Volumes needs

Reserve capacity needs for FCR

The table below shows the required volume for FCR.

  Required total volumes for year 2024 [MW]  Required total volumes for year 2025 [MW]
Primary Frequency Control (0s - 30s)
   FCR 		93 MW* 86 MW*

*Of which 28 MW Core Share in 2024 and 26 MW in 2025

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Dynamic reserve capacity needs for FRR and aFRR and mFRR balancing capacity

The table below shows the upward FRR needs and aFFR / mFRR balancing capacity to be procured. The results of the downward FRR needs are published in the table because as there is no procurement foreseen of downward mFRR balancing capacity.

Useful links

Open DataClick here to access to access all grid data published by Elia. The data can be easily explored, downloaded in standard file formats and accessed via API’s for use by other applications.
Keeping the balanceTo learn more on the balancing mechanism and how to become a Balance Service Provider, consult our page the Keeping the balance.

Contact

For all questions regarding balancing capacity auctions.

Contracting_AS@elia.be

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Auctions calendar

Elia organizes weekly and monthly auctions for the procurement of its balancing capacity needs.

Check the auctions calendar

Grid Data


In the interest of transparency and in accordance with its legal obligations, Elia publishes data about the Belgian electricity market. Return to the Grid Data homepage for an overview of the different sections.

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Auctions results

Elia publishes the results of the weekly and monthly auctions for the procurement of its balancing capacity volumes needs.

Check the auctions results

Balancing data

Consult the data in quasi real time on the restoration of the balance of the electrical system.                                                                                                                        

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