To do that, you need a Balance Responsible Party. In the Netherlands, every party that injects or withdraws electricity must be connected to a recognised BRP. PVNED is an independent BRP, fully authorised, and active on the Dutch energy market for over twenty-five years.
Why the Dutch market is interesting for Trade Only companies from Sweden
In most markets where you as Swedish company already trade, every position must be closed flat against day-ahead and intraday. In the Netherlands, you can hold an open position and trade it on the imbalance market. That turns imbalance exposure into a trading instrument rather than a cost.
Sweden’s bidding zones (SE1-SE4) are shaped by hydro reservoirs and transmission constraints. The Netherlands runs on wind and gas as the marginal price on EPEX SPOT. That structural price difference makes the Dutch market a valuable addition to a multi-market portfolio.
Balance Responsible Party: the role that doesn’t exist on Nord Pool
On Nord Pool, balancing sits within the exchange relationship itself for businesses from Sweden. In the Netherlands, a recognised BRP carries the imbalance risk of your portfolio: submitting E-programmes to TenneT, managing nominations, and settling deviations every quarter hour, including the open position.
Trading access to EPEX SPOT or Nord Pool NL doesn’t substitute for BRP coverage. These are separate requirements. PVNED operates as an independent BRP and holds no trading positions of its own.
What PVNED does for you
For Swedish companies, there are at least four key areas to focus on, covering everything from your trading strategy to the Dutch market:
- Market access: We register your portfolio with TenneT and set up your position. You get access to EPEX SPOT, Nord Pool NL, and Etpa for day-ahead and intraday trading.
- Open position and balance responsibility: We manage the open position on the imbalance market on your behalf, compile and submit E-programmes, manage nominations, and monitor balance exposure continuously.
- Forecasting and nominations: We build forecasts for your position and submit nominations on schedule — every window, every day.
- Settlement and reporting: We handle reconciliation with TenneT, administrative settlement, and monthly reporting on your portfolio.
The pool advantage: where the open position pays off
PVNED buys volume per quarter hour for the combined portfolio of every connected Swedish client. Imbalance quarters regularly produce two separate settlement prices. Part of the resulting advantage is passed back to clients. The difference between the purchased EPEX price and the final imbalance price can work in your favour too.
Let op:These are not guarantees. They are structural features of the Dutch imbalance market, and pool participation is how you get exposure to them.
Who we work with?
- Handelsbedrijven: Trade Only firms active on EPEX SPOT across multiple European countries, looking to add the Dutch market without building their own BRP infrastructure. This is the majority of our international client base.
- Energy producers: Producers that need their Dutch volume forecast, nominated, and balanced correctly.
- Industrial energy users: Large consumers with variable demand that need professional programme management to keep imbalance costs predictable.
Why work with an independent BRP
Building your own BRP registration takes six to twelve months: TenneT certification, forecasting and nomination systems, and ongoing compliance. For a Trade Only company, that’s overhead for a position that should be generating returns.
Through PVNED, you get immediate access to our TenneT infrastructure, EPEX SPOT trading access, and imbalance pool. PVNED holds no energy positions of its own – no conflict of interest, no competing book sitting next to yours.
Start met handelen op de Nederlandse markt
Wether you (as a Swedish company) are evaluating the Netherlands as an addition to your EPEX activity, or looking to switch how your current position is managed – we’re available for a direct conversation.
We would love to help with a practical conversation about whether this makes sense for your desk. Contact PVNED – or call +31 (0)85 040 3210.
Frequently asked questions
Why can I hold an open position in the Netherlands?
The Dutch system allows BRPs to hold an open position and trade it on the imbalance market. PVNED manages that position on your behalf as part of its BRP service.
Why do I need a BRP if I already trade on EPEX?
EPEX access doesn’t substitute for BRP coverage. Every Swedish party must be connected to a recognised BRP that submits E-programmes to TenneT and carries imbalance responsibility.
How does PVNED’s imbalance pool create value?
PVNED buys volume per quarter hour for the combined portfolio of all clients. Quarters with two settlement prices create a spread, part of which is passed back to clients. The EPEX-vs-imbalance price difference can work in your favour too.
Can I switch to PVNED if I already have a Dutch position with another BRP?
Yes. Switching doesn’t interrupt your trading activity. PVNED manages the transfer of your E-programmes and nominations as a Swedish company.
How quickly can I get operational through PVNED?
Faster than building your own BRP registration, which typically takes six to twelve months. Onboarding is standardised for international portfolios.