2026/27 T-4 Provisional Qualification Decisions

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Created
08/12/2022 08:01

Last Updated
25/09/2023 21:44

Dear Capacity Market Participants,


Please be advised that the Provisional SO Qualification Decisions for the 2026/2027 T-4 Capacity Auction are now available to be viewed on the Capacity Market Platform (CMP).  Where the System Operators have included a Code in the Qualification Inputs Note in the Participant Qualification Report screen in CMP, please refer to the Provisional Qualification Results Codes here for an explanation.


Please note that the System Operators Qualification Decisions are provisional. Where your application was rejected or you disagree with the Provisional SO Qualification Decision, Participants may request the System Operators to review the rejection or Provisional SO Qualification Decision (Reviewable Decision) by lodging an Application for Review with the System Operators. The System Operators are keen to work with Participants to the maximum extent provided for under the Capacity Market Code. In this regard, in the event that you seek a Review of a Provisional SO Qualification Decision, please provide any further information or relevant documentation that you believe would support your position. Applications for Review must be submitted to capacitymarketreviews@sem-o.com no later than Monday, 12th December 2022.


As the issuance of the Provisional SO Qualification Decisions in respect of the 2026/2027 T-4 Capacity Auction has taken place today, in accordance with sections E.9.3.1, E.9.3.3 and E.9.3.4 of the Capacity Market Code please refer to the below dates for Applications for Review.


Application for Review Date

12/12/2022

Non-complying Application for Review rejection Date

14/12/2022

System Operators request for further information Date

14/12/2022

Participant provision of further information Date

16/12/2022


For Participants that are seeking to obtain a grid connection offer through the CRU direction CRU202258, it is important to note that the outcome of qualification assessments carried out by the System Operators is done in accordance with E.7.1.2 of the Capacity Market Code. Where a Candidate Unit is allocated Awarded New Capacity in the 2026/2027 T-4 Capacity Auction, the System Operators look forward to engaging with the Participant through the Connection Process. Provisional Qualification Decisions are distinct from the Connection Process and are based on the System Operators’ consideration of whether the proposed New Capacity can be delivered prior to the beginning of the Capacity Year in accordance with the Capacity Market Code. This consideration is based on a high level assessment of whether the proposed unit, the connection to the power system and where appropriate, the connection to the gas system is feasible within the timeframe and it assumes that the Participant will take all reasonable steps to progress the connection in a timely manner including developing the connection on a contestable basis, entering into advanced works package agreements etc.  It is important to note that an actual programme for delivery of the connection for the Awarded New Capacity can only be fully determined once a connection agreement is in place and through detailed engagement with the System Operators. As such, it is important that Participants take independent advice in respect of their project delivery schedules and do not rely on qualification decisions as an indication of whether New Capacity can be implemented in the required timeframes.

 

Please contact the team at capacitymarket@sem-o.com if you have any queries in relation to your Qualification Decision.


Kind regards,

Capacity Market Team