The German government’s recently adopted „Biomass Package“ underscores the political call for flexible operation of biogas plants in Germany. At the same time, volatile electricity prices on the market reflect the growing need for flexible generation and flexible consumption. Both are signals for biomass and biogas operators to adapt their plants to market dynamics.
Increasing price volatility boosts the chances of making a profit
Significant price shifts were already evident in the day-ahead market as early as March 2025, and with the arrival of summer and the accompanying increase in renewable energy generation, even greater fluctuations are highly likely.
Price fluctuations are becoming increasingly pronounced, particularly during periods of low renewable energy feed-in—such as on days with little renewable energy generation—as well as during periods of high PV and wind generation. These fluctuations are also evident in the intraday auction market (IDA) and intraday continuous trading (IDC), where price spreads between individual trading time points continue to widen.
The expansion of solar and wind power is accelerating this trend: With approximately 16 GW of newly installed solar capacity in 2024 alone, record levels were reached. This is leading to increasingly frequent situations of excess generation, especially on sunny weekends and holidays in the spring and summer. The result: negative prices and increasing demands on flexible plant operators.
Transparency and Optimization: The Key to Increased Revenue
In this dynamic electricity market, maintaining an overview of market developments and optimizing the operation of one’s own plant are crucial. ESFORIN offers 100 % transparent marketing for this purpose, with each individual trading transaction and custom-programmed algorithms. Unlike pool marketing, in which revenues are shared with other plants, individual flexibility marketing allows you to fully exploit your own potential and thus maximize profits.
Flexibility as a Contribution to Grid Stability
It is not only policymakers and the market that are calling for greater flexibility; transmission system operators (TSOs) are also urging direct marketers to actively respond to peaks in generation. Through targeted feed-in control, biogas plants can help stabilize the power grid during periods of high PV feed-in and low loads. This not only offers financial incentives through optimized market prices but also makes a significant contribution to the integration of renewable energy.
Flexibility Pays Off—for the Environment and Businesses
The trend is clearly toward flexibility: Policy requirements, market prices, and the grid integration of renewable energy sources are opening up attractive opportunities—particularly for biomass and biogas plant operators—to increase their profitability while contributing to the success of the energy transition. With a customized, transparent flexibility marketing solution like the one offered by ESFORIN, plant operators can harness the full potential of their facilities—without compromise and with maximum efficiency. Learn more here.
