Conventional power generation locks in majority of long-term contracts

Even with the shift towards decarbonised energy, conventional generation remains a notable part of the European power system. Similarly, fossil fuel generation seized the lion’s share of long-term contracts under capacity mechanisms, with 85 % until 2035 and close to 76 % until 2040. Most of the carbon-intensive beneficiaries are gas-fired and, in Poland, also coal-fired plants. This report provides […]