News & Key Issues

The latest updates on the issues affecting Scottish hydro operators. From legal challenges and government policy to environmental developments, market opportunities and industry innovation.

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Energy markets rally

June saw energy markets rally to their highest levels since April, driven by a 12 day War between Israel and Iran that raised concerns about potential global supply restrictions. Markets…

Business Rates: the “Old Faskally” verdict

After ten years of dispute with the Scottish Assessor, the appeal of Old Faskally & Others against the rateable valuations (RVs) imposed on hydro sites by the Assessor, has received…

SEPA charges for Small Hydro: the background

Hydro abstraction charges have been disputed by the British Hydropower Association (BHA) and Alba Energy since they were first applied in 2017, with SEPA struggling to justify the amounts being…

Stable May

In May, power and gas markets strengthened from April, but stable fundamentals saw a relatively flat month despite evolving global geopolitics.

April, the cruellest month

Stable fundamentals have contributed to a continuing downward trend into April. Robust solar and steady wind generation supported renewable output and above-average temperatures saw low heating demand, balancing any short-term…

Alba Energy Conference & AGM

Wednesday 30th April 2025. Galileo Suite, Perth Racecourse, Old Scone, Perth PH2 6BB

The geopolitics of energy markets

The UK gas and power markets were primarily influenced by the progress of the ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. With no official agreement reached yet, the markets remained sensitive…

February – a game of two halves

February 2025 saw some significant movements in the UK energy markets and was definitely a game of two halves. Momentum in the market continued into the start of February, driven…

Cool January, Warming Prices

January has seen continued volatility in the gas and power markets, underpinned by fluctuating weather forecasts and renewable generation, keeping a tight supply/demand outlook. Cold temperatures and poor wind output…

Bullish November: what now?

November saw bullish movement. Driven by colder temperatures and concern over supply across Europe, putting gas at a premium, with power prices closely following. Prices settled at the end of…

Electricity market report, October 2024

October saw geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to underpin the market. Increased demand came with cooler temperatures at the start of the month. Light winds throughout late October…

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