ACER To Amend Its Decision On The Long-Term Capacity Calculation Methodology For The Core Region

The EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) issued the long-term capacity calculation methodology of the Core capacity calculation region (Core region) with its Decision of 3 November 2021. Following the Board of Appeal’s Decision of 7 July 2022, ACER will revise the methodology and amend its Decision.

What is the methodology about?

The long-term capacity calculation methodology for the Core region considers the application of flow-based approach, compatible with the day-ahead capacity calculation methodology applied since June 2022. The Core long-term capacity calculation methodology is planned to be implemented by the end of 2024.

What are the next steps?

In the amendment of the methodology, ACER plans to improve the provisions related to the validation process of calculated capacities by the Core transmission system operators.

ACER expects to reach its decision by 25 January 2023.