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Apr
13
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Data as the New Edge: Why Data Quality Defines Risk in Power Trading

Intraday price swings, nodal congestion, and margin pressure expose weaknesses that static reports never reveal. Here’s how data structure, cadence, and shared meaning shape whether risk views hold up when decisions matter most.
7 min read
Feb
24
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When Trading Systems Disagree: The Hidden Cause of Risk Blind Spots

In modern power trading environments, risk doesn’t always break because data is missing or delayed. More often, it breaks because the same trade is understood differently as it moves between systems.
6 min read
Jan
05
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How Much Does ETRM Software Cost in 2026?

A look at how much an ETRM costs, what affects the price, and how Molecule compares to other energy trading risk management software.
6 min read
Dec
30
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How PPA Complexity Is Reshaping Power Trading

What’s really driving PPA complexity today: the contract, the market, or the system behind it? As renewables scale, the answer matters more than ever.
9 min read
Nov
24
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Zonal vs Nodal Power Markets: How Market Design Shapes Trading Outcomes Globally

From zonal to nodal pricing, see how the world’s power markets are rewriting the rules of risk, visibility, and profitability.
9 min read
Oct
09
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Energy & Commodities Trading in 2025: What 400+ Respondents Told Us About ETRM/CTRM Modernization

This year’s report, built from over 400 responses across 10+ industries, shows how far the market has come… and where it’s still stuck.
6 min read
Oct
03
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How Does ETRM Software Support Power Trading? Use Cases + What to Look For

If you’re managing a growing power portfolio, you need a system that keeps up — one that tracks exposures as they shift, reflects risk in real time, and gives you the data you need to act with confidence.
6 min read
Jul
16

Big News: Molecule Closes Series B Funding

We are both proud and ecstatic to share we completed our Series B funding round — an important step as we
3 min read
Jul
07
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How ETRM Systems Handle Renewable Certificate Management

RECs, offsets, and obligations add complexity fast. The right ETRM helps you stay accurate, audit-ready, and in control.
6 min read
May
27
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How Interoperability Improves Decision-Making in Energy Trading

When systems talk to each other, decisions come easier. And that’s exactly what modern energy traders need to stay ahead.
6 min read