Expected start date of the Core Flow-Based Intraday Capacity Calculation (c) EXT // run
Core TSOs have started the IDCC(c) Internal parallel run. Core TSOs expect that the external parallel
run of the IDCC(c) process that provides capacities at 4:30 for continuous trading (MTU 6:00 – 24:00)
will start on 17 December 2024, in line with Article 26(3)(b) of the Intraday Capacity Calculation
Methodology. The first business day that will be covered by this external parallel run is BD20241217.
The objective is to successfully complete the process and publish the results for all 7 business days of
the week. During the external parallel run, which will have a duration of at least 6 months, Core TSOs
will report on the stability of the process and the results towards stakeholders. Follow up communication to confirm the start of the external parallel run will be provided on 16 December 2024.
Communication channels
Market participants who would like to follow closer the project development are invited to join the
Core Consultative Group (CCG) by sending an email to CoreCG@magnus.nl. The participants of the
Core Consultative Group will receive regular information, and invitations to teleconferences and
meetings.
Next to the Core CG, a Question & Answer Forum for the Core FB capacity calculation project is
currently in use. The Forum can be accessed via https://coreforum.my-ems.net/. The Core TSOs invite
all market participants to use this Forum for their queries.
About the Intraday Capacity Calculation project in the Core CCR
The Core Flow-Based Intraday Capacity Calculation (Core FB IDCC) project promotes the development
and implementation of a flow-based intraday capacity calculation across the whole Core Capacity
Calculation Region (Core CCR) in the framework of the SIDC. The Core CCR consists of the bidding zone
borders between the following EU Member States’ bidding zones: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, the Czech
Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Luxemburg, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and
Slovenia.
Market integration - Core to energy transition
The energy transition towards a carbon free electricity supply is a European challenge that requires
the use of the European electricity system to the full extent. Weather-dependent supply and increasing
demand response will lead to a different and more intense use of the grid. The Core market integration
project is aiming to create operational preconditions to optimise the use of the system from a regional
perspective and make the single European market a reality.