Resolution Restrictions is a new feature available exclusively in multi-resolution auctions. It enables members to set portfolio-specific resolution restrictions within each delivery area. While using Resolution Restrictions is optional for Nord Pool members, we encourage you to explore and become familiar with this functionality.
Access to Resolution Restrictions:
- Resolution Restrictions can be managed directly in the Auction Trading UI, but only by users with Trading Responsible access.
- Users with regular accounts will be able to view Resolution Restrictions, but not modify them.
- Trading desk operators will have access to Resolution Restrictions for monitoring purposes only.
Managing Trading Responsible Access:
To ensure secure and efficient use of the Trading UI, we recommend limiting Trading Responsible access to the designated trading responsible person within your organization.
If you wish to activate Trading Responsible access for a user, please send a request to support@nordpoolgroup.com.
Resolution Restrictions main view (regular trader access):
1. Click the Restrictions button in the main Auction Trading UI to open the Resolution Restrictions view. This button is only visible when a multi-resolution auction has been selected.
2. The Resolution Restriction counter helps you monitor how many portfolios currently have restrictions applied.
3. You can filter resolution restrictions at both the portfolio level and the area level, making it easier to locate specific entries.
4. Click on the column headings to sort the list according to your preferred criteria.
Resolution Restrictions main view (Trading Responsible access)
Only users with Trading Responsible access can add or cancel resolution restrictions in the Trading UI.
5. Use the Add function to define a new resolution restriction for a specific portfolio and delivery area.
6. Select an existing restriction and use the Delete option to remove it when no longer needed.
Adding a New Resolution Restriction
To create a new Resolution Restriction in the Auction Trading UI:
- Select the relevant Portfolio.
- Choose the appropriate Area.
- Enter the desired Resolution Restriction in minutes.
- Click Submit to apply the restriction.
✅ A green pop-up notification will confirm that the new portfolio restriction has been successfully created.
Deleting an Existing Resolution Restriction
To remove a Resolution Restriction in the Auction Trading UI:
- Locate the relevant portfolio in the Resolution Restrictions view.
- Click the trashcan icon next to the restriction you want to delete.
- A confirmation pop-up will appear — click "Yes" to confirm the deletion.
✅ A green pop-up notification will confirm that the Resolution Restriction has been successfully cancelled.
Placing orders in a portfolio with Resolution Restriction
When placing orders in a portfolio that has Resolution Restrictions applied:
- Any disabled resolutions will not be available for selection in the order submission view.
- Traders will only be able to choose from the resolutions permitted for that specific portfolio and delivery area.
This ensures that all submitted orders comply with the defined resolution limits.