sähköntoimittaja

A sähköntoimittaja is a Finnish term that translates to "electricity supplier" or "power supplier." It refers to a company or entity responsible for delivering electricity to consumers. In Finland, the electricity market is liberalized, meaning that consumers can choose their electricity supplier. This choice typically involves selecting a company that will purchase electricity from the wholesale market and then sell it to the end-user.

Consumers can often customize their electricity contracts based on factors such as price, origin of electricity (e.g., renewable sources), and contract duration. The actual physical transmission of electricity is usually handled by a separate company, known as a grid operator or transmission network owner. This company is responsible for maintaining the electricity grid and ensuring the reliable flow of power to homes and businesses. Therefore, a sähköntoimittaja focuses on the commercial aspect of supplying electricity, while the grid operator manages the infrastructure. The sähköntoimittaja is responsible for billing the consumer for their electricity consumption.