Complexity slows key EU power market reform

European market operators have agreed to postpone a move from hourly to quarterly trading windows for day-ahead power markets from 11 June to 1 October.  The decision slows a reform deemed crucial to integrate more renewables in the electricity grid but is also supported by some who fear systems are not ready yet to cope with the increased complexity.

Reporting by Olav Vilnes, Editor Nordics.

Contributors: Tom Darell, CEO Nord Pool, Jens Nordberg, Head of Power Trading, Varberg Energi.