The Impact of German Power Market on the Finnish Power Price

Jaakko J. Jääskeläinen*

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Abstract

Finnish and German power prices have historically correlated well despite the lack of a direct interconnector between the countries. This article first analyses the historical link between the prices and the reasons explaining the link. Second, the article analyses the future role of the Central Western European power markets in setting the Finnish power price using PLEXOS simulation software. In addition to a Base scenario representing a best guess market outlook until the end of 2025, the article analyses sensitivities in fuel and emission prices, and in German, Dutch, British and Polish power prices. The results indicate that the Central Western markets, particularly Germany, impact the Finnish power price significantly also in the future, despite the current and foreseen spread between the prices that started as a result of the notable increase in natural gas price in 2021. The results help understanding the dynamics of power price formation in Finland.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 19th International Conference on the European Energy Market, EEM 2023
PublisherIEEE
ISBN (Electronic)979-8-3503-1258-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
MoE publication typeA4 Conference publication
EventInternational Conference on the European Energy Market - Lappeenranta, Finland
Duration: 6 Jun 20238 Jun 2023
Conference number: 19

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on the European Energy Market
Volume2023-June
ISSN (Print)2165-4077
ISSN (Electronic)2165-4093

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on the European Energy Market
Abbreviated titleEEM
Country/TerritoryFinland
CityLappeenranta
Period06/06/202308/06/2023

Keywords

  • Finland
  • Germany
  • Market Analysis
  • PLEXOS
  • System Modelling

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