Security of supply is ensured through the interaction of several links in a chain. There are various different players involved in this chain. Producers of electricity, transporters, distributors and customers are all involved in this process. Each link in this chain must exercise due care in the performance of their assigned role in accordance with market and system rules. The assignment of roles, tasks and responsibilities to the players must be governed by clear and binding legal relationships so that the players can engage in a market-oriented activity. Within this new understanding of roles, the sector clearly makes a substantial contribution towards ensuring security of supply.
General conditions
Balance groups
This contract concluded in French, German, English and Italian (following the language of the BGM). However, only Swissgrid documents published in German are legally binding. All Swissgrid documents written in another language are translations and, as such, are not legally binding.
Currently valid documents
Documents valid from Q2 2019
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Operational contracts
Operational contracts for power plant operators
Operational contracts for distribution system operators
Grid connection
Grid usage
Ancillary services
The terms and conditions for delivery of ancillary services are set out in ancillary service contracts. Following examination of the technical and operational requirements of a supplier (Prequalification), contracts can be concluded for the respective product (Ancillary services). This then allows quotations to be submitted for invitations to tender.