Sähkönmyyntimarkkinat

Sähkönmyyntimarkkinat refers to the market where electricity is sold to end consumers. In many countries, including Finland, this market has been liberalized, meaning that consumers can choose their electricity supplier from a variety of companies. This competition aims to provide consumers with more choices and potentially lower prices.

The electricity market operates in distinct segments. The electricity generation is where power plants produce electricity. Then, the transmission network, typically a monopoly, transports electricity over long distances. The distribution network, also often a monopoly, delivers electricity to individual homes and businesses. Finally, the sähkönmyyntimarkkinat is where electricity suppliers sell the electricity they have purchased or produced to these end consumers.

Consumers can typically choose between different types of electricity contracts. These often include fixed-price contracts, where the price per kilowatt-hour remains the same for a set period, and variable-price contracts, where the price fluctuates based on the wholesale electricity market. There are also contracts based on renewable energy sources, allowing consumers to support the use of wind, solar, or hydro power.

Electricity suppliers compete by offering different pricing structures, customer service, and additional services. Consumers can compare offers from various suppliers online or through consumer advice services. The liberalization of the electricity market has led to a more dynamic and consumer-focused energy sector.