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Wind, Sun, and CO2: The Weather Factor in carbon trading

– 15 September 2025

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In this Season 3 opener of The Carbon Trading Chronicles, we’re joined by Eric Stein, Lead Trading Meteorologist at E.ON, to dive into the powerful role weather plays in shaping the EU ETS.

From shifting weather patterns to the rise of advanced forecasting technologies, climate conditions are becoming an increasingly important driver of carbon prices. We explore the direct influence of weather renewable generation, the indirect effects via gas market, and how funds consider weather as driver for carbon price  Tune in and find out if forecasting tomorrow’s weather could mean forecasting tomorrow’s carbon price.

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