What research does Modo Energy publish?

Modo Energy publishes analyst research on power markets, including market outlooks, buildout and pipeline analysis, revenue benchmarks, policy updates, and explainers across renewable energy asset classes.

Who writes Modo Energy's research?

Modo Energy's research is written by an in-house team of power market analysts, data scientists, and engineers who build the benchmarks and forecasts behind the analysis.

How can research help me enter a new market?

Modo Energy research helps you scope a new market by setting out its revenue streams, buildout pipeline, and regulatory structure, so you can assess opportunity before committing time or capital.

How often is Modo Energy research updated?

Modo Energy publishes new research regularly across markets, including quarterly buildout reports, recurring revenue analysis, and timely coverage of policy and market changes.

Can I ask Modo Energy's AI about its research?

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Portugal auctions 1 GW of grid access, on better terms for batteries

Portugal auctions 750 MVA of grid access for standalone BESS from 1,800 MVA on offer.

By Pablo Martinez

12 hours ago

Illinois vs. New York: Same storage credit, different risk

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Illinois vs. New York: Same storage credit, different risk

Illinois' first Indexed Storage Credit procurement contracted 600 MW of BESS, 438 MW short of its target, with the entire shortfall in PJM.

By Aaron Orelowitz

13 hours ago

NEM BESS capture rates recovered in Q3 2026, led by Queensland and longer durations

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Revenue Benchmark

NEM BESS capture rates recovered in Q3 2026, led by Queensland and longer durations

BESS capture rates rebounded to 53.5% in Q3 2026. Longer-duration systems and more consistent spreads improved earnings despite lower potential.

By Barnaby Winser

18 hours ago

MISO Buildout Q3 2026: 9.8 GW of BESS is expected by 2031

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Market Outlook

MISO Buildout Q3 2026: 9.8 GW of BESS is expected by 2031

If historical pass rates, queue delays and zone caps hold, 68 GW of new generation would be expected to come online in MISO by 2031. BESS reaches 9.8 GW and natural gas 23 GW, with new builds peaking in 2028 as ERAS projects come online.

By William Rawlings

2 days ago

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CAISO Cluster 16 results: 88 GW requested, 90% with energy storage

CAISO's Cluster 16, the first queue intake since 2023, has received preliminary requests to connect 88 GW to the grid. Batteries feature in 90% of requests.

By Ovais

2 days ago

CAISO Cluster 16 results: 88 GW requested, 90% with energy storage

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CfD rules from AR4 onwards could cause asset owners to miss hundreds of thousands of pounds

Two GB plants on the same CfD rule read negative prices differently. One kept running and earned £103k; the other stopped and missed an estimated £45k.

By Ed Andrews

2 days ago

CfD rules from AR4 onwards could cause asset owners to miss hundreds of thousands of pounds

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Revenue Benchmark

Dutch BESS benchmark is live: wholesale trading is taking over the value stack

At a full grid connection, adding duration pays less with every hour: €92k/MW/yr going from 1 to 2 hours, €14k from 3 to 4 hours. Without ancillary capacity payments, a 4-hour battery keeps 74% of its revenue, a 2-hour one 62%.

By Emiel Van Vlaenderen

2 days ago

Dutch BESS benchmark is live: wholesale trading is taking over the value stack

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European BESS Capital Markets Report: Q1 2026

In Q1 2026, 53 BESS deals were disclosed, up 50% in Q4 2025. Project finance reached EUR 3.1 bn, half of 2025's total. 5 offtake agreements were tracked.

By Cosima Sagmeister

23 Apr 2026

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Should a Dutch BESS contract less import capacity?

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October 2026 forecast updates

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How do grid connections and access work in the NEM and WEM?

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