Market coupling in Europe: how it reduces and sometimes increases price divergence
European electricity markets have experienced a major transformation over the last twenty years, with market coupling playing a crucial role in linking
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How interconnector flows influence electricity prices across Europe
European electricity markets are becoming more interconnected, with interconnectors playing a key role in linking national power systems. These cross-border
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Regional power spreads: identifying arbitrage opportunities across European markets
Regional electricity price differences are a key aspect of European power markets. Even in a more interconnected grid, prices can vary widely between
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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
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Cross-border power price divergence explained: why neighbouring markets price electricity differently
European electricity markets are becoming more interconnected through a growing network of high-voltage interconnectors. These transmission links allow
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Portfolio strategies for trading cross-border electricity price spreads
Cross-border electricity price spreads are more than just trading signals. They play a crucial role in portfolio strategy in European power markets. As
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Weather, renewables and cross-border electricity flows
Weather is among the most influential forces shaping European electricity markets. As renewable generation, especially wind and solar, has increased, weather
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Interconnector outages and their impact on regional electricity prices
Interconnectors are vital to Europe’s electricity network, enabling power to flow between regions and helping align prices across markets. When these links
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Risk management in ancillary markets: tail risk, liquidity and regime shifts
Use this article as a guide to manage risk in ancillary markets, with special attention paid to volatility regimes and structural shifts.