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Balancing markets in 2026: More efficient, less forgiving

With platforms like PICASSO now operational, cross-border balancing has dampened some of the sharpest edges that characterized earlier years. Imbalance value still exists, but capturing it that has become more competitive.

SDAC 15-minute MTU transition: What’s changing for European short-term power traders?

As of the 1st of October, European day-ahead power markets will transition from hourly to 15-minute market time units (MTUs). How does this impact bidding logic? Will a sawtooth pattern emerge?

Belgium joins PICASSO: Expected impact on imbalance prices

Belgium will join the European cross-border balancing platform PICASSO. This step aligns Belgium with the EU’s broader efforts to harmonize balancing markets, enhancing the coordination of aFRR activations across borders.

Go-live of PICASSO in the Netherlands: What is the impact on imbalance prices?

In just a few days, Dutch Transmission System Operator (TSO) TenneT will join the European cross-border balancing platform PICASSO, making the Netherlands the first country to go live after Italy suspended its participation.

Probabilistic price forecasts for short-term trading

Trade strategies that incorporate probabilistic price forecasts offer a comprehensive view of uncertainty. This article reviews the advantages and qualities of probabilistic forecasts, then provides ways to apply conformal prediction.

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