System margins outlook
Find the latest report with up-to-date information on daily dispatch margins, renewable energy forecasts and interconnector availability.
Weekly outlook report
We publish the System Margins Outlook Report for Northern Ireland weekly. It gives market participants information on:
- Anticipated dispatchable generation capacity available to meet peak demand
- Average and lower confidence renewables forecast
- Availability of the East-West Interconnector and the Moyle Interconnector
The System Margins Outlook Report is published every Monday and Friday, excluding bank holidays.
Previous 2024 outlook reports
For previous years, please see our publications library.
Interconnector net transfer capacity reductions
Net transfer capacity (NTC) is the maximum capacity that an interconnector can import or export in a given time. When the NTC must be reduced, we publish a report within 5 working days.
For previous reports, please see our publications library.
Maintaining a secure electricity supply
Our team of expert engineers are always managing a degree of risk in operating the transmission system. We have tried and tested mitigation plans in place in the event any challenges arise.
Alongside outlook reports, this includes emergency planning and grid development.