Finnish household energy storage plug parameters

How many MW of Finnish electricity will be available during peak load?

However, the entire capacity is not available during the peak load periods. The Energy Authority has estimated in autumn 2023, that 12,800 MW of Finnish electricity gen-eration capacity will be available during the consumption peaks in winter 2023–2024. The Energy Authority estimated also that peak load will be 14,300 MW for the same period.

Are electricity retailers in Finland fully ownership unbundled?

Only a few of the electricity retailers in Finland are fully ownership unbundled from electricity network activities. Though legally unbundled, most of the electricity retailers still belong to a same group of companies as a local distribution system operator or they are owned by one or several distribution system operators.

Are prepayment meters in use in Finland?

In Finland, prepayment meters are not in use. Since almost all customers have a smart meter in Finland, suppliers and distribution system operators commonly offers their customers a choice for billing based on their actual electricity consumption.

Does Finland have a day ahead electricity price?

Wholesale electricity prices and price volatility at the Finnish bidding zone. In 2023, Finland had more often than in 2022 same wholesale electricity day ahead prices as in Swedish bidding zones. During 62 per cent (in 2022: 25 per cent) of hours Finland and Northern- and Central Sweden (SE1-SE3 bidding zones) had the equal day-ahead price.

Does Finland have a natural gas network code?

Finland decided to end the derogation from applying certain provisions from the European nat-ural gas market regulation, e.g. network codes from January 1, 2020. Since then, the network codes have been applicable in Finland. Until end of 2019, the Finnish natural gas market was isolated with a pipeline connection only to Russia.

Does Fingrid have specific study requirements for grid energy storage systems?

On 21 June 2023, Fingrid has published Specific Study Requirements (SJV2019 / chapter 5), "Specific Study Requirements for Grid Energy Storage Systems" (see Attachments section), which apply to certain type D grid energy storage systems.