How does trading with activated FCR balancing power work?

Svenska kraftnät purchases balancing power for FCR-N that has been used for up-regulation (increased generation or reduced consumption) by the balance responsible company.

Svenska kraftnät sells balancing power for FCR-N that has been used for down-regulation (reduced generation or increased consumption) to the balance responsible company.

Pricing is in accordance with Section 5 “Price setting of FCR” in Appendix 3 of the Balance Responsibility Agreement, FCR (in Swedish). (.pdf) Opens in a new window