A power forward curve reflects the market's present expectations of supply, demand and fuel costs for future delivery, plus the risk premium participants need to lock in a price now, rather than a forecast of where spot will land. Here's how to read its shape, from contango and backwardation to seasonal patterns, and what each says about the drivers behind it.
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