The three key stages of trading stored energy in batteries are optimization, integration with energy management systems, and portfolio optimization while managing additional factors, stated Onder Akar, CEO of smartPulse. “Trading has become very important, and we offer this functionality in almost all countries in Europe. Last year, we helped our customers trade more than 20 TWh using our algorithmic trading robots,” Akar emphasized during his speech at the conference “Stepping stones for the BESS technologies development”, organised by Energynomics.
The first stage of the trading process is optimization, which involves analyzing battery characteristics and market prices to determine the most advantageous moments to buy and sell energy. Using an optimization engine, the system decides the most profitable strategy and submits orders to the market accordingly.
The second stage is integration with energy management systems (EMS), which is essential for coordinating the charging and discharging processes of the battery. Once the trading orders are accepted by the exchange, the system sends the necessary signals to adjust the battery’s state in alignment with the executed trades.
Akar detailed the process: “When you decide to trade, you must take action. The first step is to place buy and sell orders. Once these are accepted, the system sends physical signals to the battery for charging and discharging.”
The final stage involves portfolio optimization and managing additional factors, such as imbalance costs and battery degradation. Akar elaborated on the complexity of these considerations: “It’s not just about a single asset; you need to optimize the entire portfolio while considering conditions in the market. Additionally, battery efficiency in real-world scenarios is often lower than theoretical values, which must be accounted for in optimization models.”
According to the SmartPulse presentation, successful battery trading requires three key components working in harmony:
- Optimization Engine – Determines the most profitable trading strategies in real-time.
- EMS Integrator – Ensures seamless communication between the trading system and battery operations.
- AutoTrader & Scheduling System – Automatically places and adjusts trades while updating battery schedules based on market fluctuations.
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SmartPulse’s technology supports dynamic intraday trading, leveraging fluctuations in market prices to maximize returns. “By shifting arbitrage strategies and modifying trade cycles, additional revenue can be unlocked without increasing battery degradation,” Akar explained.
Looking ahead, Akar emphasized the importance of seamless system integration: “The optimization cycle must run at regular intervals, as longer gaps can lead to missed opportunities. Ensuring real-time synchronization between trading algorithms and battery operations is critical for maximizing efficiency and profitability.”
With energy storage playing an increasingly vital role in balancing power grids and optimizing renewable energy use, efficient trading of stored energy is becoming a key financial and operational strategy. As Akar concluded, “Thinking holistically about trading, asset management, and system integration is the key to unlocking the full value of battery storage in modern energy markets.”
The conference “Stepping stones for the BESS technologies development” was organised by Energynomics with the support of our partners: AJ Brand, Alive Capital, BCR, Big Store, Elektra Renewable Support, EnergoBit, Enery, Enevo Group, Enexus. EVOLVE Energy Management Solutions, Huawei, Nofar Energy, Photomate, Prime Batteries Technology, Pixii AS, Renomia Gallagher, smartPulse, SolarToday, SolaX Power, Think Blu Solution, Wiren, WTW Romania, YEO.