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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the shutdown of commercial and industrial sectors for an extended period across several countries and Italy is no exception. However, demand for electricity in the country will gradually show an increasing trend in the second half of the year as more industries restart their manufacturing activity, says GlobalData, a leading […]
MDHSS extends support to help energy customers keep electricity services connection amid COVID-19, says GlobalData
In a bid to provide some relief to the financially crunched state residents amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is making energy bill payments directly to the utility accounts of consumers. This will not only help the energy consumers financially but also allow them to keep services, which […]
Brazil’s power sector is expected to press the pause button to deal with COVID-19 pandemic, says GlobalData
Recent announcements by Brazilian Energy Ministry and power regulator National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL) such as the provision of free electricity and the allocation of funds to the power sector are expected to provide necessary relief to distribution utilities and low-income electricity consumers who are badly hit by the pandemic. With these measures, the utilities […]
COVID-19 expected to delay renewable power projects in Argentina in near-term, says GlobalData
The COVID-19 pandemic and the tightening of the economy over the last two years are expected to delay the construction and commissioning of the renewable energy projects in Argentina, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Reportedly, the tightening of the economy had restricted the project awardees of the RenovAr auction program to access […]
Dominance of wind projects in second CfD auctions highlights troubles of Italian solar PV market, says GlobalData
The ban of solar projects developed on farmlands and Italy’s complicated permit rules are the likely reasons for diminishing interest in solar PV development, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. This puts a strain on the country’s need to simplify authorization, which will aid the growth of the sector. Somik Das, Power Analyst […]
Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic to bring temporary service irregularities resulting in a contraction in nuclear power generation, says GlobalData
As nuclear plants plan to continue operation in the pandemic they face a stiff challenge from a reduced workforce. The general safety embedded measures implemented in plants across the world are modified work schedules, adherence to social distancing guidelines. This has led to the drop in workforce availability, overburdening workers on-site, as their work schedules […]
ENGIE to withdraw 2020 guidance despite strong financials to prepare for COVID-19 market uncertainty, says GlobalData
While ENGIE maintained a strong balance sheet in the first quarter of 2020, it has expectedly pulled down its financial guidance due to the decline in Q1 revenues this year compared to last year. The company has made stern decisions focussing on its profitable businesses. It is likely that this will bring some modifications to […]
COVID-19 outbreak leads to uncertainties in renewable project financing space, says GlobalData
Delays in renewable projects financing is expected during COVID-19 because lenders are aware of the volatility existing in the market and are likely to refrain from making short-term investments, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Somik Das, Senior Power Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The inability to assess emerging risks would likely increase debt […]
Coal to play integral part in Japan’s power sector as COVID-19 hurts solar projects’ development, says GlobalData
In the wake of the COVID-19, electricity demand in Japan has dropped and the power prices have declined. The drop in demand and the increase in solar power generation are eventually driving down the wholesale electricity prices. The ongoing economic contraction, delays in the shipment of photovoltaic (PV) modules from China, and low nuclear availability […]
Disruption in equipment supply chain and low oil prices due to COVID-19 to hinder short-term development of renewables in Middle East
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the international supply chain and reduced demand for crude oil, consequently denting government revenues in the Middle East region. It is likely to impact the renewable energy market dynamics in the region in the short term, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Somik Das, Senior Power Analyst at […]
Amid the COVID-19, Leclanche launches its BOO model which is expected to boost the long term revenues, says GlobalData
Leclanché S.A. plans to create a separate holding company, the BOO HoldCo, where it shall retain a controlling majority stake.. To launch the highly profitable and selective Build-Own-Operate (BOO) business line, the company moved its St. Kitts project from a turnkey EPC contract to a BOO contract. While Leclanché will still build the project as […]
Complete privatization might reduce the additional financial burden on Indian DISCOMS post-COVID-19, says GlobalData
COVID-19 had impacted the revenues of the electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) in India. Apart from the $265bn economic recovery stimulus package, the Indian Government announced $12.5bn bailout package to state distributions utilities to pay-off their dues to generators. It will be difficult for the government to support the loss making distribution utilities in the future […]
Amid the COVID-19, the partnership with Eneris, to relieve Leclanche off capital burden while guaranteeing production capacity, says GlobalData
The comprehensive Strategic partnership agreements signed between Leclanche and Eneris Group is likely to create a market-leading Joint Venture (JV). Amid the COVID-19, Leclanche had planned for a strategic reorganization. The partnership with Eneris Group will enable the Company to secure the funding and resources that are likely to help the Company achieve its goal […]
Amid COVID-19, China’s national carbon market launch expected to be delayed, says GlobalData
The COVID-19 outbreak causing severe economic disruption in China is expected to derail the efforts that had been put in all these years to establish the country’s national emissions trading market by the end of 2020, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Earlier in the year, China had ordered firms from eight industrial […]
China’s development of 14 UHV projects to provide greater thrust to economic recovery path, says GlobalData
In order to tackle the economic impact caused by COVID-19, China decided to invest in new infrastructure projects to accelerate economic recovery. The country identified seven priority areas of which ultra-high voltage (UHV) transmission grids and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations provide an opportunity to investors in the power sector. The idea is to quickly […]
COVID-19 pandemic has led to reduced coal-based electricity generation
Due to liquidity constraints and lack of sales, coal mines and power plants are scaling down or halting their operations, which will significantly impact the sector’s growth outlook, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. In the UK, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have led the government to halt all but four of […]
Octopus Energy’s smart EV service customers benefit from plummeting electricity prices in the UK
Low demand for power during the COVID-19 lockdown combined with the surging wind and solar generation caused electricity prices to plummet over the UK’s bank holiday weekend. Customers of Octopus Energy’s Agile green tariff benefited from this as they were paid up to 11p per kWh on May 23 to use electricity for charging their […]
Enel sets up Global Task Force to maintain business continuity through COVID-19 pandemic
Enel SpA (Enel), an energy utility, which generates, transports, and distributes electricity in 33 countries has set up a Global Task Force to maintain business operations and keep its employees safe through the COVID-19 pandemic, according to GlobalData a leading data and analytics company. Somik Das, Senior Power Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Enel’s task force provides […]
Major concerns of the renewable sector revolve around global supply chain issues amid COVID-19 pandemic, says GlobalData
The renewable sector in most countries is largely dependent on imports from other regions, mainly China, and major global suppliers of solar PV modules include Chinese players such as Trina Solar, Yingli, Hanwa, Jinko, and Rene Solar. A poll conducted in May by GlobalData found that 47% of respondants believe that there will be a […]
Rule change from AEMC will safeguard small electricity retailers from COVID-19 pandemic, says GlobalData
Following the news that the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is considering a rule change, allowing electricity retailers with COVID-19-affected customers to put their electricity network charges on hold for six months; Somik Das, Power Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “This change is expected to be of essential […]