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Real-time market — Energy Glossary | Pilot Energy

Written by Pilot Energy | May 26, 2026 4:21:52 PM

Real-time market

Category: Markets

A spot market that clears every 5 minutes to balance actual physical supply and demand in real time. Real-time LMPs can deviate sharply from day-ahead prices during grid stress events, generator outages, or demand surprises.

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