Market reliability and system stress in power markets
Forward power prices are often referred to as “the market’s forecast,” but in reality, they are more complex and insightful. Forward curves combine
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Outages and availability risk: how power system failures move prices
Outages are points where physical reliability and market behavior meet. They eliminate capacity, limit redundancy, and sharply decrease operational
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Building a portfolio optimisation framework for power trading desks
Developing a strong power portfolio optimisation framework has become essential for top European trading desks. As markets grow more volatile, liquidity
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Trading the forward curve: turning fundamentals into profitable positions
Forward markets are where power traders express long-term views, lock in value, and manage structural risk. The forward curve captures expectations, risk
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From Forecast to Forward Curve: Building a Profitable Long-Term Trading View
Curve construction involves gathering and cleansing data for accurate reporting before it is indexed into a smooth, usable curve using algorithms. Drivers
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Energy flexibility & procurement: how to buy power when you can shift load
Energy and procurement managers can reduce costs by integrating operational flexibility into their electricity procurement. Flexibility value comes from
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Benchmarking power costs: is your supply contract good value?
Recent years have seen unprecedented price volatility in the energy market, particularly in regions such as the UK. So it's crucial that procurement
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Negotiating power contracts: clauses that make or break value
Flexibility, risk management, and price are three key drivers of a value-led power contract, with some of the most material contract clauses for buyers
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Energy procurement models: fixed, flexible, or hybrid?
Corporate procurement managers, energy managers and finance stakeholders may all be required to choose the right procurement models for their business.