You can submit and update curve orders (Single Hourly Orders) in different ways:

  1. You can create/update your order in an Excel file, and thereafter copy the orders and paste directly into the application
  2. You can upload an order using our Excel templates
  3. Copy orders from the past


1. Copy and paste curve order from an Excel file

  • Start by either 1) downloading an empty Excel template or 2) exporting an existing order
  • How to download an empty Excel template and export existing order is described in this link
  • For further instructions on how to fill in the excel template, please see this link
  • Enter orders and price steps in the Excel template
    • Positive volume = BUY
    • Negative volume = SELL
    • Minimum price (must be included) = -500 EUR *
    • Maximum price (must be included) = 4000 EUR *
    • Tick size = 0,01 EUR/MWh *
    • Trade lot = 0,1 MW
    • Maximum 200 price steps per period (hour, half-hour)

               
                * Minimum/maximum price and currency is auction dependent 


NOTE:  Always check the Product Specifications on the Nord Pool website under Rules and Regulations for latest information for the Minimum/Maximum price limits, Tick Size, Trade Lot and Price Steps supported per Market.


  • In the Excel file, mark the price steps and the hourly volumes and press Ctrl + c


  • In the Auctions platform, 
    • "Add Curve"
    • Select portfolio
    • Click "From Clipboard" and press CTRL + V
    • "Save" and "Close"


2. Upload an order using Excel templates

  • Start by either 1) downloading an empty Excel template or 2) exporting an existing order
  • How to download an empty Excel template and export existing order is described in this link
  • For further instructions on how to fill in the excel template, please see this link
  • Enter orders and price steps in the Excel template
  • Save the order file on your computer
  • "Upload" and either 1) drag and drop the file, or 2) "Select from your computer"



Order overview after placing orders


3. Copy orders from the past


See How to copy orders from the past