framework for investors.
Released on Jun 8, 2021
The unreliability of Nigeria’s power sector has led industry stakeholders to seek alternative sources of electricity for consumers while waiting for the national grid power to improve significantly. This article focuses on the prospects of embedded generation in Nigeria.
Released on Jun 8, 2021
In liberalising Nigeria’s electricity sector, the distribution of electricity was handed to Distribution Successor Companies. The assumption was that the licences issued to these Companies over certain geographical areas were exclusive. This court case provides clarity through the judicial interpretation of Section 71(6) of the Electric Power Sector Reform Act 2005.
Released on Jun 8, 2021
As the harmful effects of pollution and greenhouse gas emissions become clearer and the need for sustainable development takes on a more central role in the global energy conversation, there appears to be a consensus amongst key players that it is imperative to shift focus towards renewable energy and other clean energy sources.
Released on Jun 8, 2021
In February 2021, Texas’s power crisis became a major issue. From the discussions by experts and officials, it could be attributed to extreme weather conditions, exceptional electricity demand, a non-weather-resistant energy system, poor predictive planning, Texas’s laissez-faire energy market and its independent grid.
Released on Jun 8, 2021
The rapid development of renewable energy communities in Italy and the changes brought about by EU Directive 2018/2001.
Released on Jun 8, 2021
Renewable energy plays an important role in expanding the Ghanaian economy while at the same time, protecting its environment.
Released on Jun 8, 2021
After more than two years of debate, Law No. 21,305, the Chilean Law on Energy Efficiency (CLEE), was published on 13 February 2021. It establishes, among other matters, the following aspects relating to energy efficiency.
Released on Jun 8, 2021
The hourly spot market price is new to Brazil. We expect four main consequences, which are briefly addressed in this article: new services, increased PPA sophistication, changes to grid operation and renegotiation of contracts.
Released on Jun 8, 2021
Almost 500 hydropower plants are eligible to a new settlement launched by Brazil’s government, which will extend concessions in exchange for a waiver of lawsuits and claims. The Generation Scaling Factor (GSF) has been at the centre of many litigation cases in Brazil over the last decade, piling up to around BRL$9bn (approximately US$1.7bn) that remained unpaid to creditors of the centralised settlement of electricity due to injunctions.
Released on Jun 8, 2021