In the face of volatile and rising power prices (up 80% in 18 months) and a tight market, market commentators are looking for clues on whether suppliers could be exiting the market. Two issues stand out.

Renewables fund lacking

Ofgem says 34 companes are “late payers” into the Renewables Obligation, and payments totalling £103 million are due into the fund (with penalty) by 31 October.