On 28 April 2025, a large-scale blackout occurred in Spain and Portugal shortly after 12.30 CEST. An expert panel is being set up by ENTSO-E to investigate the incident.
ENTSO-E submitted its proposal for ERAA 2024 for ACER approval in April 2025. ACER will issue its decision in July 2025. ACER also requested ENTSO-E to propose amendments to the ERAA methodology by mid-October 2025.
ACER has published its opinion on the amended balancing monitoring plan of the European Network Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E), suggesting more flexible reporting timelines, while stressing the need for improved data quality.
ACER issues today its guidelines to better protect cybersecurity information exchanged under the EU-wide network code on sector-specific rules for cybersecurity aspects of cross-border electricity flows.
ENTSO-E and EU DSO Entity submitted to ACER a joint proposal defining the methodology for analysing national flexibility needs in electricity systems. ACER has until 16 July to decide on it.
ACER publishes its report on distribution system operator investments and revenue setting. This report finds a major upscaling in electricity distribution grid investment trends across Europe and proposes 10 recommendations to optimise the ramp up.
