FAQ
07. May 2026
FAQ: Inside Information
Common questions on identifying and publishing inside information under REMIT.
How the Assets are determined?
An Asset in the energy market refers to a physical or organizational unit involved in energy generation, storage, transmission, or distribution, such as power plants, solar farms, wind turbines, storage facilities, or network infrastructure.
The EIC Code (Energy Identification Code) is a unique identifier assigned to each asset, such as a power plant or wind farm. This code ensures that the asset can be clearly identified and linked to relevant data for reporting and market transparency purposes. It includes the EIC W, T or Z code of the facility that is unavailable.
In case of an asset being unavailable (e.g., during an outage), the EIC Code of the affected asset must be identified at the most granular level.
For example, if a production unit is made up of multiple generation units, the specific generation unit(s) that are unavailable must be identified using their corresponding EIC code.
Key Points:
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- An Asset refers to any unit in the energy infrastructure, including generation, storage, transmission, or distribution facilities.
- The EIC Code uniquely identifies this asset for accurate reporting and compliance.
When should the EIC code of an individual wind turbine be used, and when should the EIC code of the entire wind farm be used for reporting Inside Information?
The EIC code of an individual wind turbine should only be used if the failure of that wind turbine has a significant impact on the market. This is the case when:
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- The wind turbine’s failure has a substantial market impact, such as a high-capacity wind turbine whose loss significantly affects electricity generation and, consequently, the market.
- A detailed report is required to ensure precise market transparency.
The EIC code of the entire wind farm should be used if the entire wind farm is affected, or if the failure impacts the total generation capacity of the wind farm. This applies when:
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- All wind turbines in the wind farm are affected or the failure impacts the entire generation capacity.
- The failure impacts the market due to the loss of the entire generation capacity, and an aggregated report is sufficient.
The decision to use the individual wind turbine EIC code or the entire wind farm EIC code depends on the market relevance of the failure and its impact on the generation capacity and the market.
How are reports for solar plants submitted?
Reports for solar plants are typically submitted using the EIC code assigned to the entire solar park. This includes reporting for events such as:
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- Outages or maintenance affecting the entire solar park.
- Significant changes in the overall electricity production or availability of the park.
In some cases, specific components of the solar park, such as groups of solar modules or transformer stations, may have their own EIC codes and can be reported separately if the issue affects only a particular part of the park.
Summary:
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- Reports for solar plants are generally submitted using the EIC code for the entire park.
- Individual components of the solar park may have separate EIC codes if detailed reporting is necessary for specific issues.
This ensures accurate and efficient reporting of disruptions or changes in the solar plant’s performance.
If I operate multiple solar parks, can I submit an aggregated report, or do I need to report each park separately?
If you operate multiple solar parks, it is generally possible to submit an aggregated report when the reporting for all affected parks is required simultaneously, and no detailed breakdown by individual parks is necessary.
General Guidelines:
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- Aggregated Report:
- In some cases, you can submit aggregated reports for multiple solar parks under the same operator, especially when the report pertains to the overall operation (e.g., total output of the company).
- This can be useful when it comes to general market transparency, and a detailed distinction between individual parks is not required.
- Individual Report per Park:
- If specific events (e.g., outages or maintenance work) affect only one particular solar park, it is generally necessary to submit an individual report for that park. This is especially true if the impact on the market affects only the park in question.
- Each solar park unit typically has its own EIC code, and in such cases, individual reports for each park should be submitted to ensure precise market transparency.
- Aggregated Report:
Summary:
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- Aggregated reports can be submitted if the affected solar parks are grouped under the same operator and there is no need to separate the information by individual parks.
- Individual reports per park are required when specific events or outages affect only one solar park, and detailed identification and allocation are necessary.
What is the Minimum Facility Capacity for Reporting Inside Information?
ACER has not defined a specific minimum value in megawatts for when information about a facility must be reported. Instead, ACER provides general guidelines.
The agency requires that information about a facility must be reported if it constitutes “Inside Information” – that is, if it could potentially have a significant impact on the prices of related wholesale energy products.
There is no defined minimum capacity in megawatts that serves as a threshold for reporting information.
However, ACER provides factors to consider when assessing the relevance of information, such as the size of the event, the market situation, and other relevant market variables. The responsibility for determining whether information must be reported lies with the market participant, who must assess the likelihood of a significant price movement based on the information.
What is the Minimum Facility Capacity for ACER REMIT Reporting?
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Note: This FAQ collection has been compiled from various sources and reflects our understanding. It is provided for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. We do not take any legal responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information. For legal or regulatory matters, please consult a professional.