Energy In-Balance

In our latest episode, Chris Regan and Murray Rennie chat with Brady's resident data scientist Navesh about the latest practices in algorithmic trading.  With Chris and Murray offering insights from seasoned traders' perspectives and Navesh providing a younger outlook, the discussion covers the evolution of algo trading and what the future may hold. Tune in as they compare approaches, ex...

In our latest episode, Chris Regan and co-host Murray Rennie give you a behind-the-scenes look at Brady's preparations for the upcoming E-world tradeshow in Essen, Germany. Featuring engaging interviews with the leads of Brady's product suite; Lars Ribjerg from CRisk, Scott Hestenes from EDM, and Tim Harrison from Igloo ETRM, we discuss the evolution of European energy markets and our la...

Join Chris Regan and Murray Rennie as they dive into the recently released Brady white paper  The Future of GB Power Trading - Looking Towards 2030. The paper explores how the UK’s electricity market is currently undergoing the biggest market reform in a generation. Podcast hosts: Chris Regan Managing Director - Energy Murray Rennie Senior Business Analyst

As we get ready for Christmas, we reflect on the news stories across 2022 picking a theme for each of the 12 months. With more bad news than good in the market, we also talk about key Brady PowerDesk releases to keep the mood good. Lack of hedging on Bulb, price caps and gas prices are but a few of the subjects covered. Podcast hosts: Chris Regan Business Lead, Energy - Short-Term Power Trading Mu...

It’s been a rollercoaster of a summer in energy. In this episode, we discuss Brady’s attendance at the Energy Trading Week Conference and upcoming changes to the Nordic ancillary markets. We also discuss the pros and cons of heat pumps and Brady’s latest work in building next generation energy trading algos. Podcast hosts: Chris Regan Business Lead, Energy - Short-Term Power Trading Murray Rennie...

In this episode, we discuss the recent heatwave and its impact on the UK power network. In particular we look at the capacity of the network, and how the heatwave impacts generation sources.  Podcast hosts: Chris Regan Business Lead, Energy - Short-Term Power Trading Murray Rennie Senior Business Analyst Dmitrii Ishutin Quantitative Analytics Manager

With Europe’s largest energy industry exhibition around the corner, the team discuss what they are most looking forward to and what visitors to the Brady stand will see. Brady’s ETRM and Risk Business Leads, Tim Harrison and Ian Tobin join in this episode. Brady Technologies will be exhibiting in Hall 3 at E-world in Essen between 21st and 23rd June, showcasing its latest SaaS and cloud solutions...

In this episode, we discuss the Energy Strategy review recently issued by the UK government. In particular, we look at macro-economic impacts and the way Nuclear Build will result in Contracts for Differences. We also talk about what a model short-term power and ETRM solution looks like and the use of electric cars as aggregated Virtual Power Plants. Podcast hosts: Chris Regan, Business Lead, Ener...

In this episode, we focus on the impact of sanctions on Russia on wholesale energy prices. We also cover how GB energy bills are about to go up following the price cap update by Ofgem, the increasing role of flexible generation in the GB energy mix and renewed EV charging infrastructure. Podcast hosts: Chris Regan, Business Lead, Energy - Short-Term Power Trading Murray Rennie, Senior Business Ana...

Discover the real truth about your energy bill. We investigate the alarming costs for network and system balancing and how energy traders are managing market price caps with the latest advances in trading technology. Podcast hosts: Chris Regan, Business Lead, Energy - Short-Term Power Trading Murray Rennie, Senior Business Analyst Get in touch at bradytechnologies.com or email us at marketing@brad...

In this episode, we discuss off-shore wind seabed auctions, longer battery durations as well as a strange tangential discussion on the marginal cost of Nuclear from yellow cake through to enriched and fabricated U(235) Podcast hosts: Chris Regan, Business Lead, Energy - Short-Term Power Trading Dmitrii Ishutin, Quantitative Analyst Murray Rennie, Senior Business Analyst Get in touch at bradytechno...

In this episode we discuss the impact of winter weather uncertainty on trading with regards to wholesale and carbon prices. We also explore the notion of ‘green’ power looking into the detail of PPAs and renewable energy certificates.   Podcast hosts: Chris Regan, Product Director, Short-Term Power Trading Dmitrii Ishutin, Quantitative Analyst Murray Rennie, Senior Business Analyst Get in touch at...

Many energy suppliers have ceased trading recently. We discuss the challenges a trader from a ‘Supplier of Last Resort’ faces when suddenly needing to hedge lots of energy for the books of a fallen supplier. Podcast hosts: Chris Regan, Product Director, Short-Term Power Trading. Dmitrii Ishutin, Quantitative Analyst. Murray Rennie, Senior Business Analyst. Get in touch at bradytechnologies.com or...

In this episode we discuss the pace of decarbonisation on European energy markets and the impact on traders. Podcast hosts: Naheed Manickavasagar, Product Marketing Manager. Chris Regan, Product Director, Short-Term Power Trading. Dmitrii Ishutin, Quantitative Analyst. Get in touch at bradytechnologies.com or email us at marketing@bradytechnologies.com Follow Brady Technologies on LinkedIn for mor...

In this episode we cover the importance of good forecasting, the usefulness of DSO data dashboards for an energy trader, and Chris’ visit to a geothermal energy project in Cornwall and how this could be a game changer for the GB market. Podcast hosts: Fraser MacDonald, Energy Solutions Consultant. Chris Regan, Product Director, Short-Term Power Trading. Murray Rennie, Senior Business Analyst. Get...

In this episode, we discuss the evolution of the Nordic energy market and the pioneering work by Brady – leading the way in innovation. Nuclear reactors, man-machine interfaces, early short-term trading, combining four countries into one market, connectivity with continental Europe and exporting the technology developed in the silicon fjord (Halden) to California. Podcast hosts: Fraser MacDonald,...

In this episode, Brady discusses high and low GB power prices. Could this be the result of market decoupling from European auctions? Podcast hosts: Fraser MacDonald, Energy Solutions Consultant. Chris Regan, Product Director, Short-Term Power Trading. Murray Rennie, Senior Business Analyst. Get in touch at bradytechnologies.com or email us at marketing@bradytechnologies.com Follow Brady Technologi...

In this episode, we discuss Round 4 Wind Leasing in England and Wales and the pause on tendering in Scotland, whether auction volumes should be reserved just for storage in the next Spanish round, challenges in tendering for dynamic containment in GB, alternative battery chemistry and how virtual storage contracts are not as new as they seem. Podcast hosts: Fraser MacDonald, ETRM Solutions Consult...

The latest trends in short-term power trading across Europe.  In this episode, we discuss projects using renewable energy to produce alternative fuels, the potential for blockchain technology, local flexibility platform trials and new consumer tariffs in GB. Podcast hosts: Fraser MacDonald, ETRM Solutions Consultant Chris Regan, Product Director, Short-Term Power Trading Murray Rennie, Senior Busi...