Special focus will be put on the challenges associated with the integration of photovoltaics in the Swiss power system, and possible solutions, such as the introduction of a new imbalance price mechanism in Switzerland. We will also review the evolution of the Swiss export capacities during summer 2024 and provide updates regarding the international balancing co-operations and their impacts on the imbalance price.

Furthermore, a representative of EPEX SPOT will present their most recent market developments.

To deep dive into selected topics of your interest, the meeting will offer three different breakout sessions that will run in parallel:

1. New imbalance price mechanism: Opportunity to discuss detailed questions about the envisaged concept
2. Details on the effects determining the Export NTC on the border Switzerland – Germany
3. Optimal activation of balancing energy and status of Swissgrid's photovoltaics forecast