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This lecture covers energy contracts and market mechanisms, focusing on spot markets, forward contracts, futures markets, and risk management strategies. It explains the impact of price volatility, the determination of market clearing prices, and the interaction between spot and open electrical energy markets. The instructor discusses the characteristics of contracts, bilateral trading mechanisms, and the importance of hedging methods to mitigate risks in the power system restructuring and deregulation field.