Definition

What Is PTF?

What is PTF? PTF (Market Clearing Price) is the hourly electricity unit price formed in the EPİAŞ day-ahead market. It is the core component of free consumer supply cost and the first term in the SKTT formula (PTF + YEKDEM) × KBK. Because it changes hourly, consumption profile and shift planning directly affect PTF cost.

Why it matters

Optimal energy management requires balancing consumption, production, and supply data in the same model; PTF is the main reference price on the supply side. After hourly netting, GES investors face a spread between low midday PTF and high evening retail prices — load profile and production matching determine the financial outcome. PTF volatility during bilateral agreement renewal periods creates budget variance; portfolio-level hourly PTF margin tracking has become standard operation. BESS and shift optimisation decisions rely on the PTF series. As the core input of the active energy component in the SKTT formula, PTF directly sets unit price for subscribers moving from national tariff to market. The hourly price formed in the EPİAŞ day-ahead market is used as index or spot reference in supply contracts.

Impact on the bill

On free consumer invoices, active energy charge is calculated according to PTF and contract terms. It is a direct component of unit price under SKTT. Hourly PTF determines the cost of consumption during time-of-use periods; load shifting and demand management affect invoice items. In invoice reconciliation, invoice lines should be cross-checked against PTF reference values. Low PTF when GES surplus is fed to the grid, and high retail tariff when purchasing during evening peaks, indirectly affect total invoice.

How ENOPTIMAL tracks it

The ENOPTIMAL supply management module offers PTF price integration, forecasting, and portfolio cost analysis. The production module compares netting scenarios on hourly PTF using inverter data and OSOS consumption. Multi-site PTF impact ranking is available in the free consumer portfolio. In the electricity invoice tracking module, the PTF item is verified against invoice lines; unit price deviation reports are produced. Before supply contract renewal, cost scenarios can be modelled by matching the hourly PTF series with the consumption profile.

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about electricity invoices and consumption management.

How often does PTF change?

PTF is formed hourly in the EPİAŞ day-ahead market. There is a separate unit price for each hour; consumption profile directly affects cost.

What is the difference between PTF and YEKDEM?

PTF is the active energy market price and changes hourly. YEKDEM is the renewable support charge and is announced monthly. In the SKTT formula, both are used together as (PTF + YEKDEM) × KBK.

How does PTF affect consumption planning?

Reducing consumption or shifting shifts during high-PTF periods in peak hours lowers supply cost. The OSOS profile is the data foundation for this optimisation.

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