According to MTI, the total traded volume at the auction exceeded 138,000 GJ and the total value neared HUF 2.5 billion.

There was high interest in residential energy savings at the auction, according to the new EEO catalogue, the ministry said. In response to the success of the auction, a new segment was added to the organized market.

From September 24 a deal-making platform became available as a permanent service.

Market participants can conclude deals through direct bid-matching, while settlement continues to be guaranteed by CEEGEX.