Online simulation game: short-term trading - December 2024

Register for Online simulation game: short-term trading - December 2024

Anyone who trades on the power market can earn a lot of money - or lose it. This interactive simulation game lets take on the role of a trader and learn how to how to optimise spot market revenues for your power plant. Practice selling power plant capacities for a CCGT plant in short-term power markets and gain valuable experience in a fun way.

Agenda Online-Simulation Game

Session 1: Introduction to the German energy market

Overview of the structure of the German energy system
Introduction to the German electricity market and the products traded there
A look at the processes on a trading day

Session 2: Introduction to the simulation game

Explanation of the game, the processes and the user interface
Clarification of professional and technical questions about the game
Step-by-step instructions for a spot market game scenario
Exercises on buying and selling electricity on the continuous intraday market

Session 3: Playing the game

Marketing of a CCGT power plant on the German spot market
Playing multiple rounds and different scenarios
Discussion and results

Speakers

Target group

Specialists and managers in the energy industry in the areas of energy trading, procurement and sales
Specialists from trading, energy marketing, balancing group, schedule, load or portfolio management of conventional or renewable energy plants
Newcomers and career changers in the energy sector with basic knowledge of the electricity market

System requirements

Stable internet connection, microphone and camera
The browser Chrome offers the most enjoyable user experience
MS Teams or compatible web-browser (Edge, Chrome)