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Blogs - 27 Mar, 2023

Types of Energy Storage and how they work

Here's what you need to know: Energy storage has emerged as a critical technology in the UK’s transition to a low carbon energy system. As the generation mix shifts towards mor...

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GRADUATE & STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES - 24 Mar, 2023

Jono Ooi, Co-Founder and Head of Trading at Dare shares his 3 top tips for being a trading pro.

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail Controversial and cynical, but if you can't put 100% of your effort into the job from day one, you'll immediately lag behind everyone else in yo...

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Blogs - 22 Mar, 2023

The importance of Grid-Scale Battery Storage

The IEA report 'Net Zero by 2050' highlights the critical timeline of 2040-2050 for achieving the net-zero scenario, and most importantly, the role of the power sector in advanc...

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Blogs - 20 Mar, 2023

What is Long-Duration Energy Storage?

Renewable sources such as wind and solar have a critical role to play in the energy transition. Investments in cleaner, greener energy are expected to remain on an upward trend...

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Careers - 17 Mar, 2023

Trader, Sophie shares five top qualities it takes to be a successful trader

I’m Sophie, and I'm a structured energy trader at Dare. I've been with the company for a little over a year, and I've been working within markets for over five years. What ar...

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Blogs - 15 Mar, 2023

What is the Balancing Mechanism, and how does it work?

What is the Balancing Mechanism? The inability to store energy in large amounts coupled with discrepancies in energy production and consumption means the National Grid constantl...

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Blogs - 09 Mar, 2023

What is Dynamic Containment and why is it important?

First introduced in October 2020, Dynamic Containment (DC) is a post-fault rapid response mechanism that attempts to smooth instability within electricity systems and, more broa...

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Blogs - 28 Feb, 2023

Challenges to integrating renewable energy into the grid

Renewable energy production currently accounts for roughly 29% of global power generation. The International Renewable Energy Agency estimates that by 2050, 90% of the world’s e...

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INSIGHTS - 08 Feb, 2023

How will the new EU Carbon Tax impact global net-zero and the energy market?

What the new EU Carbon tax means for global net-zero and the energy markets Here’s what you need to know about the Carbon Tax[1] The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM...

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EVENTS - 02 Feb, 2023

Hear from Dare's CEO at the 2023 Town Hall

At Dare, we strive to create a culture where our people feel empowered to do great things. At our annual Town Hall last week, we did just that with a focus on these three themes...

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PERSPECTIVE - 01 Feb, 2023

What is power trading and how has it changed over the last 20 years?

"It's fast. You've got limited time. If you make a mistake, if something goes wrong, you don't notify the correct volume or the deal goes wrong in the system, there’re consequen...

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INSIGHTS - 31 Jan, 2023

The Greek Electricity Grid’s Five Hours of Fame

Greece ran its entire electricity grid for five hours on 100% renewable energy – but what progress is being made in the global energy transition? For the first time ever, Greec...

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PERSPECTIVE - 18 Jan, 2023

Co-Founder Jono shares his tips for what it actually takes to make it as a trader

The Company - Get specific Do you want to know the quickest way to get rejected by any firm? Using a generic cover letter for all of your applications. Don't use the same a...

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SOCIAL IMPACT - 11 Jan, 2023

A Great Year of Partnership with the Whitechapel Mission

Dare is committed to creating a positive social impact and supporting our local communities - it's embedded in our culture. Last year, our people voted for the Whitechapel Missi...

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TECHNOLOGY - 21 Dec, 2022

Dare CTPO Steve Garland shares his key takeaway from the AWS re:Invent cloud computing conference

AWS re:Invent is the largest cloud computing conference in the world. The annual event is full of gems covering the latest developments from experts in the field. From infrastru...

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TECHNOLOGY - 16 Dec, 2022

Tech graduate programme: An insider view

Montek has had a busy first five months on our new Technology Graduate programme. From courses on Django to trader training and application development, find out what he’s been...

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Insights - 15 Dec, 2022

Transforming Renewable Energy Through AI

Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence in renewable energy will lead to greater efficiencies and enable its continued build out. Many people, when they think about the...

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Careers - 14 Dec, 2022

Our Co-Founder and Head of Trading Jono Ooi tells you what it really takes to make it as a trader

In this chapter, Jono runs through the ideas, concepts and mindsets that will help you get ahead in the world of trading before you even submit an application. Tune in and follo...

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OUR BENEFITS - 09 Dec, 2022

Putting well-being first: What we offer

Only 68% of UK employees believe their organisation promotes good well-being*. Not only is this down from 77% last year, it’s simply too low. Our metrics comfortably beat the...

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GRADUATE & STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES - 06 Dec, 2022

Graduate Business Managers: An insider view

This year, Dare unveiled a new graduate business management programme. The programme gives our graduates both the exposure and tools necessary to fast-track their professional d...

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AWARDS - 01 Dec, 2022

Dare sponsors the EI Awards 2022 by the Energy Institute

Dare is a proud sponsor of the EI Awards 2022, which showcases accomplishments in the energy sector. The EI Awards is run annually by the Energy Institute (EI), a unique network...

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CAREERS - 29 Nov, 2022

Dare's VP of Growth Humayun Khader's top 4 insights to hiring the best talent

Our VP of Growth, Humayun Khader was a panellist for the Future of Work forum by Robert Half to discuss all things #futureofwork and #digitalworkplace. Humayun has been with @da...

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FINANCE - 24 Nov, 2022

Dare's CFO Barry Nightingale shares his key takeaways from Aon’s CFO Forum

I’ve been with Dare since February, and what a year it’s been. The Russia-Ukraine conflict started on one of my first days in the office. Lots to reflect on and many learnings t...

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OUR BENEFITS - 10 Nov, 2022

Dare's market-leading parental leave policies

Our parental leave #HR policies put new parents first. Our philosophy at Dare has always been to support our team with the best benefits as they grow with us. We are proud to s...

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TECHNOLOGY - 09 Nov, 2022

Dare's CTPO Steve Garland shares the top qualities he looks for in tech hires

The top 5 qualities I look for in the best tech and data hires After only one month in my role as CTPO, I have been having a blast at Dare. We move fast. We are already building...

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SOCIAL IMPACT - 01 Nov, 2022

Sabrina Runs the London Marathon for WCM

We love to celebrate our team here at Dare. Today we shine a spotlight on our marathon-running Short-Term Renewable Power Trader Sabrina Sabella. Sabrina took on the monumenta...

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PRESS RELEASE - 17 Oct, 2022

Steve Garland joins Dare as Chief Technology & Product Officer

[London] Leading energy technology company Dare has appointed Steve Garland as its new Chief Technology & Product Officer, to support the company’s ambitious growth plans. S...

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IN THE NEWS - 14 Jul, 2022

Barry Nightingale joins Dare as Chief Financial Officer

We’re thrilled to welcome @Barry Nightingale to the Dare team as our new CFO to help accelerate our next chapter of growth. His impressive track record includes CFO and Finance...

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SOCIAL IMPACT - 09 Jun, 2022

Dare’s Charity of the Year 2022: Whitechapel Mission

We’re partnering with the Whitechapel Mission as our Charity of the Year for 2022. They’ve been helping London’s homeless since 1876 by providing a day centre, skills training a...

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GRADUATE & STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES - 04 Jun, 2022

Dare shortlisted for the ‘Best Internship or Placement Programme’ Award

We’re excited to announce that we’ve been shortlisted in the ‘Best Internship or Placement Programme’ category at the targetjobs UK Awards this year. Our summer trading internsh...

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GRADUATE & STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES - 30 May, 2022

Dare Insight Week: An insider view

Dare’s Insight Week gives undergraduates the opportunity to learn about the world of energy trading. Read about the experiences of our most recent Spring intern class in our Lon...

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GRADUATE & STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES - 14 Sep, 2021

Dare Trading Intern Roland: “The highlight was knowing a project I completed could translate into a real trade idea.”

What’s excellent about the Dare internship is that every week is filled with unique challenges, pushing myself to achieve my best. During the first three weeks, I learnt everyth...

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GRADUATE & STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES - 06 Sep, 2021

Dare Trading Intern Harvey: “We’re really pushed to reach our potential and given all the support we need.”

What I find exciting about the internship is seeing concepts that we’re learning about being played out in real-time on the trading floor. I also love the high energy of the tra...

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GRADUATE & STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES - 01 Sep, 2021

Dare Trading Intern Joana: “Dare has a great learning culture.”

Dare has a great learning culture that helps interns develop skills and gain knowledge quickly. The learning curve is steep at Dare, but the traders and senior analysts always g...

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GRADUATE & STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES - 26 Aug, 2021

Dare Trading Intern Georgi: “It’s the culture and people at Dare that makes the internship a genuinely unique experience.”

My internship at Dare has far exceeded my expectations. While I have certainly enjoyed my previous internships, the competitive spirit at Dare is unmatched, truly pushing you to...

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IN THE NEWS - 04 Aug, 2021

Transforming the Energy Investment Market

Our brand relaunch to Dare has been covered by The Energyst. "Dare will be helping to reduce the impact of climate change and make the energy markets more accessible and open fo...

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News

The Latest from Dare

Types of Energy Storage and how they work

Jono Ooi, Co-Founder and Head of Trading at Dare shares his 3 top tips for being a trading pro.

The importance of Grid-Scale Battery Storage

What is Long-Duration Energy Storage?

Trader, Sophie shares five top qualities it takes to be a successful trader

What is the Balancing Mechanism, and how does it work?

What is Dynamic Containment and why is it important?

Challenges to integrating renewable energy into the grid

How will the new EU Carbon Tax impact global net-zero and the energy market?

Hear from Dare's CEO at the 2023 Town Hall

What is power trading and how has it changed over the last 20 years?

The Greek Electricity Grid’s Five Hours of Fame

Co-Founder Jono shares his tips for what it actually takes to make it as a trader

A Great Year of Partnership with the Whitechapel Mission

Dare CTPO Steve Garland shares his key takeaway from the AWS re:Invent cloud computing conference

Tech graduate programme: An insider view

Transforming Renewable Energy Through AI

Our Co-Founder and Head of Trading Jono Ooi tells you what it really takes to make it as a trader

Putting well-being first: What we offer

Graduate Business Managers: An insider view

Dare sponsors the EI Awards 2022 by the Energy Institute

Dare's VP of Growth Humayun Khader's top 4 insights to hiring the best talent

Dare's CFO Barry Nightingale shares his key takeaways from Aon’s CFO Forum

Dare's market-leading parental leave policies

Dare's CTPO Steve Garland shares the top qualities he looks for in tech hires

Sabrina Runs the London Marathon for WCM

Steve Garland joins Dare as Chief Technology & Product Officer

Barry Nightingale joins Dare as Chief Financial Officer

Dare’s Charity of the Year 2022: Whitechapel Mission

Dare shortlisted for the ‘Best Internship or Placement Programme’ Award

Dare Insight Week: An insider view

Dare Trading Intern Roland: “The highlight was knowing a project I completed could translate into a real trade idea.”

Dare Trading Intern Harvey: “We’re really pushed to reach our potential and given all the support we need.”

Dare Trading Intern Joana: “Dare has a great learning culture.”

Dare Trading Intern Georgi: “It’s the culture and people at Dare that makes the internship a genuinely unique experience.”

Transforming the Energy Investment Market

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