Elia launches CRM auctions for delivery periods 2027–28 through 2029–30

Elia published notice of preparations for three concurrent CRM auctions: a Y-1 round targeting delivery period 2027–28, a Y-2 targeting 2028–29, and a Y-4 targeting 2029–30. Running all three simultaneously is atypical and compresses the timeline for capacity providers to qualify across multiple windows.

The Y-4 auction for 2029–30 is the furthest-out horizon and typically draws the broadest set of new-build bids, while the Y-1 for 2027–28 leaves limited lead time for greenfield capacity, meaning the near-term round will likely skew toward existing and refurbished assets. Exact volume targets, de-rating factors, and price caps have not yet been published as of this notice.

Belgium's capacity market has been under sustained scrutiny following extended nuclear availability uncertainty. Stacking three auction preparations simultaneously suggests Elia is front-loading procurement to reduce adequacy risk across a multi-year window.