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As Previse Systems Grows – What Lays Behind its Success?

In a relatively short space of time Previse Systems has gained mind share in the industry, according to our latest vendor perception study, and already has more than twenty... continue reading

Hitachi’s Role in Advancing AI for Energy Forecasting and Optimization

AI is a key focus in today’s business landscape, with many companies exploring its applications across various domains. In the ETRM space, AI offers transformative potential. For instance, large... continue reading

AI Transforming Energy Sector

When considering AI applications in the energy sector, use cases that come to mind normally include predictive analytics, reporting, and the automation of back-office processes and operations. Modern forecasting... continue reading

FIS European Energy User Group Meeting

Last week, I attended the annual FIS European Energy User Group meeting, held in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, near the FIS office. The two-day event was well-attended by... continue reading

Hitachi Energy’s Positions Around the Energy Transition

Hitachi Energy occupy an interesting position as a vendor from our perspective as analysts. In earlier versions of our published book on CTRM software, we highlighted the asset heavy... continue reading

Nuclear Energy and AI: How hyperscale tech companies are shaping the power landscape

Recently, I came across several articles discussing the growing demand from hyperscale tech companies like Google, Amazon, and Meta for reliable, low-carbon, 24/7 electricity to power their data centers,... continue reading

AI in the energy business: hype or reliable future technology?

AI has become the key technology of our time, sparking debate among experts and policymakers about its potential benefits and risks. With the widespread availability of tools like ChatGPT,... continue reading

Virtual Power Plants in Europe: An In-Depth Look at Market Growth and Software Ecosystems

The concept of a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) is not new. Historically, it referred to power generation facilities that, while consisting of multiple production units, could be valued as... continue reading

Energy One Announces Strategic Marketing Partnership with Powerbot

Energy One announced via a LinkedIn post that it had cemented a marketing alliance with Powerbot. “We are delighted to announce that we have entered into a strategic marketing... continue reading

Energy Exemplar’s support for energy transition technologies

Energy systems are inherently complex and flexible, yet they are constrained by technical limitations rooted in the physical properties of energy-related commodities. Several software tools for optimizing energy systems... continue reading

Enuit Targets Environmental Commodities

Enuit is busy readying Entrade 7 and, as we wrote in a previous article, it is investing its future in a new technology platform while preserving the depth of... continue reading

Give Us Your Views On Energy Transition Technologies?

ComTech Advisory LLC is excited to announce the launch of the first survey focused on energy transition technologies. The survey aims to gather opinions and data on the adoption,... continue reading

ComTech launches the first survey focused on energy transition technology

As part of its energy transition technologies practice, ComTech is undertaking an important research project into the VPP. A part of this research is a survey that we would... continue reading

Patterns in the evolution of software solutions to cater for the ever-changing needs of energy businesses

The changes that we observe in the energy world today due to the energy transition remind me of other revolutionary periods that I have witnessed during my 30-year career... continue reading

Aggregator’s business: headwinds and tailwinds from point of view of Photon Energy

Recently, I had the chance to talk with Piotr Wypyszyński, Flexibility and Ancillary Services Manager at Photon Energy, the third-largest aggregator in Poland, about the development of flexibility markets... continue reading

Companies are optimistic about the future of BESS trading business

The role of batteries in the modern energy system cannot be overstated. Their technical qualities make them perfect for providing ancillary services and ensuring network stability. When traded on... continue reading

Some observations on the European flexibility market

The role of flexibility in a modern energy system with a large share of renewable energy is undisputed. Flexibility comes from energy storage systems co-located with renewable production sites,... continue reading

Reality check: Hydrogen’s role in the decarbonized economy.

I used to think about hydrogen as a game-changing fuel that could significantly decarbonize the economy and I was somewhat disappointed reading the recent article in the Financial Times... continue reading

KYOS Analytical Platform supporting transition to clean energy.

Recently, I had the pleasure of conversing with a senior consultant at KYOS, a company that offers a range of analytical software tools and services. When examining the breadth... continue reading

VuePoint Solutions – Quietly Building UK ETRM Market Share

It had been a while since we heard from UK-based VuePoint Solutions, but a recent spate of marketing emails prompted me to reach out for an update. I connected... continue reading

ComTech Starts New VPP Research Project

Recent developments in the European energy system show a significant decrease in coal- and gas-based power generation and a concomitant increase in renewable energy sources. However, wind and solar... continue reading