C-MACH+: a perfect match for Swiss intraday power trading

As Switzerland moves towards the introduction of a single‑price model for balancing energy in 2026, short‑term trading and effective position management will become more crucial than ever. In a market shaped by growing volatility, fast-growing solar generation and a stronger focus on energy balancing responsibilities, Axpo continues to stay ahead of the curve. The innovative online solution, C‑MACH+, aims to support its customers in managing their intraday positions efficiently.

Supporting customers ahead of new market design

Increasing market volatility has made balancing group management far more complex. With the upcoming single‑price model in January 2026, pressure on balance groups will rise further, making fast intraday adjustments and precise position management essential to avoid balancing costs. At the same time, access to the Swiss intraday market remains cumbersome, as regulatory requirements have tightened considerably to ensure transparency, safety and compliance in the market. As a result, market entry has become increasingly challenging for many participants.

As Switzerland’s largest producer of renewable energy, Axpo aims to build a bridge for customers by providing a sustainable and reliable tool that enables them to efficiently balance their positions despite these regulatory complexities.

C-MACH+, short for Customer Market Access Switzerland (CH) with advanced features (+), is Axpo’s answer to this fast-evolving landscape. A powerful and easy-to-use platform which gives customers more control over their positions and enables them to react effectively to rapidly changing market conditions.

 “C‑MACH+ gives our customers exactly what they need to stay agile in a fast‑moving intraday market,” says Roman von Siebenthal, Head of Spot & Forward Trading. “It translates market dynamics into actionable insights—simply and reliably.” Laurent Nanzer, Head Origination Switzerland, adds: “The platform puts customers in control, helping them respond quickly, manage risks more effectively and seize opportunities the moment they arise.”

Vanessa Schott, C-MACH+ Product Owner, adds that balancing positions is and will remain challenging. “With C‑MACH+, we offer customers a solution that reflects real market behaviour while maintaining full regulatory compliance. Our goal is to support them proactively as the market evolves.”

A user‑friendly way to navigate a changing market landscape

C‑MACH+ integrates seamlessly into Axpo’s customer portal. The platform’s clear interface and intuitive workflow make it easier for customers to act quickly and confidently, even without prior trading experience.

The solution offers its customers three main features: it delivers information on product price developments, enables buying and selling through limit orders and lets users monitor their orders' status.  

The tool provides high-frequency updates on Swiss market prices as well as Axpo’s preferential price offers, which are available exclusively to CMACH+ users. This allows users to follow the movement of product prices throughout the day and gain insights into current market conditions. 

With this information at hand, users can place limit orders quickly and confidently to manage their imbalances. Orders can be submitted for each product individually or in bulk, using an integrated Excel template for all tradeable products. This gives customers full flexibility on how actively they want to manage their positions. Thanks to the platform’s simple design, execution feedback appears instantly, indicating whether an order has been fully or partially executed, or whether it is still pending.

Every trade concluded through C‑MACH+ is executed only and directly between the customer and Axpo. This ensures a compliant, clear and reliable process that avoids regulatory challenges for the customer. Additionally, every action performed on the platform is logged in a full audit trail, ensuring full traceability.

Collaboration within teams is equally straightforward. C‑MACH+ tracks all open orders on a user level, offering colleagues working together or in shifts a comprehensive overview. This shared visibility makes coordination for customers easier, reduces duplicate entries, and supports a seamless trading workflow within teams.

Ready for the future of Swiss intraday trading

With its intuitive design, functionality and transparent pricing information, C‑MACH+ marks an important milestone in Axpo’s efforts to make the Swiss power market more resilient and accessible. The platform will be available ahead of the regulatory and market design changes in 2026, and interested customers can already prepare for onboarding. Companies interested in learning more about this new solution can contact Axpo at origination.ch@axpo.com.

The platform will be updated regularly, and new features are already in the pipeline. With C‑MACH+, Axpo continues to lead the way in providing innovative, customer‑centric solutions that strengthen the energy market and support the integration of renewable energy.