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Latest article · Energy markets

EPEX Prize: What is it and how does it work?

What is the EPEX price, how is the hourly electricity price determined and what does a negative price mean? Read how you can automatically manage energy assets accordingly.

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  1. Solar energyWhat is the difference between netting and returning?What is the difference between netting and returning? With calculation examples, explanations about feed-in costs and what will change in netting from 2027.6 min
  2. Battery storageWhat is energy arbitrage?What is energy arbitrage and when is it profitable? Discover how batteries and an EMS leverage price differences for lower costs and additional revenue.6 min
  3. Energy managementWhat is demand response?Demand response adjusts power consumption to prices and grid load. Read how it works, what types and benefits there are and what role an EMS plays.6 min
  4. Grid congestionWhat is grid congestion? Explanation, causes and solutions for companiesGrid congestion limits consumption and supply and costs companies money. Read what it is, how it arises and how smart energy management with Smartbox helps.5 min
  5. Energy marketsWhen is electricity the cheapest?When is electricity the cheapest? Read which hours and days have the lowest electricity prices and how companies respond intelligently to peak and off-peak hours.5 min
  6. Energy managementWhat is peak shaving? Learn how to use it efficientlyPeak shaving smoothes peaks in electricity consumption. Read how it works with batteries, an EMS or process control and what benefits it provides.4 min
  7. Energy managementCurtailment: what is it and how do you respond intelligently to it?Curtailment limits solar and wind production in the event of grid congestion, overproduction or negative prices. Read how it works and how to automate curtailment.4 min

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