POWER FOR TODAY. POWER FOR TOMORROW.
Whether you want to trade power for today or the next day: EPEX SPOT is the exchange for the power spot markets at the heart of Europe. It covers France, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Together, these countries account for more than one third of the European power consumption.
The Paris-based company with a branch in Leipzig has been created in 2008 through the merger of the power spot activities of the energy exchanges Powernext SA in France and EEX AG in Germany. Driving forward the integration of European power markets is the main goal of EPEX SPOT. Our transnational Day-Ahead and Intraday markets are its motor.
Vision & Values
EPEX SPOT and its markets are situated at the heart of Europe. This is why we are naturally driving forward the market-based integration of the European power market. It positions EPEX SPOT to become the European benchmark.
A growing, innovative and profitable European spot market necessitates excellent customer service. Our members make the market. A trusting relationship between an exchange and its members, as well as clear corporate governance are the keys to success.
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EPEX SPOT SE equity capital is equally divided between EEX AG and Powernext SA.
Management
EPEX SPOT SE is structured in accordance with the “one-tier” board system. The responsibility for the general management of the company is borne by an individual appointed by the Board of Directors carrying the title of Chief Executive Officer (“Directeur Général”). The CEO reports to the Board of Directors (“Conseil d’administration”) which is chaired by a Chairman of the Board of Directors (“Président du Conseil d’Administration”). Shareholders meet at General Meetings (“Assemblées générales”).
The management of EPEX SPOT SE is in charge of operating EPEX SPOT exchange. Two independent bodies have also been put in place in order to ensure state of the art governance rules. The Exchange Council ensures the appropriateness of the Market Rules and the Market Surveillance Office is responsible for monitoring the market.