Bamboo Notes

What are bamboo notes?

The Bamboo Notes are a series of short, specialised reports in which we conduct an in-depth analysis of key topics in the energy sector, with the aim of sharing useful knowledge, trends, and providing a practical outlook for decision-making. Published periodically, each note addresses a specific aspect with a clear and accessible approach.

In this section, you can access and download all Bamboo Notes, to keep you up-to-date and deepen your understanding of the changes that are marking the market's evolution.

April 2025
The fourth-hour intraday market in Spain
Discover how the shift to the quarterly electricity market is transforming the energy sector's game. This document reveals what truly changes with 15-minute settlements, who it impacts, and, most importantly, what opportunities emerge for cost optimisation, improved forecasting, and making the most of energy flexibility. If you want to get ahead of this new scenario and turn regulatory change into a competitive advantage, this analysis is for you.
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October 2023
Settlement of independent aggregator deviations in Europe: Compensation and correction models
Discover how compensation challenges are resolved in the new electricity market. This note from Bamboo Energy clearly and practically explains the different models that can be applied when independent retailers and aggregators co-exist, and why this issue will be key to the future of energy flexibility.
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May 2022
The path to improving the flexibility of the electricity system
This note from Bamboo Energy analyses why the electricity system needs more flexibility to integrate a greater volume of renewables and maintain the balance between generation and demand. Throughout the document, the main available alternatives are explained, as is the role of demand-side management and the importance of digitalisation for efficiently harnessing distributed resources.
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March 2022
An electrical system in equilibrium
This note from Bamboo Energy explains why the electricity system must maintain a balance between generation and demand at all times, and what risks arise when that balance is broken. It also describes how the transition towards a system with more renewables requires new flexibility solutions, especially through demand-side management and the digitalisation of distributed resources.
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September 2021
5 Steps to Monetise the Flexibility of Your Assets
Unlock the hidden financial potential of your energy-consuming assets with this strategic guide from Bamboo Energy, which outlines a clear 5-step process to valorise flexibility in ancillary and flexibility markets. This document explains how to identify high-power assets—such as HVAC systems, industrial ovens, and batteries—and aggregate them digitally using AI-based platforms to meet the 1 MW market entry requirement. By understanding technical response times and leveraging demand aggregation, businesses can transform their existing infrastructure into new revenue streams, with the potential to generate up to €40,000 annually while supporting a more sustainable and balanced electricity grid.
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August 2021
Initial Notes on the Future Capacity Market
Stay ahead of the transformation of the electricity system with this analysis by Bamboo Energy on Spain’s new Capacity Market, a key mechanism introduced by MITECO to ensure security of supply in a 100% renewable environment. The document details the requirements for generation, storage and demand-side assets, including the 1 MW threshold and CO2 emission limits, whilst offering expert insight into current barriers such as restrictions on demand aggregation. It is an indispensable strategic guide for understanding long-term price signals and future investment opportunities in firm power within the Spanish market.
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