The importance of having an energy purchase strategy based on a vision of the market future
AleaSoft, November 10, 2020. When renewing an energy supply contract, it is important that it is framed and fits in with the short, mid and long‑term strategy and vision of the energy acquisition of the company. On the other hand, it is essential that, if the objective is to achieve a robust strategy that allows […]
The European electricity markets prices recover again due to higher demand and less wind energy
AleaSoft, November 9, 2020. Most of the European electricity markets ended the first week of November with an increase in prices, despite the fact that during the first days some registered decreases. The electricity demand increased almost generally and the wind energy production fell in most markets, leading to higher prices. The recovery in prices […]
The European electricity markets start November with decreases
AleaSoft, November 5, 2020. In the first days of November, the prices of most of the European electricity markets fell, although in many cases the decreases did not exceed €2.50/MWh. The decrease in demand in most of the markets and the downward trend in gas prices in recent days favoured this behaviour. However, the prices […]
Project Finance: how to mitigate the market prices risk
AleaSoft, November 4, 2020. A PPA contract is the meeting point between producer and offtaker on the vision of the electricity market prices future. The market prices risk is the most difficult to assume when financing renewable energy projects, and tools such as PPAs seek to mitigate it in whole or in part. This article […]
The wind energy curbs the recovery of the European electricity markets prices in October
AleaSoft, November 2, 2020. The European electricity markets prices of October fell year‑on‑year and compared to September. Since May they were recovering month by month after the falls of the first wave of COVID‑19, but the increase in wind energy production favoured the decrease in October. The CO2 prices also fell in the 10th month […]
Project finance: the need for a “proper and educated vision” of the future of the market
AleaSoft, October 30, 2020. The low-price situation in the energy markets may put the profitability of the new renewable energy projects at risk. The experts agree that, while it will be difficult to see again the high levels of return of investment that were seen in the past, in the long term the projects remain […]
The Brent and CO2 prices fell due to the uncertainty generated by the second wave of COVID 19
AleaSoft, October 29, 2020. The uncertainty due to the measures to stop the second wave of COVID‑19 is beginning to be felt in the energy markets. The Brent futures fell below $40/bbl, reaching the lowest value since the end of May. The CO2 prices also reacted downward and were close to €23/t. The gas fell […]
The consequences for the energy transition of not coherently estimating the future of the electricity market
AleaSoft, October 27, 2020. Having a clear vision of the future of the electricity market and its prices is a key part of the financial model of any renewable energy project. In times like the current one, of uncertainty in the face of a global economic crisis, an incorrect vision of the future can put […]
Negative prices return to the European electricity markets due to the high wind energy production
AleaSoft, October 26, 2020. On October 25, some European electricity markets registered negative or very low hourly prices. The combination of high wind energy production on Sunday, when the demand is lower, was the main cause of these prices. In addition, the average prices of the fourth week of October were lower than those of […]
The European wind energy favoured the drop in electricity markets prices again
AleaSoft, October 22, 2020. The prices fell during the first four days of the fourth week of October in most European electricity markets, due to the increase in wind energy production. Another factor that led to these lower prices was the decrease in CO2 prices, which fell below €24/t, something that did not happen since […]
“The renewable energy auctions, with caution”
AleaSoft, October 21, 2020. On the first day of the seventh edition of the UNEF Solar Forum, the renewable energy auctions in Spain and other issues of relevance to the photovoltaic sector were discussed. At the last table of the day, the message was one of optimism for the investors and a vision of the […]
The importance of understanding now what the future of the electricity market holds
AleaSoft, October 21, 2020. Having a clear vision of the future of the electricity market in the long term is essential for both the investment planning and the valuation of renewable energy projects for their financing. The objectives of the NECP are aggressive and, at a time of uncertainty such as the current one, the […]