Enabled a scalable foundation for PPA trading and multi-market expansion through an ETRM transformation in a Global Energy company.
Key results
Only 10 months to deliver MVP
Trading of PPA contracts
Renewable certificates management
New cloud-based trading platform
Efficient delivery with a slim team
Who is this case suited for?
Multi-commodity Energy Trading firms
Mid or Big size companies
Energy Trading & Portfolio Management; IT; ETRM Programs & Transformation
Key challenges
Current trading systems landscape was not fit for purpose
Legacy system not suited for structured & long-dated contracts
Limited scalability for new markets and products
Weak integration with modern data & analytics platforms
Summary
As the organization shifted toward Power & Renewables trading, its existing ETRM platform became a bottleneck.
It could not support long-term structured contracts like PPAs, nor scale efficiently into new markets and products.
A modern ETRM Ecosystem delivered
We delivered a modern ETRM ecosystem combining technology, operating model redesign, and scalable architecture.
New ETRM Platform
Designed to support structured contracts, renewables trading, and future growth.
Target Operating Model (TOM)
Clear separation across front, middle, and back office with strong data governance.
Modern Architecture
Cloud-based, modular, and API-driven to enable fast integration and flexibility.
Minimum viable product scope
To accelerate delivery and reduce risk, the MVP was intentionally focused:
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Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
Renewable certificates
Guarantees of Origin
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Advanced risk management
Flexible position management
Settlement of complex contract clauses
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Single market rollout
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Cloud infrastructure
Integrated system landscape
New integration tool ensuring data quality and performance
Why it worked
Deep domain expertise reduced rework
Senior CommodityFirst Trading and ETRM experts accelerated requirements clarity, best practice functional design, and avoided costly redesign cycles.
High team autonomy accelerated delivery
The team operated independently from central IT, reducing bottlenecks and enabling faster execution.
Strong vendor collaboration minimized risk
A highly responsive ETRM vendor ensured rapid issue resolution and maintained delivery momentum.
The delivery method
A hybrid and interactive delivery approach ensured both speed and robustness:
1. Front-loaded design
Early investment in business analysis and architecture alignment.
2. Agile execution
Iterative design-build-test cycles to accelerate delivery.
3. Expert-led implementation
Senior CommodityFirst ETRM and Trading SMEs ensured high-quality decisions from day one.
Key Learnings
Start small to scale faster
A business focused MVP enabled faster value realization and reduced complexity.
Architecture defines future speed
Early design decisions ensured scalability and avoided rework.
Autonomy removes bottlenecks
Reducing dependency on central IT significantly accelerated delivery.
Cloud requires new ways of working
Success depended on new skills, processes, and early security alignment.
Vendor collaboration is critical
Strong partnership reduced risk and improved delivery quality.
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