Transelectrica Flags Downward Regulation Bids of RON 999/hMW — NRG-IA

The power system must be kept in constant balance: electricity generation must closely match consumption. When an imbalance occurs, Transelectrica purchases specialized balancing services from generators or other qualified participants. Sometimes it requires them to increase output, other times to reduce it. In June 2025, Transelectrica noticed that some bids for the "downward regulation" service spiked abruptly, from approximately RON 15/hMW in previous periods to RON 500, 700, and even 999/hMW. The company states that this sudden shift raises concerns regarding competition in a critical segment of the market. For consumers, the stakes are simple: these costs do not appear directly as a separate line item on their bills, but they are part of the cost of safely operating the power system. If balancing becomes significantly more expensive, the pressure can eventually filter through to the tariffs paid by end-users. The balancing market is the power system's brake and accelerator The…