Inside the Day-Ahead and Intraday markets: where short-term value is won
Given the volatility of renewable energy, energy traders have various options to mitigate the risk of price spikes and benefit from short-term value. Two key
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How to build a fundamental power market model
The shift to cleaner, more decentralised energy systems has made electricity markets more complicated than ever. Prices now reflect not only supply and
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Forecasting power prices: combining fundamentals and machine learning
Forecasting power prices has become more complex and vital than ever. Markets are influenced by a complex interplay of physical limitations, policy cues, and
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Navigating European power market reform: what traders need to know
The European power market has rarely faced such intense scrutiny. Following the 2022–23 energy crisis, policymakers across the EU and UK have been
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The rise of quant power trading: data, algorithms and speed
The power markets are undergoing a transformation. Where once trading relied on gut feel and experience, the next generation of desks is powered by
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Spreads, correlations and cross-commodity trades: finding the edge
In modern power markets, the search for edge rarely lies in outright directional bets. Instead, it comes from understanding the relationships (the spreads
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Power futures: building and trading the curve
Power futures are key to European energy trading, linking the current physical market with future expectations. For traders, analysts, and risk managers, the
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Understanding power price volatility: where trading opportunities come from
In the European power market, volatility isn’t just background noise; it’s a valuable source of information. For traders and analysts, being able to
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Spot, day-ahead and intraday: mastering Europe’s short-term power markets
Europe’s short-term power markets form the heartbeat of the continent’s electricity trading landscape. They are where physical supply meets real-time demand,