What is energy trading?

Energy trading is the process of buying and selling electricity or fuels — either in organized markets (like CAISO or SPP) or through bilateral contracts. The goal is to optimize cost, ensure reliability, and take advantage of price opportunities. From a trader’s perspective, it’s really a giant math problem.

How do energy storage transactions work in HTM?

The energy storage transactions in HTM include two distinct models: the “investment and co-construction” model and the “storage leasing” model. This model allows market participants to invest in the construction of large-scale energy storage facilities managed by aggregators.

Are energy storage systems in demand?

Energy storage systems are increasingly in demand to increase the effectiveness of solar power arrays, with the Energy Information Administration estimating in February that new utility-scale electric-generating capacity on the U.S. power grid will hit a record in 2025 after a 30% increase over the prior year.

How do energy storage systems work?

These systems interconnect distributed power generation sources with energy storage devices, including both large-scale and decentralized storage facilities. This creates a platform on which storage units can provide market services.

Why is distributed power trading important?

The distributed power (DP) trading market plays a pivotal role in promoting the adoption of renewable energy and curbing greenhouse gas emissions in today’s society (Zia et al. 2018). This market brings innovation to the energy sector and creates the basis for achieving sustainable development goals through the use of clean energy technologies.

Can electricity generation and energy storage systems be combined?

Both small consumers, such as residential users, and large consumers, such as factories, can have electricity generation and energy storage systems simultaneously. Aggregators primarily consolidate the transaction needs of distributed users and provide energy storage services.