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Data pipelines for power trading: building the infrastructure behind algorithmic strategies

Algorithmic power trading relies on more than just models and strategies. Its foundation is a less visible yet equally vital element: data infrastructure. Without dependable, timely and well-organised data, even the most advanced trading strategies cannot succeed. Power markets are inherently data-driven. Prices are affected by a broad spectrum of inputs, from weather forecasts and generation availability to cross-border flows and system conditions. The ability to collect, process and respond to this data in real time enables algorithmic trading to operate effectively.

Catherine Bissell

Geopolitics in power markets explained: why global events drive electricity prices

Electricity markets have always been shaped by physical constraints and local system...

Human vs algorithm decision-making in power trading: finding the right balance

The growth of algorithmic trading has drastically transformed the way power markets are...

Model risk in power trading: why algorithms fail during stress events

Algorithmic trading now plays a key role in modern power markets, enabling faster...

Machine learning for power price forecasting: what works and what doesn’t

Machine learning (ML) has become a widely discussed tool in power trading, often seen as a way to achieve more accurate price forecasts and automate

Portfolio positioning using forward curves: from signals to strategy

The core concept of portfolio positioning using forward curves is identifying when a market features prices higher in the current market or in the future

Fuel switching and carbon prices: when gas displaces coal in the generation stack

Generation economics change with EUA movements, so it's key that traders can highlight cross-commodity trading signals when they occur. One key process

Decarbonisation and long-term power pricing dynamics

Carbon pricing dynamics have been designed to help reach global decarbonisation goals efforts and they have a considerable effect on trading strategies as a

Why haven’t higher gas prices hit German power prices yet?

The expectation after the Iran conflict was straightforward: higher gas prices, higher gas burn and higher carbon costs should have pushed German electricity

Automated intraday trading in power markets: turning forecast changes into trades

Intraday power markets are where algorithmic trading provides some of its most tangible value. Prices move rapidly, liquidity fluctuates throughout the day,

Carbon prices and power markets: understanding the coupling mechanism

The price of energy, whatever the source, is intrinsically linked to carbon prices - if carbon pricing rises, so do operational costs, making one source less

Backtest: how accurate were Montel’s European power price scenarios?

Long-term power price scenarios out to 2060 are an established basis for strategic and investment decisions in power markets. Naturally, that raises the

Energy procurement across sites & countries: how to build a buying portfolio

Differing regions require different approaches to procurement, and with a complex grid network, diverse energy sources, and competing legislation, the energy

Managing shape and imbalance risk in power procurement

While drafting an energy procurement contract may seem straightforward, there are often...

Energy market model performance: accuracy, bias and trading value

As energy markets grow more volatile and are increasingly influenced by weather,...

Modelling cross-border power flows and market coupling

Power markets are interconnected, with electricity crossing borders every hour due to...

Spreads, correlations and cross-commodity trades: finding the edge

In modern power markets, the search for edge rarely lies in outright directional bets....

Understanding power price volatility: where trading opportunities come from

In the European power market, volatility isn’t just background noise; it’s a valuable...

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...

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