Sähkönmyyntimarkkinoiden

Sähkönmyyntimarkkinat refers to the electricity retail market in Finland. This market operates under a deregulated system, meaning consumers are free to choose their electricity supplier. Previously, consumers were tied to the local network company for both electricity supply and distribution, but the liberalization of the market has enabled competition among various electricity retailers.

Consumers can purchase electricity from a multitude of companies, each offering different contract types and pricing models. These can include fixed-price contracts, variable-price contracts (often tied to a market index like Nord Pool), and seasonal pricing. The competition aims to drive down prices and improve service quality for the end consumer.

The Finnish Energy Authority (Energiamarkkinavirasto) oversees the electricity market to ensure fair competition and consumer protection. They provide information and guidance to consumers regarding their rights and choices in the electricity market. Consumers can compare offers from different retailers through various online comparison tools, making it easier to find a contract that best suits their needs and consumption patterns. The unbundling of electricity distribution from electricity sales is a key principle, ensuring that the physical network infrastructure is managed by independent network companies while retail sales are handled by competing suppliers.