Practical perspectives on energy markets, procurement, flexibility, sustainability and portfolio management from COMCAM's specialists.
Paris Proof Commitment At COMCAM, we have committed ourselves to the Paris Proof Commitment: the ambition to reduce energy consumption in the built environment by two-thirds and to achieve a fully carbon-neutral built environment by 2040. While this may sound ambitious and far...
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Many hospitality and retail entrepreneurs fear a high rate per kWh or m³ for energy contracts. Of course, a high price is unfavorable, but the biggest pitfall in standard contracts is often something else – the lack of customization and strategic alignment. Nowadays, energy is a...
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Many retailers, fresh food stores and catering businesses want to become more sustainable and reduce energy costs. Solar panels on the roof and a battery to store electricity seem like attractive solutions. However, without a thorough analysis, such an investment can turn out to...
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Smart energy management and insight into consumption can significantly reduce your business’s energy costs. Every entrepreneur in food retail or hospitality knows that refrigerators, ovens and lighting are indispensable. Less well known is how this equipment guzzles energy...
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Any hospitality or retail business owner looking to expand or invest in sustainability will inevitably encounter a major hurdle: grid congestion. Whether you’re planning to install additional refrigeration units in your supermarket, electrify your restaurant kitchen, or provide...
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Background: Imbalance market, control states and pricing In the electricity market, supply and demand must be balanced at all times. When more or less electricity is produced than consumed, an imbalance occurs. TenneT, the Dutch national transmission system operator, monitors...
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Frying, Electrification and Looking Ahead with COMCAM 16 June 2025 | Woerden On Monday 16 June, COMCAM took part in the annual members’ day of the professional association ProFri – a key gathering for deep-frying professionals from across the Netherlands. The event was held at...
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And Why They’ll Become Indispensable They are currently the only legally recognized proof in the Netherlands that electricity has been sustainably generated: Guarantees of Origin (GoOs). Vincent Veer, Senior Portfolio Manager and GoO trader at COMCAM, works with these...
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Energy has become a critical factor for success in the hospitality industry. From boutique hotels and restaurants to large resorts, energy consumption directly impacts operating costs, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, and sustainability credentials. In an era of...
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Grid congestion is blocking business growth across Europe. Discover how flexibility measures ease grid load, sidestep years-long capacity waiting lists, and keep your expansion on track.
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On April 28th 2025, large parts of Spain and Portugal were left without electricity. In some regions, the blackout lasted several hours; in others, nearly an entire day. Heating systems ceased functioning, water pressure dropped, and telephone services were disrupted. The cause?...
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Why smart energy management is the difference between profit and pressure Hospitality chains have long perfected their operational systems: from menu engineering and mise-en-place to staff planning per shift – efficiency is the norm. But one aspect has long flown under the...
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COMCAM is proud to announce its recent certification as a Congestion Service Provider (CSP). With this certification, we are authorized to offer our customers’ flexible capacity to grid operators, helping to alleviate congestion and prevent overload on the electricity network....
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In recent years, energy expenses for hospitality businesses, from restaurants to large chains, have surged significantly. This continuous rise is driven by factors such as geopolitical tensions, scarcity of fossil fuels, and the ongoing transition to renewable energy sources. In...
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At first glance, the term “imbalance market” might suggest a regular energy market where companies actively trade. But nothing could be further from the truth. The imbalance market is not a traditional market, but a system that continuously works to keep the electricity grid in...
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Starting April 1, a new subsidy scheme will open for companies looking to make their energy consumption more flexible. This scheme supports businesses with a contracted transport capacity of at least 100 kW in mitigating grid congestion and optimizing energy usage. Through this...
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Around the world, hotels, restaurants, and cafés are under growing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint, lower energy costs, and stay on the right side of evolving regulations. In many countries, from the Netherlands to the United States, cutting back on fossil fuels is...
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Analysis of negative power hours 2025, expectation and possible solutions
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When the wind blows, the sun often doesn’t shine. And vice versa, on a sunny day it usually doesn’t blow. By cleverly combining wind and sun on one connection, you take maximum advantage. Smartly combining wind and solar on one connection Wind and solar farms located close to...
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Amarant Foundation, a leading healthcare organization in the Netherlands, is taking a significant step towards a sustainable future. In a recent development, the foundation has entered into an agreement with SEFE Energy for the supply of entirely Dutch green electricity. This...
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Energy consumption plays a significant role in both cost control and the sustainability of your hospitality business. Hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, and snack bars consume a lot of energy due to the need for heating, cooling, lighting, and kitchen equipment to optimally serve...
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Energy consumption plays a crucial role in the daily operations of hospitality businesses, peaking during busy periods such as lunch and dinner hours. At a time of rising energy prices and increasing focus on sustainability, it is essential for hospitality decision makers to...
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The hospitality sector faces unprecedented challenges in energy management. Many business owners and decision-makers in the hospitality industry are grappling with rising energy costs, stricter regulations, and increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices. With shrinking...
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How to master your energy strategy and profile in the volatile market
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Negative electricity prices in Europe- overview & outlook 2026
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Important change EPEX-SPOT markets in 2025
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Grip on Energy Management is strategically important for companies
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Full power grid causes problems across Europe
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Analysis of negative power prices caused by an oversupply of solar and wind power, with possible solutions. A lot of wind and solar power is being generated. So much, in fact, that the market power price is increasingly negative during the day when there is excess supply. As a result, more and more...
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A large part of your energy bill is not in your supply contract. Grid operator costs and energy tax are regulated, are set again every year and are under structural upward pressure. This article explains the mechanisms behind that and where you, as a business customer, do have influence.
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COMCAM wants to remain a forward-thinking knowledge partner in energy in Europe. We do this with a growing team of energy specialists.
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Power Purchase Agreements: the trend in energy
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Solar panels worldwide on track to record: 270 GW by 2023
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How to deal with grid congestion: options & tips
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Electricity prices in Europe plunge due to renewable energy surge
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Norway leads the way in electric vehicles
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Electrification in Europe
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A heatwave raises your cooling demand. But the price spike only occurs when heat coincides with low wind, a Hitzeflaute. This article explains that mechanism, using the Dutch day-ahead market of June 2026 as an example, and shows where it lands on your bill, sector by sector.
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Negative power prices the new standard in the Netherlands
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On Friday 24 March, an interview with our CEO, Philipp Keller, was published in the 'Future Industry' special, a supplement to Het Financieele Dagblad. The special focused on making industry future-proof in terms of energy, sustainability and digitalisation.
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Electric grid congestion. Is congestion management the solution?
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The energy saving obligation requires companies and institutions to take, on an ongoing basis, all energy saving measures with a payback period of five years or less. In addition, once every four years you report which measures you have carried out. The previous round closed on 1 December 2023; the next closes on 1 December 2027.
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On Wednesday 8 February, COMCAM hosted the webinar 'How to deal with strongly fluctuating energy prices' at Easyfairs in Gorinchem, in the run-up to the Bakkersvak trade fair. Our specialists explained where the challenges and opportunities lie in the volatile energy market, the capacity challenges in the electricity grid, and the relevant legislation and regulations, and how Energy Portfolio Management helps optimise a business energy profile.
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The Energy Cost Allowance (TEK) was a temporary subsidy scheme for energy-intensive SMEs. The compensation ran from 1 November 2022 up to and including 2 October 2023 and has been closed to new applications since then.
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Many growers have a combined heat and power (CHP) system that can generate electricity and produce heat. A CHP unit consists of a large engine with a generator coupled to it. The engine burns gas and the generator supplies electricity. Burning the gas releases heat...
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Possible solutions in the event of grid congestion
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Since the third quarter of 2021, energy prices have risen enormously and they are still very much on the move. Several energy suppliers have gone bankrupt as a result of this steep increase. We have received a great many questions from our clients about energy contracts and prices.
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