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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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Mild, wet, and windy

The market remained heavily influenced by the weather in January. The start of the month was mild, windy, and wet, depressing the market. The second half of the month was…

End of the spike in energy prices?

As we start a new calendar year, let’s take a look at the final month of a turbulent 2022.

Hot November

November 2022 was third warmest November on record for the UK, following on from the Autumn trend. It was a month of mixed movement, but overall, power prices for Summer23…

The Electricity Market: Winter Is Coming – Nov 22

Despite it being a tumultuous month for domestic politics, the weather played a significant role in market movement over the past few weeks. Overall, there was a 13% decrease on…

The Electricity Market: Winter Is Coming

These are extreme and volatile times for the energy markets. There are no sure-fire rules for choosing when to sign up to PPAs but awareness is essential. Welcome to the…

Fudged results from SEPA charging consultation

Charges for Small Hydro improve but the system as a whole remains flawed, with major concerns outstanding.

The Electricity Market: Hindsight in the New Era

These are extreme and volatile times for the energy markets. There are no sure-fire rules for choosing when to sign up to PPAs but awareness is essential. In partnership with…

SEPA recovers from cyber attack

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

BBC report on impact of cyber attack on SEPA

Auditor General reviews SEPA accounts

Scotland says it wants net zero but unfairly penalises small hydro generation

Development is being choked off, diversification impeded, investment discouraged and decarbonisation delayed. All because of a simple problem with an easy fix.

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