EUROPE · MARKET DESIGN

Switzerland

How the electricity market is organised in Switzerland: the operators and regulator, the markets that apply here, and the developments changing them.

Markets that apply

SDAC SIDC

The pan-European market architecture that clears Switzerland.

Developments

4 tracked developments touching Switzerland.

05 NOV 2026

EPEX SPOT launches 15-minute MTU products and consolidated Intraday Auction in Switzerland

Go-live · ENERGY MARKETS · Switzerland

03 NOV 2026

JAO Issues Amendment No. 31 to Participation Agreement, Revising Participant Registration and TSO Designation Attachments

Implementation · ENERGY MARKETS · EU (multiple bidding zone borders across CCR and interconnectors, including Swiss, Ukrainian, Italian, Balkan and German borders)

05 OCT 2026

JAO Updates Go-Live Timeline for 15-Minute MTU and Simplified Block Bids on Swiss Border Auctions

Implementation · ENERGY MARKETS · Swiss borders

07 SEPT 2026

Terna and Swissgrid Launch Public Consultation on Intraday Continuous Capacity Allocation Rules for IT-CH Border

Consultation · ENERGY MARKETS · Italy–Switzerland border (IT-CH)