pörssisähkösopimukset

Pörssisähkösopimus, also known as a spot electricity contract, is a type of electricity contract where the price of electricity fluctuates according to the hourly wholesale electricity market price. This means the price you pay for electricity changes throughout the day and week, reflecting the real-time supply and demand for electricity. Unlike fixed-price contracts where the price is set for a period, a pörssisähkösopimus offers a variable price. The cost of electricity is typically determined by the Nord Pool electricity exchange, which operates in several Nordic and Baltic countries. Consumers who have a pörssisähkösopimus pay the wholesale price plus a fixed markup from their electricity supplier. This type of contract can be beneficial for consumers who are able to adjust their electricity consumption to periods when prices are lower, such as overnight or during off-peak hours. Conversely, during periods of high demand or low supply, the price of electricity can rise significantly. Understanding the market dynamics and being mindful of price fluctuations are key to managing costs with a pörssisähkösopimus.