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Concern over grid, not supply
The heatwave of the last few days generated upward trends in electricity rates, as demand skyrocketed mainly from households that resorted to the use of air conditioners to cool down.
In the week of July 10-16, electricity demand increased by 15% compared to the immediately preceding seven-day period and reached 1.2 terawatt-hours, with the hourly load increasing by 944 megawatts.
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Almost 12% more Expensive Electricity for Businesses in Bulgaria
Electricity was traded on the Bulgarian Independent Energy Exchange (BNEB) at an average price of BGN 419.68 (without VAT) per megawatt hour, according to trading data in the "Day Ahead" market segment after the close of the exchange, BTA reported. Deals are based on tomorrow's delivery day (October 18).
Natural Gas in Europe rose by nearly 7%
Natural gas in Europe rose by 6.68 percent at 13:30 p.m. Bulgarian time compared to yesterday's price, according to data from the ICE exchange. Currently, futures for July at the TTF hub in the Netherlands are trading at 125.60 euros per megawatt-hour or about 1310 dollars per 1,000 cubic meters.
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Record Low Power Consumption on New Year Holidays in Bulgaria
The Electricity System Operator (ESO) reports record low power consumption during the New Year holidays. Bulgarian energy system is prepared for the expected cold spell. All power grids repairs have been completed in time, ESO told the Bulgarian National TV (BNT).
Wind energy capacity to reach 8 GW in 2019
Turkish wind energy installed capacity is expected to reach 8 gigawatts with an addition of 600 megawatts (MW) in 2019, Turkish Wind Energy Association (TÜREB) head said on Jan. 4.
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Current Consumption of Energy in Bulgaria is Growing Faster than Production
The electricity consumption continues to grow at a faster pace than that of the production, according to the ESO operating data. Data shows that by the end of November the consumption of electricity increased by 4.2% on an annual basis to 36.3 million megawatt hours.
Meanwhile, production is 41.4 million megawatts, an increase of 1.63% over January - November 2016, Investor.bg said.
Simon Watt's Frogs and Friends
How much do you know about frogs? Simon Watt thinks there is much to learn: including the fact they are better than most people he knows.
Mr Watt, a biologist, writer, science communicator and TV presenter, is to stage on Friday his popular comedy event about frogs in Sofia.
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Most powerful laser in Europe, inaugurated in Magurele
The most powerful laser in Europe and the second worldwide, of one petawatt, was inaugurated at the National Institute for Laser, Plasma & Radiation Physics (INFLPR) of Magurele (south-east of Bucharest) on Tuesday.