Weather shocks, droughts and heatwaves: climate-driven volatility in electricity markets
Extreme weather is no longer just a strain on the power grid, it's becoming one of the biggest forces behind swings in electricity prices.
Renewable cannibalisation explained: why more solar and wind can reduce captured prices
As renewable capacity grows across Europe, simultaneous wind and solar output can flood...
Redispatch in European power markets: how grid operators keep electricity flowing
European power markets assume electricity can flow freely, but the physical grid has...
Battery trading strategies: optimising dispatch across wholesale and ancillary markets
Batteries are touted as one of the key technologies that will help us transition to a...
Intraday spreads and volatility: peak, off-peak and regional effects
In an environment where most variables, such as the amount of renewable energy generated during a certain period, are unpredictable, the ability to identify
Solar generation and intraday volatility: ramps, clouds and price shocks
Renewable energy relies on harnessing the power of the weather, which can result in unpredictable amounts of energy available to serve the grid, making
How to compare energy suppliers on cost, carbon and transparency
While price is often the driving factor in supplier selection, when sourcing ethical energy suppliers, carbon emissions and transparency around
Renewable certificates, green tariffs and Guarantees of Origin
In a world where transparency is key, particularly when it comes to sustainability claims, verifiable tools such as renewable energy certificates, green
How to hedge energy costs without sacrificing sustainability
Renewable energy is a desirable power source for energy procurers because it helps achieve corporate sustainability goals. But because renewable energy
Understanding time-of-use pricing and carbon intensity
Time-of-use pricing and Carbon intensity can be helpful touch points for facilities and energy managers, as well as sustainability analysts and industrial
How Corporate PPAs deliver price certainty and carbon savings
A legal contract between a power provider and a power producer, a power purchase agreement (PPA) facilitates the delivery of power from a power plant (often
How to build a low-carbon energy procurement strategy
Energy managers, sustainability officers, and procurement directors always want to be able to evidence that any procurement plan addresses both energy cost
How to finance renewable energy projects: debt, equity and hybrid models
Financing renewable energy projects is key to the energy transition. The right capital structure influences both the completion and durability of the
Measuring returns in renewable energy: from LCOE to IRR
Assessing returns in renewable energy relies equally on effective communication and...
Understanding Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs): the cornerstone of renewable project finance
PPAs are renewable contracts between an energy producer and an energy consumer and are...
Which is better: batteries or hydrogen storage?
As our global grid begins to modernise, more and more renewable energy sources are...
What are the risks of grid congestion in the UK?
As the world rushes towards the energy transition, the switch from fossil fuels to...
How can AI improve energy trading strategies?
Applied in the renewable energy sector, specifically in wind farms, solar plants, and...
Battery storage in Germany: markets, policy and what to watch in 2025
Germany’s battery storage is surging, from home PV systems to utility-scale assets,...