pörssisähkösopimusten

A pörssisähkösopimus, or stock exchange electricity contract, is a type of electricity purchase agreement where the price of electricity is directly linked to the wholesale electricity market price. This means the price consumers pay fluctuates hourly based on supply and demand on the Nordic power exchange, Nord Pool.

These contracts offer the potential for lower electricity bills during periods of low market prices, as consumers benefit from cheaper electricity when it's abundant. However, they also expose consumers to the risk of higher costs when prices surge, which can happen due to factors like increased demand, reduced supply from power plants, or weather conditions affecting renewable energy generation.

Consumers typically pay a fixed monthly service fee in addition to the variable electricity price. The actual electricity consumption is measured by a smart meter, and the bill reflects the total kilowatt-hours consumed multiplied by the hourly market prices during the billing period.

Pörssisähkösopimukset are best suited for consumers who are willing to monitor electricity prices and adjust their consumption patterns to take advantage of lower prices, for example, by running high-consumption appliances during off-peak hours. They require a degree of flexibility and a tolerance for price volatility. The transparency of the pricing mechanism is a key feature, as consumers can see exactly how their bill is calculated based on the market prices.