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July 28, 2026
Why electricity prices spiked during the 2026 summer heatwaves
In summer 2026, Great Britain experienced a series of unusually tight electricity system periods during hot, low-wind conditions. Electricity Margin Notices were issued on 24 June, 26 June and 9 July, highlighting that energy system stress is no longer only a winter issue.
For business energy users, the lesson is not that the system failed. It did not. The more important point is that hotter weather, lower renewable output, generation availability, interconnector dynamics and demand patterns can combine quickly to move prices and create short-term risk. That makes flexibility, better energy data and a clear procurement strategy increasingly important for organisations that want to manage both cost and resilience.
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July 28, 2026
Why electricity prices spiked during the 2026 summer heatwaves
In summer 2026, Great Britain experienced a series of unusually tight electricity system periods during hot, low-wind conditions. Electricity Margin Notices were issued on 24 June, 26 June and 9 July, highlighting that energy system stress is no longer only a winter issue.
For business energy users, the lesson is not that the system failed. It did not. The more important point is that hotter weather, lower renewable output, generation availability, interconnector dynamics and demand patterns can combine quickly to move prices and create short-term risk. That makes flexibility, better energy data and a clear procurement strategy increasingly important for organisations that want to manage both cost and resilience.
July 24, 2026
AR8: What Should Developers, Investors and Energy Buyers Expect from the UK's Next CfD Auction?
As Allocation Round 8 (AR8) of the UK's Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme progresses, developers, investors and energy buyers are closely assessing what the latest auction could mean for renewable energy deployment, investment and route-to-market strategies. In this article, Tom Hooper, Senior PPA Originator at EDF, explores the key AR8 changes, expected outcomes and why CfDs remain a popular choice for developers, while also examining the growing role of CPPAs, negative price protection and revenue optimisation in helping renewable asset owners maximise value in an increasingly dynamic power market.
July 15, 2026
UK electricity demand: why it matters for business competitiveness and what must change
As electricity demand grows across industry, transport and digital infrastructure, it is becoming a key factor in UK business competitiveness. In this article, EDF explores why electrification matters for growth, how pricing signals influence investment decisions, and what must change to build An Electric Britain.
June 23, 2026
