With Germany on the brink of a pivotal election, we want to share our high-level views on energy policy and the key considerations for voters. We’ve outlined five fundamental theses to keep this concise and to the point.
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Electricity (cross-product) price volatility has historically been closely linked to overall price levels. This trend seems to have ended in 2024 in Germany, as low marginal cost renewables are pushing the overall wholesale price level down, while peakers such as gas and batteries need to finance their investments in relatively few but increasingly expensive production hours
In recent years, if you’re involved in the power sector, you’ve likely come across discussions about Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Some consider them a cure-all for advancing the energy transition, and we, too, recognize their crucial role. However, it’s essential to grasp that a PPA is essentially a contract for buying or selling power, without specifying the type.
After an extensive test phase, Hamburg-based power trader FLEXPOWER has launched a self-developed platform for the conclusion of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). On PowerMatch, power consumers and power producers can now view prices for the purchase or sale of renewable energy power live and in a transparent way.