2020 – Spotlight: The energy sector response to COVID-19

How has the utility sector around the world been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic? What have the implications been for it on a social, economic and technical level? What are the financial implications of...

Philip Gordon examines the operational implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on utility operations. This article is largely derived from opinions expressed by panellists during the COVID-19: Utility Crisis Management series of webinars hosted by...

During a recent webinar series hosted by Smart Energy International we discussed how the utility sector around the world has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. What have the implications been for it on...

As utilities adjust to the new COVID-19 working environment, focus on enhancing the approach to grid resiliency and asset management are at the forefront. Utilities’ assets and operations are considered to be critical infrastructure...

This article looks at the impact of Coronavirus on consumers with smart meters in the UK, the negotiation of power purchase agreements worldwide, and on shipments and the penetration of solar PV modules in...

Smart Energy International spoke with Philippe Vié, global energy, utilities and chemicals sector leader, CapGemini, regarding the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. In many countries, the mandatory lockdowns are ending or will soon be,...

The European Commission has announced revisions to its long-term economic planning, including a €750 billion ($826 billion) green recovery plan to drive the bloc's post-pandemic recovery, and build a sustainability-focussed economy for the next generation.