Hourly matching

Hourly matching is an approach to align electricity consumption with renewable energy generation on an hourly basis, enabling a more accurate representation of actual carbon emissions.Traditionally, decarbonization has been assessed on an annual basis—matching total electricity consumption with renewable procurement over a year. However, as renewable energy deployment accelerates, especially solar, the timing of generation has become a critical factor.This page provides a structured overview of hourly matching—its definition, underlying drivers, evolving standards, and implications for power systems and markets.