One of the most notable trends in the current software market is the rise of platforms and tools designed to automate processes across the solution ecosystems of commodity and... continue reading
Industrial-scale batteries are expected to become one of the fastest-growing asset classes in the coming years. Forecasts suggest that European BESS capacity will expand annually by roughly 25–35%, particularly... continue reading
Last week, I attended the Energy HUB meeting in Vienna, sponsored by marbl. It was an exciting event with presentations from software vendors, energy companies, and research institutes, all... continue reading
Recently, I found it interesting to compare UK and US policies by looking at two Financial Times articles published at roughly the same time: Donald Trump’s attacks on renewables... continue reading
ComTech Advisory is excited to announce the launch of new market research focused on battery analytics and trading solutions. This new study follows our last year research on Virtual... continue reading
Energy markets are evolving rapidly. New players, such as independent power producers (IPPs) and renewable project developers, are gaining market access and increasingly seeking to maximize profitability through a... continue reading
Intersolar and its parallel exhibitions collectively forming Europe’s largest alliance of energy industry events were as dynamic and busy in 2025 as they were last year. Once again, I... continue reading
AI is the defining word of our time. Conversations about AI permeate every aspect of the energy business from coding assistance, data analysis, and forecasting to interface development, risk... continue reading
The current global situation is marked by deep uncertainty, with geopolitical factors playing a crucial role in shaping energy and commodity markets. Several key challenges are influencing decision-making in... continue reading
Recently, Brady released a white paper outlining how their Energy Data Manager (EDM) interacts with ETRM systems and why EDM is a vital component of the modern energy ecosystem.... continue reading
It is evident that energy transition technologies continue to advance despite certain challenges. This is particularly true for power grid expansions and the development of flexibility markets, where Battery... continue reading
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are becoming increasingly critical as renewable energy sources, particularly solar and wind, capture a larger share of the market. In the face of intermittent... continue reading
Many publications are celebrating Europe’s record-breaking year 2024 in renewable energy, with renewable sources accounting for 47% of production. This remarkable achievement solidifies Europe’s position as a global leader... continue reading
Data management is becoming an increasingly critical topic in the energy and commodity sectors. But is this solely due to the integration of AI applications into business processes? How... continue reading
Flexibility in Renewable Energy Systems: A Crucial Challenge for the Energy Transition Flexibility in power systems based on renewable energy has become a critical issue in the energy transition.... continue reading
The demand for external risk systems, alongside the risk management capabilities of CTRMs, is growing steadily. There are several reasons for this trend. First, real-time capabilities have become increasingly... continue reading
ComTech Advisory is excited to announce the launch of new market research focused on data management and AI in the energy sector. This new study follows our recently published... continue reading
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 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
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
Nuclear fusion has long been considered a potential solution for producing emission-free energy without generating long-lived radioactive waste. The concept relies on heating hydrogen isotopes to extreme temperatures, causing... continue reading
