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The transformation of the electric system is causing a significant change in the relationship between utilities and independent power producers (IPPs). This new environment, characterized by electrification and price volatility, encourages both sectors to collaborate through investments in storage, digitalization, and new joint working strategies.
With the energy transition redefining the boundaries between traditional large utilities and IPPs, the latter are gaining prominence by focusing on more flexible projects and innovative business models. Utilities, for their part, are reinforcing their commitment to renewable energy, leveraging the rapid specialization of IPPs in clean technologies for the development and operation of assets without relying on outdated infrastructure.
Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) have become especially relevant in this context. These contracts allow IPPs to forge business relationships with large consumers and other market participants, promoting a more collaborative than competitive environment. At the same time, utilities seek to partner with IPPs to benefit from their agility and adaptability in a constantly changing market.
The emergence of marketplaces, such as AleaHub, has facilitated connections between developers and energy buyers, contributing to the professionalization of the sector and shortening financing timelines. In an environment marked by volatility, accurate forecasts of prices, demand, and generation become key tools for planning in the short, medium, and long term.
Energy storage has established itself as an essential component of the new electric system. Both utilities and IPPs are investing in these projects to maximize revenues, mitigate risks, and improve system stability. However, their profitability requires a detailed analysis that considers not only expected revenues but also the degradation and replacement costs of batteries.
The future of the electric sector appears to be moving towards more open and technological structures, where distributed generation and storage solutions will be fundamental. The ability to anticipate market trends through accurate forecasting will become a crucial competitive advantage, positioning those companies that can interpret this information strategically as leaders in the energy transition.
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Source: MiMub in Spanish
