Picasso unpacked: insights and future moves

What does PICASSO really mean for Europe’s power markets? As this new cross-border balancing platform gains momentum, it’s already shifting how countries coordinate short-term energy flows. In this session, Montel News breaks down the story so far: who’s live, what’s changed, and where it’s heading next. Expect plain-English insights into the evolving role of PICASSO, how market participants are reacting, and what this means for liquidity, volatility and trading behaviour in the months ahead.

Themes covered in the webinar:

• What PICASSO is and why it matters for balancing markets
• Which countries have join and how important cross-border capacity is
• Real-world examples of how Picasso operates since the introduction of 15-min trading
• Early challenges, volatility impacts and how stakeholders are adapting
• What to watch next as PICASSO scales up

What you will learn in the webinar:

• How PICASSO is changing the landscape for short-term power markets
• What recent developments mean for imbalance prices and volatility
• Which countries are next to join and why that matters
• What Montel News is hearing from traders, TSOs and policy experts

Who should attend this webinar:

Energy professionals who need to stay informed on market developments, especially traders, analysts and procurement managers navigating short-term price signals. If you want a clear, up-to-date view of PICASSO’s progress and market impacts, without the technical deep dive, this webinar is for you.