Although the test results confirmed the overall readiness of the project, the Market Coupling Steering Committee decided, due to non-technical readiness of some Parties, on the postponement of the project go-live of 15-Minute Market Time Unit (MTU) in SDAC from 11 June 2025 to 30 September 2025 (delivery date 1 October 2025). The updated detailed planning will be shared at the upcoming Market Coupling Consultive Group (MCCG) and Market Stakeholder Committee (MESC) meetings on 2 June 2025 and 3 July 2025, respectively.

The company OTE, a.s., the nominated market operator (NEMO) in the Czech Republic, along with several other NEMOs, confirmed their full individual readiness to meet the planned go-live date of 11 June 2025, based on positive results from testing of both local and central systems. The readiness of OTE, a.s., was announced through a joint statement published on the market operator’s website on 30 April 2025 and subsequently confirmed at the Market Coupling Steering Committee meeting. The market operator considers the 15-Minute MTU implementation as a significant step toward increasing the efficiency and flexibility of the market. Aiming to provide these benefits to market participants as soon as possible, OTE, a.s., has been actively engaged in close cooperation with all involved parties throughout the various phases of the project. The market operator will maintain these efforts with the goal of supporting a successful launch on the rescheduled date.

Market participants are still encouraged to join the testing to familiarize themselves with simulated scenarios and ensure full preparedness for the go live.

Official project press release available for download here.