Energy Customised energy solutions

Energy management presents many challenges for market participants, especially when it represents a large share of costs. Axpo offers a wide range of energy products and services to construct a solution that reflects the needs of a given enterprise.

Axpo's experience comes from its practice in energy trading, risk management and market analysis, while having an international reach in Europe and the US. We take an individual approach to each client, preparing a purchasing model based on consumption profile, willingness to take price and volume risks, and level of commitment to execution.

• Energy trading companies, large industrial clients, and brokerage houses
• Experienced clients using comprehensive energy purchasing strategies
• Clients active in the energy market who would like to better understand the commercial risks associated with such activities.

Axpo clients benefit from access to over 14 markets (through exchanges and brokers), including foreign markets.

We recommend basing wholesale market trading on an appropriate framework agreement.

The possibility of securing a fixed energy purchase price for the company for a period from 1 year to even 10 years.

• Small and medium-sized enterprises
• Consumers valuing security dictated by the requirements of long-term cost planning (a fixed price provides the comfort of simple and reliable cost estimation)
• Companies with limited resources for regularly managing the energy purchasing process - the contract is practically maintenance-free and does not require time investment from the client

• Electricity costs depend solely on how much energy is actually delivered; this is known as consumption-adjusted full supply
  

• Price risk remains with Axpo (from changing wholesale prices) 
• Volume/profile risk in the event of over- or under-stocking remains with Axpo 
• Balancing energy risks and costs is covered by Axpo 
• Costs for forecast generation are covered by Axpo

This is particularly suitable for customers who like to be close to the market, have the resources required to monitor its behaviour, and wish to profit from market fluctuations. This includes: 

• Risk minimisation through the procurement of standard products on the market 
• Set energy prices by using various products on the markets
• Secure the long-term energy purchase price with products offered on European energy markets
• Secured quantities which can be adjusted before delivery 
  
• Difference between purchased forward products and actual purchase (residual quantity) are covered on spot (hourly electricity price) 

The client bears the risk of the consumption profile and the declared consumption volume.

• Balancing energy risks and costs is covered by Axpo 
• Costs for forecast generation are covered by Axpo

• Achieve an electricity price close to the market: price risk is minimised by the benefit of several purchase times
  

• Profit from positive market fluctuations: time of purchase is determined by the customer

• Benefit from Axpo's know-how: we support customers with market reports and analysis

• Planning security before delivery: all tranches are purchased prior to delivery; the energy price is calculated as an average 

• Tranche price depends on market prices
• Number of tranches depends on amount of energy to be procured 

The total cost of energy depends only on the amount of energy consumed, which must fall within the contractually agreed volume tolerance

• Tranche price depends on market prices.
• Part of the risk resulting from changes in the consumption profile (higher or lower than planned consumption; a different consumption profile shape than assumed)

• Cost of forecast generation covered by Axpo 
• Balancing energy costs also covered 

We create an individual purchasing strategy that, thanks to the tools provided by Axpo, meets the specific needs of our clients, including:

• Detailed market reports on the most important energy markets
• Access to the spot and futures market with live OTC prices
• Customer Portal with all important energy data

The various energy requirements of your company can rarely be met by a standard product. We listen and work with you to develop a solution tailored to your needs:

• Analysis of your load profile and breakdown of risks

• Optimisation of different risks

• Combining a variety of products and services 

• Highly rated risk management