ETF Digest
On 30 September, the European day-ahead market shifted from hourly to 15-minute market time units.
Posted
8 October 2025
Categories
On 30 September, the European day-ahead market shifted from hourly to 15-minute market time units. This isn’t administrative housekeeping—it’s a fundamental re-architecture of how electricity is priced and traded across the continent.
Historically, hourly pricing was designed for baseload coal and nuclear. 15-minute intervals reflect the reality of intermittent renewables, where supply can swing dramatically within an hour. The market structure is finally catching up to the grid’s physics.
Our portfolio company Dexter Energy breaks down the technical and commercial implications for anyone trading power, operating renewable assets, or managing grid flexibility.
The shift creates both complexity and opportunity. Those who understand the new price dynamics will have significant advantages.
Read more HERE.