Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the newly released "Basic Rules for the Medium and Long-term Electricity Market," which aims to establish a unified national electricity market, regulate medium and long-term trading behaviors, and adapt to the needs of electricity reform and development [3]. Group 1: Market Structure and Trading Mechanism - The medium and long-term electricity market prices will be determined by market participants without third-party interference, except for government-regulated prices [29]. - The rules promote the integration of medium and long-term electricity markets with spot markets, ensuring a smooth connection in trading sequences, clearing, and market settlement [12]. - The market will allow for flexible and continuous trading to accommodate the volatility of renewable energy outputs and promote long-term power purchase agreements [12][29]. Group 2: Market Participants and Rights - All electricity users participating in the medium and long-term market can purchase their entire electricity volume through wholesale or retail markets, but cannot participate in both simultaneously [2]. - The rights of power generation companies include participating in the market according to rules, signing contracts, and receiving fair access to grid services [16]. - Electricity users have the right to participate in the market, sign contracts with power generation companies, and receive fair grid access services [20]. Group 3: Pricing Mechanism - The pricing mechanism for the medium and long-term market will be based on market formation, with no artificial price levels set for peak and valley periods for direct market participants [30]. - Green electricity trading prices will consist of energy prices and green environmental values, with specific regulations on how these values are treated in pricing [29]. - The government will set upper and lower limits on reported prices to prevent market manipulation and unhealthy competition [30]. Group 4: Transaction Organization and Execution - Cross-grid medium and long-term transactions will be organized by designated electricity trading centers, with a focus on integrating provincial and cross-regional trading [32]. - The trading platform will support continuous operations and must meet the requirements for daily trading activities [41]. - Transactions must be announced in advance, with specific timelines for different types of trading [43]. Group 5: Contract Management and Settlement - Market participants must sign medium and long-term trading contracts, which will serve as the basis for execution [64]. - The settlement process will occur monthly, with daily clearing and reference points established for market transactions [72]. - Green electricity trading will involve separate settlements for energy and environmental values, ensuring clarity in financial transactions [78].