According to the Electricity Market Regulation (EU) 2019/943 Article 8, amended through (EU) 2024/1747, the intraday cross-zonal gate closure time (IDCZGCT) shall not be more that 30 minutes from January 1, 2026.
However, at the request of the transmission system operator (TSO), regulatory authorities may grant a derogation from the requirement of a shortened IDCZGCT until 1st of January 2029. The TSO shall submit the request to the regulatory authority concerned including:
An impact assessment, taking into account feedback from NEMOs and market participants concerned, demonstrating the negative impact of such a measure on the security of supply in the national electricity system, cost-efficiency, including in relation to existing balancing platforms in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/2195, on the integration of renewable energy and on greenhouse gas emissions.
Baltic Cable AB will request a derogation until Q4-26. This timing follows strictly from the implementation timeline of the CCR Hansa DA/ID CCM, which foresees that the SE4-DE/LU border will offer intraday trading by the fourth quarter of 2026. BCAB will have performed every necessary adjustment to internal systems and procedures to facilitate 30 mins IDCZGCT from the time of introducing intraday trading on this border.
This Impact Assessment will be an annex to the request for derogation by BCAB regarding delayed go-live of 30 minute Intra Day Cross Zonal Gate Closure Time on the border SE4-DE/LU. Stakeholders (market participants, NEMOs) are hereby invited to provide their comments.
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