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This Month in Renewable Energy

This Month in Renewable Energy

History: January Edition

Generation Distribution Use of System (GDuoS)

Generation Distribution Use of System (GDuoS)

Prices for the 2025-26 period

Hydro and Intergenerational UK Energy Security

Hydro and Intergenerational UK Energy Security

Explore hydropower technologies and their potential to establish robust, domestically sourced energy security for the UK.

 This Month in Renewable Energy History: December Edition

This Month in Renewable Energy History: December Edition

What's happened in December over the years?

2023 - A Fantastic Year for PPAYA

2023 - A Fantastic Year for PPAYA

Reflecting on the past year at PPAYA

Myth Debunking Season One Compilation

Myth Debunking Season One Compilation

Your Myth Debunking Season One Recap

Jargon Busting Season One

Jargon Busting Season One

Your Season One Jargon Busting Recap

This Month in Renewable Energy History: November Edition

This Month in Renewable Energy History: November Edition

Take a look at November's history for renewables

Autumn Statement - Welcomed, but falls significantly short

Autumn Statement - Welcomed, but falls significantly short

The UK government releases this year's Autumn Statement.

Cold Snap Drives Up Gas Demand

Cold Snap Drives Up Gas Demand

This Winter, as the mercury drops, households will fire up their heating systems, and it’s a rare sight to see thermostats turned down again until Spring. This sustained demand for gas following cold snaps, a phenomenon caused by a rapid fall in temperatures, triggers a noteworthy uptick in day-ahead (DA) prices, and echoes throughout the front-month and other futures gas contracts. In this article, we examine the recent surge in gas prices as a result of this year’s delayed decline in temperatures, and provide insights and analysis on the various market factors.

Would Extending British Summer Time Reduce Winter Demand?

Would Extending British Summer Time Reduce Winter Demand?

This Month in Renewable Energy History - October Edition

This Month in Renewable Energy History - October Edition

Throughout history, the month of October has witnessed commendable achievements, innovations, and milestones that have left an enduring mark on the renewable energy industry. Let’s journey through time and celebrate some key events.

Buoyant Air Turbines (BATs)

Buoyant Air Turbines (BATs)

In this article, we're taking to the skies as we explore how one such innovation in wind power generations seeks to harness the stronger and more consistent winds found at higher altitudes.

UK REGOs Surge To All-Time Highs

UK REGOs Surge To All-Time Highs

UK REGOs Surge To All-Time Highs

AR5 CFD Auction Results

AR5 CFD Auction Results

The auction results of CfD AR5 are now live

Levelised Cost of Energy

Levelised Cost of Energy

What is the Levelised Cost of Energy, and how does it compare the expense of different electricity generating technologies?

Centrica Upgrades UK's Largest Gas Storage Facility

Centrica Upgrades UK's Largest Gas Storage Facility

Centrica, the parent company of British Gas, has taken measures to enhance the storage capabilities of the UK's largest gas storage facility in the upcoming winter.

Changes to Carbon Pricing across the UK and Europe

Changes to Carbon Pricing across the UK and Europe

Carbon pricing has emerged as an effective tax tool in mitigating the impacts of climate change

PPAYA Signs PPA with Scotland’s Second Largest Solar Farm.

PPAYA Signs PPA with Scotland’s Second Largest Solar Farm.

Read more about Draghonhall Solar Farm located in Forfar just north of Dundee.