In intraday trading on EEX, power contracts with delivery on the same or on the following day are traded. On account of an increased demand, trading participants buy additional capacities of electricity or sell excess capacities. In this way, it is possible to take very short-term influences on the forecasted profiles into account and to avoid discrepancies in schedule management. This contributes to the minimization of balance energy costs.

Trading hours
On the intraday market of EEX, the trading participants can trade the individual hours of the current day up to 75 minutes prior to the beginning of the delivery. Several hours can also be combined into a block. As of 03:00 pm, the hours of the following day can be traded. Intraday trading takes place around the clock on every day of the year.

Place of delivery
The delivery area comprises the four TSO zones in Germany. For participation in the intraday market, the trading participants have to conclude a balance agreement in a TSO zone of their choice.

Admission
The trading participants on the Spot Market have already access to intraday trading, so that no further costs occur. EEX offers a reduced annual fee of EUR 5,000 for trading participants who wish to participate exclusively in intraday trading.

Advantages of intraday trading power

• Purchase and sale of power up to 75 minutes before the beginning of the delivery.
• Trading is possible around the clock.
• More than 150 trading participants have already been admitted on the Spot Market.

Contract Specifications