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Simulation of group purchases

Modeling potential savings by combining energy purchase volumes, several sites or actors.

Budget

Energy market

Markets & purchases

Smart grid

Intelligent electrical network integrating new communication technologies to optimize the production, distribution and consumption of electricity...

Electricity

Green energy

Energy market

Actors & regulations

Smart irrigation

Systems controlled by sensors and software to optimize agricultural irrigation, reduce water and energy consumption. (simplified version).

Electricity

Environment

Consumption & sustainability

Solar (roof/ground/shade)

PV configurations: roof, ground or parking shading to make the most of the available space.

Green energy

Electricity

Actors & regulations

Solar thermal energy

Heat production obtained by capturing solar radiation, generally via thermal sensors, in order to heat water or other fluids.

Green energy

Actors & regulations

Sovereign accommodation

Data storage on servers located in France or Europe, guaranteeing RGPD compliance.

Environment

Energy monitoring & management

Spot

Market for immediate or very close deliveries, at the current price.

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Markets & purchases

Spot block

Volume of electricity negotiated for a specific short-term time slot.

Energy market

Markets & purchases

Spot price

Energy price fixed for immediate or very soon delivery.

Energy market

Markets & purchases

Storengy

An ENGIE subsidiary specializing in underground natural gas storage in France and Europe.

Gaz

Actors & regulations

Submarginal prices

Average production remuneration benefiting from very low variable costs.

Budget

Energy market

Markets & purchases

Subscribed power

Power level (in kVA) chosen by a customer from his supplier.

Electricity

Consumption & sustainability

Summer hours

Period during which the electricity rate is the cheapest, for customers whose contract has a time differentiation (all meters in BTSUP and HT, and...

Electricity

Markets & purchases

Sunshine

Quantity of solar energy received on a given surface during a given period of time.

Green energy

Actors & regulations

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The answers to your questions

What is the difference between €/MWh and kWh?

The €/MWh is a price unit used in wholesale markets, while kWh is the unit visible on your bills.

Can I filter only tax-related terms?

Yes, just select the filter Budget to display concepts like TICFE, TICGN, or CTA.

What is the Sirenergies glossary for?

The glossary explains key energy terms, like €/MWh, TURPE or TICFE. It makes it easier to read invoices and understand markets.

How is the glossary organized?

The terms are listed in alphabetical order and can be filtered by category (Budget, Energy Market, Green Energy, etc.).

Is the glossary updated regularly?

Yes, it is continuously enriched according to regulatory and market developments, to remain a reliable reference.

How does the glossary help me with my decisions?

It makes it possible to understand market mechanisms, to anticipate costs and to better understand the energy players

Is the glossary linked to the articles on the site?

Yes, each definition can be linked to educational articles or current events to deepen the subject.

Where can I find the definition of an unknown acronym?

All the regulatory acronyms or techniques (e.g. 3RErN, PDL, ARENH) are explained in the glossary with their context.