ACER to decide on the long-term cross-border capacity calculation methodology for the Core region, comprised of 13 Member States
ACER to decide on the long-term cross-border capacity calculation methodology for the Core region, comprised of 13 Member States
How this came about?
The National Regulatory Authorities of the Core region asked the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) to decide on the long-term capacity calculation methodology (LT CCM) for the region.
The Core region comprises 13 countries: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Croatia, France, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia.
What are the benefits?
Long‐term cross-border capacity calculation promotes effective long‐term cross‐zonal trade. By calculating reliable capacities and making them available to market participants at an early stage, long-term capacity calculation allows for long‐term planning and provides hedging opportunities.
The long-term capacity calculation methodology for the Core region shall cover yearly and monthly capacity calculation processes, by applying the flow-based approach.
How exactly will this ACER Decision contribute to a more integrated European electricity market?
ACER's Decision will contribute to the effectiveness and integration of the Core electricity markets by establishing the common rules for calculating the long-term cross-zonal capacity at regional level.
Next steps:
ACER will launch a public consultation for four weeks; expected dates are from 5 – 31 July 2021.
On 9 July, ACER will organise a workshop on this topic.
ACER expects to reach its decision by 3rd November 2021.