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Wholesale price

Electricity prices negotiated between producers and suppliers on wholesale markets.

Energy market

Electricity

Markets & purchases

Wind energy

Energy produced thanks to the force of the wind, transformed into electricity by wind turbines.

Electricity

Green energy

Actors & regulations

Wind turbine

Device for generating electricity using the force of the wind.

Electricity

Green energy

Actors & regulations

Winter hours

Period during which the electricity rate is the most expensive, for customers whose contracts differ in time (all meters in BTSUP and HT, and a...

Electricity

Markets & purchases

ZNI

Territories not connected to the continental metropolitan network (Corsica, DOM, islands).

Electricity

Energy market

Budget

Markets & purchases

kWh

Kilowatt hour — unit measures the energy corresponding to the power of 1,000 watts consumed or produced during the hour.

Electricity

Energy monitoring & management

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The answers to your questions

Where can I find the definition of an unknown acronym?

All the regulatory acronyms or techniques (e.g. 3RErN, PDL, ARENH) are explained in the glossary with their context.

Is the glossary updated regularly?

Yes, it is continuously enriched according to regulatory and market developments, to remain a reliable reference.

What is the Sirenergies glossary for?

The glossary explains key energy terms, like €/MWh, TURPE or TICFE. It makes it easier to read invoices and understand markets.

What is the difference between €/MWh and kWh?

The €/MWh is a price unit used in wholesale markets, while kWh is the unit visible on your bills.

How does the glossary help me with my decisions?

It makes it possible to understand market mechanisms, to anticipate costs and to better understand the energy players

Can I filter only tax-related terms?

Yes, just select the filter Budget to display concepts like TICFE, TICGN, or CTA.

How is the glossary organized?

The terms are listed in alphabetical order and can be filtered by category (Budget, Energy Market, Green Energy, etc.).

Is the glossary linked to the articles on the site?

Yes, each definition can be linked to educational articles or current events to deepen the subject.