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On 8 January 2024, ACER has received an amendment proposal by the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) to amend the methodology for identifying regional electricity crisis scenarios.
What is the methodology about?
The methodology for identifying regional electricity crisis scenarios is used to identify the most relevant electricity crisis scenarios at regional level, including cross border dependencies.
The methodology introduces a structured approach for regional electricity crisis scenarios (prepared by ENTSO-E) and national ones (prepared by national competent authorities) and thus serves as a foundation for the development of consistent risk-preparedness plans.
What is the proposal about?
The key changes of the amendment proposal are:
- Introducing a top-down process, starting with 31 regional electricity crisis scenarios, merging certain ones or adding new ones and focusing on extreme scenarios with regional impact.
- Earlier engagement of Member States and competent authorities.
- More pragmatic approach: ENTSO-E to undertake quantitative methods and model-based simulations where seasonal adequacy tools can be applied.
What are the next steps?
ACER has 2 months, i.e., by 8 March 2024, to decide on the proposed amendment.
