Internal Course: HUPX Energy market 1.
The first internal lecture of the semester was given by a representative of HUPX, who provided insight into the fundamentals of the energy market. The presentation began with a detailed overview of the development of the European energy sector over the past 30 years, focusing on the "energy packages" that shaped the process. We reviewed the establishment of the internal energy market, the unbundling of monopolies, and the introduction of new European climate‑policy objectives.
Thanks to this, we gained a comprehensive picture of the main aims of the energy packages: increasing competitiveness, strengthening security of supply, improving energy efficiency, and ensuring the effective protection of consumer interests. In light of all this, the conclusion was drawn that deregulation would be needed in order for Europe to once again become a leading player in the energy sector by easing regulatory burdens.
Next, we examined the key participants of the energy market, with special attention to actors that have emerged in recent years. After this, the lecture turned to the process and rules of energy trading. Although initially a somewhat drier topic, we then explored energy‑market contracts, briefly reviewing various contract types, indicating which are recommended for different consumer groups and situations, and what risks may arise for both consumers and producers in the trading process.
At this point we were introduced to a closely related institution, ECC (the clearing house), and its functions. Acting as a central counterparty between buyers and sellers, ECC guarantees financial settlement and delivery, while aiming to eliminate counterparty risk. The pre‑trade financial limits applied in DAM, IDC, and IDA markets, as well as their operation, were also discussed.
Since these topics are closely connected to HUPX activity, we then examined in detail the functioning of auction markets, the different trading timeframes, and how individual markets are interconnected.
Finally, the lecture concluded with an outlook on the future of energy markets, where flexibility, PPAs (Power Purchase Agreements), and GOs (Guarantees of Origin) will play an increasingly significant role — the latter of which we will learn about in more detail in the next internal lecture.
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- Egry József u. 18
- Budapest, Budapest Fovaros
- Hungary 1111
- Building: V1 Building
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László Pintér