Modelling flexibility: how storage and demand response change price dynamics
As decarbonisation progresses in power systems, flexibility is now the key asset in electricity markets. Historically, forecasting models relied on
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How to optimise generation portfolios across spot and forward power markets
Power producers and portfolio managers can capture value across different time horizons, including spot, intraday, and forward, by balancing physical
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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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Power markets sensitivity analysis and scenario modelling
In today’s more complex energy environment, basic point forecasting isn't sufficient. A point forecast provides a single expected result, for instance,
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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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How to finance renewable energy projects: debt, equity and hybrid models
Financing renewable energy projects is key to the energy transition. The right capital structure influences both the completion and durability of the