The role of coal in power prices: legacy fuel or last resort?
For decades, coal has been the main source for electricity production and a benchmark for power prices. Although renewables and gas now dominate, coal’s
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How carbon prices shape power markets
Carbon pricing is one of the most critical and least understood pricing linkages in the energy transition: it shifts the merit order of power plants, making
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The new triad: gas, carbon and renewables in power price formation
As power grids change, fossil fuels and renewables are offering investors, consumers and potential power producers a choice of energy sources. But the fuel
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How can you avoid penalties in Capacity Markets?
Capacity markets ensure that enough generation, storage, and demand response capacity is available during system stress. While the financial incentives can
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The rhythm of electricity: How the quarter-hour is changing the energy market
Since October 1st 2025, the day-ahead auction has been conducted at 15-minute intervals, which has noticeably changed price dynamics: instead of smooth
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How does grid congestion affect energy supply in Europe?
Europe’s energy transition is accelerating, with renewable capacity expanding faster than grid infrastructure can keep up. This swift shift has highlighted a
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How to navigate carbon prices in energy portfolios
As the energy market evolves, carbon pricing must adapt alongside it, but navigating carbon prices across power, gas, and multi-asset energy portfolios can
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What are the risks of grid congestion in the UK?
As the world rushes towards the energy transition, the switch from fossil fuels to green sources is increasing at a rapid rate. However, one consideration
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Data centres and the power system: demand, location and flexibility
Data centres are fast-growing, always-on loads. Their demand, location and flexibility now shape grid planning, prices and how renewables and storage are