Adopt, every two years, a report on the estimated national flexibility needs for at least the next 5 to 10 years.
The regulatory authority, or another authority or entity designated by the Member State must comply, and this is law in force.
Why it matters
This is law in force, not a proposal.
- It is Art. 19e(1), in the Electricity market design — non-fossil flexibility. as of 2026-09-06
- The act gives its timing as: One year after ACER approves the methodology, and every two years thereafter; the methodology proposal was due by 17 April 2025 (Art. 19e(1) and (6)). as of 2026-09-06
- It names one industry by name: Power. as of 2026-09-06
- Compliance is checked by ACER, every two years. as of 2026-09-06
The rule
the biennial cycle, starting one year after ACER approves the methodology
Adopt, every two years, a report on the estimated national flexibility needs for at least the next 5 to 10 years.
Who is affected
Burden drivers
Source text
No later than one year after the approval by ACER of the methodology pursuant to paragraph 6, and every two years thereafter, the regulatory authority or another authority or entity designated by a Member State, shall adopt a report on the estimated flexibility needs for a period of at least the next 5 to 10 years at national level, in view of the need to cost effectively achieve security and reliability of supply and decarbonise the electricity system, taking into account the integration of variable renewable energy sources and the different sectors, as well as the interconnected nature of the electricity market, including interconnection targets and potential availability of cross-border flexibility.
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