Electricity Trading in Great Britain

The price of electricity is an extremely topical point of discussion at the moment, with prices and energy bills rising significantly. Are you interested in learning how electricity is traded in Great Britain? Are you looking for employment in the energy sector and are keen to find out more about the industry? Then this course will provide you with an excellent grasp of how electricity trading works in Great Britain.

The course is split into three sections:

The Wholesale Electricity Market and where Electricity is Traded:

Who are the main participants in the Electricity Trading market?

What does the Trading Day look like?

Power Trading Exchange

Over the Counter (OTC)

Auctions

Purchase Power Agreements (PPA)

Liquidity

Power Price Variables:

Demand

Cost of Gas

Weather and Plant Availability

International Markets

Price Curve Theory v Reality

Bonus: Contracts for Difference (CfD)

What it is like to work as a Trader:

The tools and information required by Traders

Focus on Operational Traders

Focus on Forward Traders

After the course, you will have an understanding of how electricity is traded, where it can be traded, what variables impact the Wholesale Power Price and what a day in the life of a trader looks like. You will be able to identify the reasons why trading is conducted in different markets, what the necessary trading tools are that traders require to perform in their job, and what some of the key roles and aspects of a trader’s job are.

The course is aimed at those interested in working in the energy industry. This could be students, new graduates, those who have recently started roles in the industry, or people looking to change careers.

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