On October 1, 2025, the EPEX day-ahead auction will transition to 15-minute Market Time Units, moving away from the traditional hourly format. While the change may seem procedural, its impact reaches far beyond technical adjustments.
This update reflects a larger industry trend toward greater precision, driven by the rise of renewables, increased volatility in intraday trading, and the growing need for real-time system balance. For energy companies, it is not just a question of updating systems, but of rethinking the way forecasting, bidding, valuation, and operations are approached.
In this blog, we explore the opportunities that this shift unlocks and how companies can prepare to take full advantage of them with the right strategy and support.
Finer time intervals allow for more precise forecasting of production, consumption, and prices, especially beneficial for renewables and flexible assets. Improved accuracy leads to more competitive bidding, optimized dispatch, and reduced imbalance costs.
With MTU-level data, companies can move beyond hourly averages to a more detailed view of volatility and exposure. This enables refined VaR models, 15-minute PnL explainability, and sharper stress testing across portfolios.
PPAs and other market-based agreements can now be indexed to 15-minute prices, making them more reflective of actual production and load behavior. This creates opportunities to tailor contracts for storage, hybrid assets, and demand response.
With better intraday visibility, operators can make faster, data-driven decisions around nominations, balancing, and asset optimization. The shift also lays the foundation for applying AI and ML across trading and operational workflows.
Early adopters who realign systems, models, and teams will be better positioned to innovate and lead. This is not just an operational change. It is a strategic opportunity to build smarter infrastructure and unlock new sources of value.
Our structured advisory approach helps you quickly identify priorities and implement solutions without losing momentum.
We enable more accurate forecasting, agile bidding strategies, and stronger risk visibility to help you lead in the 15-minute market.
We ensure smooth execution with minimal impact on day-to-day operations, reducing errors and manual interventions.
We modernize your systems and data models to prepare you for today’s market and position you to capitalize on future shifts, including potential 5 minute MTUs.
Value Creed combines strategic advisory and deep technical expertise to help companies navigate change with speed and precision. With every market evolution such as the shift to 15-minute trading, Value Creed stays ahead by enabling clients to adapt quickly, optimize confidently, and unlock long-term value across systems, teams, and strategies.
We bring clarity to complexity and turn regulatory shifts into strategic advantages. From assessment to execution, we move with purpose so you can move with confidence.
Explore our suite of solutions designed to empower your trading and risk management functions. Partner with us for a transformative CTRM experience that drives success in today’s ever-evolving markets.
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