PPA Insights: Production patterns of wind and solar

Article about the production patterns of electricity generation from wind turbines and solar PV, and influencing factors on outage.

PPA Insights: Renewable contract structures and valuation

Author: Cyriel de Jong, KYOS Energy Analytics PPA contract structures and valuation The financials of renewable power and PPA contracts This article explains what a renewable PPA contract is. Who are the buyers of such contracts and why? We also describe the main types of contracts, the contract parameters and the components that constitute the… Read more »

Optimal hedging of a gas supply portfolio – lessons from a warm winter

Many gas companies saw a loss in 2020 due to a warm winter and low prices. What would have been the optimal hedging? We explore different strategies.

PPA Insights: The financials of renewable power and PPA contracts

This article is the first in a series about the financials of renewable power and PPAs(Power Purchase Agreements). We will cover all aspects involved in a financial analysis of renewable electricity, such as solar and wind power.

LNG: Room for one extra regas terminal in Northwest Europe

LNG imports into Northwest Europe sharply increased since the fourth quarter of 2018. How much room is there for LNG regas terminals in Northwest Europe?

Integrate your own code and models in the KYOS system with Python

In our experience, there is no such thing as ‘standard’ – all our customers are unique and so are their requests.  Therefore we have developed something new: integrate your own code and models in the KYOS system, using Python.

Chosen charity for 2019: Heifer – Solar panels for Tafika

Each year, we donate a substantial part of the annual profit to charity. In 2019, we chose a project of Heifer in Malawi to replace solar panels.

Carbon Footprint – CO2 Compensation 2019

At KYOS we also strive to reduce our carbon footprint as much as possible. In 2019 we compensated our CO2 emissions with Fairtrade Carbon Credits.

E-World Energy & Water 2020 highlights

In this article we would like to show you some E-World Energy & Water 2020 highlights. From 11-13 February 2020 we were present at this yearly trade show in Essen, Germany. It is one of Europe’s largest fairs focusing on all aspects of energy. The fair has five halls, fully occupied with 813 exhibitors and… Read more »

ACM Report: Compensation grid losses gas distribution network

Regional gas transport networks: compensation costs The Dutch regulator ACM (Autoriteit Consument & Markt) requested a report about the costs of grid losses for the gas distribution network. Per 1 January 2020, local gas distribution companies will have to buy the losses on their networks in the market. However, offering regulated services, the distribution companies… Read more »