Overview

• From October 1, the EU-mandated shift replaces hourly settlement with 96 quarter-hour prices per day on the Day-Ahead market.
• The first auction using quarter-hour contracts ran on September 30 for delivery on October 1.
• EPEX SPOT will continue to accept bids in 60-minute granularity to ease the transition for market participants.
• Savings are most accessible to customers on dynamic tariffs with smart meters and flexible loads such as EVs or heat pumps.
• Consumer advocates in Bavaria urge caution over price volatility and bundled hardware offers, while providers like Tibber update apps to reflect 15- and 60-minute views.