ACER Decides On The Long-Term Capacity Calculation Methodology In 13 EU Member States

The EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) has reached a decision on the proposal for the long-term capacity calculation methodology of the Core capacity calculation region (Core LT CCM) in cooperation with the regional regulatory authorities and transmission system operators (TSOs).

The Core region comprises of 13 countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Croatia, France, Germany, Hungary, Luxemburg, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia.

The calculation methodology promotes effective long‐term cross‐zonal electricity trade by calculating reliable capacities and making them available to market participants at an early stage.

As such, long-term capacity calculation allows for long‐term planning and provides hedging opportunities.

The implementation of the long-term capacity calculation methodology will start with the yearly auctions for 2025 and monthly auctions for January 2025.

Find out more on the decision.