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ICE Joins Wind Derivatives Push as Renewables Reshape Power
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EXCLUSIVE ICE Joins Wind Derivatives Push as Renewables Reshape Power Intercontinental Exchange Inc. is launching new wind derivatives, joining a growing wave of exchanges trying to turn weather volatility into a more easily traded financial risk as renewable power reshapes electricity markets. The contracts, announced Monday in a market notice, will cover Germany, the UK, France, Denmark, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain. ICE says the futures will cover 70% of Europe’s wind generation...
EXCLUSIVE
ICE Joins Wind Derivatives Push as Renewables Reshape Power
Intercontinental Exchange Inc. is launching new wind derivatives, joining a growing wave of exchanges trying to turn weather volatility into a more easily traded financial risk as renewable power reshapes electricity markets.
The contracts, announced Monday in a market notice, will cover Germany, the UK, France, Denmark, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain. ICE says the futures will cover 70% of Europe’s wind generation capacity and include onshore and offshore production. The contracts are set to go live on Dec. 14, pending regulatory approval.