energy sector
Negative electricity prices – what do they mean for the market and power producers?
2 March 2026
Negative electricity prices mean that, in a given hour, the wholesale power price falls below £0/MWh. This is not a...
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What determines the efficiency of a coal-fired power station?
30 January 2026
The efficiency of a coal-fired power station depends primarily on six factors: fuel quality, steam parameters, boiler and turbine efficiency,...
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EN 50160 and the stability of the power system
14 January 2026
EN 50160 is not a standard for assessing power system stability. It describes the voltage characteristics at a user’s supply...
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How should EN 50549 and the connection requirements be interpreted?
5 January 2026
EN 50549 is an important technical standard, but it does not by itself provide a complete basis for deciding whether...
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