CEPS

What CEPS does

ČEPS, a.s. is the legally designated sole transmission system operator (TSO) of the Czech Republic, incorporated on October 16, 1998 and headquartered in Prague (Elektrárenská 774/2, 101 52 Praha 10). The company operates the backbone of the Czech high-voltage electricity grid, comprising approximately 6,000 kilometers of 220 kV and 400 kV transmission lines, 45 substations, and 79 transformers. Its mandate, set under the Czech Energy Act (zákon č. 458/2000 Sb.) and reinforced by EU directives and ENTSO-E membership, covers safe and reliable transmission of electricity from generators to distribution operators, real-time balancing of generation and consumption, prevention and resolution of grid emergencies, and participation in European cross-border electricity trade and market coupling.

The core operational technology is a centralized dispatch control center with automated control systems meeting European reliability standards, supporting remote substation control, automatic deviation balancing, contingency analysis, and the Regional Awareness System for cross-TSO data exchange. ČEPS is also extending AI capabilities across predictive forecasting (load and congestion), anomaly detection, and longer-term agent-based approaches via the AI.Grids European initiative (joined June 2026). The company maintains a wholly-owned engineering subsidiary, ČEPS Invest, a.s., which delivers feasibility studies, design documentation, project management, BIM services, and construction supervision for transmission infrastructure.

Commercially, ČEPS functions as a regulated monopoly. It generates revenue through regulated transmission services, system/ancillary services (frequency regulation, balancing, voltage control), and cross-border capacity allocation, with tariffs approved by the Energy Regulatory Office (ERÚ). Its primary customer set is a small, structurally fixed group of counterparties: the two main distribution system operators (ČEZ Distribuce and EG.D), the market operator (OTE), large generators (notably ČEZ), and cross-border capacity traders via JAO. The company also runs a corporate donation programme and a CSR program in education, environment, and safety. Headcount is in the 501-1,000 range; revenue figures are not publicly disclosed in the available sources.

Name

CEPS

Legal name

ČEPS, a.s.

Website

https://ceps.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

ČEPS is the sole state-owned transmission system operator of the Czech Republic, operating ~6,000 km of 220/400 kV transmission lines, 45 substations, and a dispatch control center providing regulated transmission, balancing, and cross-border services to distribution operators, generators, and electricity traders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electricity Transmission Services

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control (221121), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

National & Regional TSOs (ISO/RTO/Grid Operators) (EUADAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transmission Substations & High-Voltage Switchyards (EUADAAAF), System Operations & Control Centers (EMS/SCADA for Transmission) (EUADAAAG), Transmission Reliability, Resilience & Emergency Restoration (NERC/ENTSO-E Compliance) (EUADAAAO), Substation Systems & Integration (EPC, Engineering, Protection, Commissioning) (IMAGAAAC)

Keywords

• Electricity transmission services
• Transmission system operation
• Grid dispatch control
• System balancing services
• Cross-border capacity allocation

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Transmission services: ČEPS provides transmission services to distribution system operators and electricity traders. Revenue is generated through regulated transmission tariffs approved by the Energy Regulatory Office (ERÚ). The company maintains, renews, and develops the transmission infrastructure.
2. System services: Ancillary services including frequency regulation, power balancing, voltage control, and reactive power management. Provided under regulated framework to ensure grid stability and reliability.
3. Cross-border transmission: Services related to international electricity trade and cross-border capacity allocation through European platforms and market coupling mechanisms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ČEPS, a.s. operates the high-voltage electricity transmission system of the Czech Republic as the sole legally mandated transmission system operator (TSO), managing ~6,000 km of 220 kV and 400 kV transmission lines, 45 substations, and 79 transformers. Core services include transmission services, system services (balancing, frequency regulation, voltage control), and cross-border capacity allocation under regulated tariffs approved by the Energy Regulatory Office (ERÚ). The company provides real-time dispatch control, emergency management, and integration with European balancing platforms (PICASSO, MARI, TERRE, IGCC).

Product overview

ČEPS operates as the exclusive operator of the Czech electricity transmission system, managing a core network of approximately 6,000 kilometers of transmission lines and 45 substations with 79 transformers. The company's primary offering consists of transmission system operations including real-time dispatch control through automated control systems, energy market facilitation, cross-border transmission services, and emergency situation management. ČEPS provides supplementary digital services including a 3D transmission system visualization application and a partner-facing statement portal for network-related requests. The company's subsidiary, ČEPS Invest, operates as a separate engineering and contracting organization offering project feasibility studies, design documentation, construction management, and BIM services for transmission infrastructure. A corporate donation programme addresses broader social responsibility objectives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electricity Transmission System Operations Operation and maintenance of the Czech electricity transmission network, including 45 substations with 79 transformers and approximately 6,000 kilometers of extra-high voltage transmission lines (220 kV and 400 kV). Provided to Distribution System Operators, electricity traders, and power generators under regulated tariffs.
• Dispatch Control System Real-time operational management of the Czech transmission system through automated control systems that support dispatchers in standard situations and in resolving extensive system disturbances. Includes remote control of substations, automatic deviation balancing between generation and consumption respecting import/export plans, power flow and voltage management, and simulations before interventions such as line disconnection.
• Energy Market Services Facilitation of electricity market operations including transmission services, system services, and ancillary services such as balancing energy and frequency control, for distribution system operators, electricity traders, and power generators.
• Emergency Situation Prevention and Management Prevention and resolution of emergency situations including defense plans against fault creation and propagation, and recovery plans for extensive blackout-type failures, conducted in cooperation with distribution operators and military/security authorities.
• Cross-border Transmission Services International electricity transmission cooperation including participation in European platforms (MARI, PICASSO, TERRE, IGCC) and market coupling initiatives, enabling cross-border capacity allocation and balancing energy exchange.
• Transmission System Data Services Web-based data services (webové služby) providing market transparency, transmission system information, and regulatory data to partners and stakeholders.
• ČEPS Invest - Engineering and Project Management Services Engineering and contracting organization providing technical and design services, feasibility studies, project documentation, construction management, complete engineering services, BIM services, and health and safety supervision for Czech transmission system facilities. Wholly-owned subsidiary of ČEPS, a.s.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ENTSO-E (European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerČEPS is a member of ENTSO-E, the European association of transmission system operators. ENTSO-E develops and coordinates the Operation Handbook, grid codes, and European market frameworks. ČEPS representative Zbyněk Boldiš serves as ENTSO-E President.
• OTE, a.s. (Operátor trhu s elektřinou)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarket operator cooperating with ČEPS on cross-border intraday trading extensions and market coupling implementations. Jointly extended cross-border trading possibilities to 30 minutes before delivery start.
• ČEZ Distribuce, a.s.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor distribution system operator in Czech Republic. Cooperation on emergency response exercises (SAFEGUARD), joint drills, and distribution-transmission coordination.
• EG.D, a.s.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistribution system operator in Moravia and Silesia regions. Partnership in joint exercises, emergency response coordination, and operational cooperation.
• TSCNET ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationCooperation with TSC (Transmission System Operator Cooperation) network for coordinated grid operations and information exchange among European TSOs.
• CEE TSO (Central Eastern European Transmission System Operators)coreTechnology or IntegrationRegional cooperation among transmission system operators in Central and Eastern Europe for coordinated operations and market development.
• CIGRE (International Council on Large Electric Systems)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational professional association for electrical power systems. ČEPS participates in working groups and knowledge sharing on grid technologies and operations.
• JAO, S.A. (Joint Allocation Office)coreTechnology or IntegrationEuropean platform for allocation of long-term cross-border transmission capacities. ČEPS participates in capacity allocation processes through JAO.
• 4M Market CouplingcoreTechnology or IntegrationRegional market coupling initiative covering Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania for day-ahead electricity market integration.
• Core CCR (Capacity Calculation Region)coreTechnology or IntegrationCapacity calculation region including Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, and Croatia. Implements flow-based market coupling for efficient capacity allocation.
• European Balancing Platforms (PICASSO, MARI, TERRE, IGCC)coreTechnology or IntegrationČEPS participates in European platforms for balancing energy exchange: PICASSO (aFRR), MARI (mFRR), TERRE (RR), and IGCC (inter-TSO compensation).
• ALPACA InitiativecoreTechnology or IntegrationCooperation among Czech Republic, Germany, and Austria for joint procurement of aFRR (automatic frequency restoration reserve) balancing capacity. First joint procurement occurred on 3 September 2025.
• AI.Grids InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerČEPS joined the European AI.Grids initiative in June 2026, aimed at creating the first European AI model for operating electrical systems. Project launched under the European Commission auspices.
• Krajské vojenské velitelství (Regional Military Command)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with military authorities for SAFEGUARD exercises protecting critical infrastructure. Includes joint exercises with army reserves at substations.
• Hasičský záchranný sbor (Fire Rescue Service)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint emergency response exercises including transformer accident simulations and fire drills at substations across Czech Republic.
• EURELECTRICminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean electricity industry association. ČEPS participates in knowledge sharing and policy development for the European power sector.
• Evropská komise (European Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerČEPS signed the 'Pact of Engagement' at PCI Energy Days, supporting meaningful stakeholder involvement in energy infrastructure development. Participation in EU energy policy implementation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Swissgrid: Swissgrid is the Swiss national TSO operating the 220/380 kV grid. Highly comparable to ČEPS as a small-country European TSO that is ENTSO-E member (observer status), operates a discrete national network, and participates in cross-border capacity allocation platforms.
• MAVIR (Hungarian Power System Operator): MAVIR is the Hungarian TSO. Direct regional peer to ČEPS — fellow 4M Market Coupling member (Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Romanian day-ahead market), ENTSO-E member, and CEE TSO partner; comparable in scale and operational mandate.
• PSE (Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne): PSE is the Polish TSO operating 220/400 kV infrastructure. Closest regional peer to ČEPS — both operate Central European transmission backbones, cooperate via CEE TSO, and participate jointly in 4M Market Coupling (Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Romanian day-ahead integration).
• SEPS (Slovenská elektrizačná prenosová sústava): SEPS is the Slovak TSO operating the 220/400 kV backbone. Direct neighboring peer to ČEPS: both are 4M Market Coupling participants, ENTSO-E members, and cooperate operationally via CEE TSO coordination.
• Transelectrica: Transelectrica is the Romanian TSO and transmission grid operator. Regional peer to ČEPS as fellow 4M Market Coupling member, ENTSO-E participant, and Continental European synchronous area operator; comparable small-to-medium sized national TSO.

Broad incumbents

• Amprion: Amprion is one of four German TSOs operating the extra-high-voltage transmission grid (380/220 kV). Direct peer to ČEPS in TSO function, ENTSO-E participation, and integration into Core CCR market coupling with the Czech Republic.
• RTE (Réseau de Transport d'Électricité): RTE is the French TSO operating 400/225 kV infrastructure and a leading ENTSO-E member. Peer to ČEPS as a national TSO with similar dispatch control, balancing market participation, and infrastructure modernization mandate tied to energy transition.
• Elia Group: Elia operates the Belgian transmission grid and, through 50Hertz until divestment, German assets. Comparable regulated TSO model with ENTSO-E participation, balancing platforms, and cross-border capacity allocation — directly relevant to ČEPS's regulatory and operational archetype.
• TenneT: TenneT is the cross-border TSO for the Netherlands and a large part of Germany, operating 220/380/400 kV transmission infrastructure. Direct peer to ČEPS as a European high-voltage TSO participating in ENTSO-E, market coupling, and balancing platforms (PICASSO, MARI).
• 50Hertz Transmission: 50Hertz is the TSO for northern and eastern Germany at 220/380 kV. Direct peer to ČEPS as a European high-voltage TSO and fellow ENTSO-E / 4M Market Coupling / PICASSO participant, comparable in operational and regulatory structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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