A single SDAC price - enabled by Volume Allocation
Delivering one consistent price across all NEMOs in a bidding zone during a partial decoupling event is essential for the integrity of SDAC. Volume Allocation provides the most robust and transparent way to achieve this.
Nord Pool has played a leading role in advancing the introduction of Volume Allocation in the Western and Central Europe region, and has already implemented the model. It resolves the long‑standing issue of divergent local auction prices and ensures that all market participants face the same price – regardless of where they trade.
Key benefits
- A single, consistent price across all NEMOs
- No divergent local auction outcomes
- A fully competitive environment for power exchanges
- Reliable matching based on available volumes
We look forward to continued collaboration across SDAC.
If you want to learn more, the recording of our recent Volume Allocation webinar is available on demand, and you are welcome to contact your local Market Manager.
Great to see you at E-World!
Three days filled with engaging conversations, valuable meetings and new connections across the European power market.
It was a pleasure to welcome so many partners, members and industry peers to our stand this year.
A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to exchange ideas and spend time with us.
We look forward to seeing you again at E-world 2027.
Corrective Measures for SIDC: Nord Pool's Recommended Approach
SIDC order volumes and trades are rising fast, and effective corrective measures are needed to protect system stability without undermining competition.
We have published a white paper outlining our view on which measures best address the root causes of SIDC performance strain. Based on analysis and extensive dialogue with market participants, we conclude that OTR‑based measures do not reduce system load and risk shifting volumes between NEMOs.
Instead, we recommend a phased approach focused on measures that directly lower pressure on the algorithm and apply equally across SIDC. These include reducing order book depth, adjusting tick sizes and, if needed, limiting order transactions during peak periods.
Our goal is clear: safeguard stability while maintaining a fair, liquid and efficient intraday market.
Power-up Your Market Knowledge
Our very popular Physical and Financial Power Markets course is back from Tuesday 3 to Wednsday 4 March, offering the opportunity for all those with an interest in the European cross-border power trading to increase their understanding of the market.
Join in person at the Bristol Hôtel in Oslo, or attend online, to hear energy specialists from throughout the sector give an unrivalled insight into Europe’s leading short- and long-term power markets, as well as answering your questions.
This two-day course is tailored to enhance your knowledge and skills, whether you are a trader, investor, regulator, or student.
Welcome Enerdigit
Energidit’s mission is to develop flexibility solutions that ensure secure electricity supply for consumers while addressing the energy challenges of tomorrow. As a demand response operator, they unlock the value of electrical flexibility for industrial players by providing financial compensation in return for their availability and demand response.
They are also a developer of electricity storage projects, installing battery storage systems on industrial and agricultural sites and managing projects end to end – from project ownership and development to market participation and value creation.
We look forward to working closely with Enerdigit to deliver simple, efficient and secure power trading for the business.
Trade Surveillance Explained
Need help understanding and complying with REMIT II's trade surveillance requirements? Nord Pool offers dediated support.
Join us in Oslo on Wednesday 22 April for a dedicated full-day session offering an in-depth exploration of:
- Algorithmic-trading compliance
- Building and improving your trade-surveillance processes
- REMIT II regulatory obligations
- Risk assessment and monitoring
Insight into Prices
Our monthly price overview video takes a look at what was going on during January 2026, with observations on recent power price happenings from Ida Ødegård, Team Lead Auctions.
Remember, you can always find important current and historical power market data on our data portal.