Energy sector authorities are close to announcing a formula already being applied unofficially for emergency RES output cuts as a means of preventing grid overload risks and ensuring stability when domestic electricity demand is low and green-energy production is high.

Power grid operator IPTO intends to forward its formula to RAAEY, the Regulatory Authority for Waste, Energy and Water, this week for consultation before it is officially adopted, energypress sources have informed.

IPTO’s current formula is being applied across the board and proportionally, effectively meaning RES output cuts are based on generation capacity at the time of intervention rather than the respective installed capacities of facilities.

If, for example, RES output has reached a total of 5,000 MW and authorities determine that it needs to be cut by 500 MW, then production of all operating RES units would be cut by 10 percent.

IPTO’s proposal for the consultation procedure will also include provisions ensuring transparency when RES cuts are made.