新华社经济参考报丨两部门要求全面加快电力现货市场建设

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the implementation timeline and requirements for the construction of the electricity spot market in China, as outlined in the recent notification from the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration [2][3]. Group 1: Timeline for Electricity Spot Market - The Hubei electricity spot market is set to officially operate by the end of June 2025, while the Zhejiang market aims for the end of 2025 [2]. - Anhui and Shaanxi are targeting to transition to formal operation by the end of June 2026 [2]. - By the end of 2025, several provinces including Fujian, Sichuan, and others are expected to initiate trial operations for continuous settlement in the spot market [2]. Group 2: Requirements for Market Operation - A province's electricity spot market can transition to formal operation after running continuously for over a year and meeting the conditions set by the "Basic Rules for Electricity Spot Market (Trial)" [3]. - The evaluation for transitioning to formal operation must be conducted by an independent third-party organization that has not participated in the local market's rule-making or technical support [3]. - The formal operation of the spot market requires approval from the provincial government and must be reported to the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration [3]. Group 3: Participation and Mechanisms - By the end of 2025, provinces with operational spot markets must enable user-side entities to participate in market applications, clearing, and settlement [3]. - New mechanisms for market entry, registration, pricing, and settlement assessments must be established to accommodate new business entities [3]. - The long-term contract fulfillment ratio for participants in the spot market must align with national energy security supply requirements [3].