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Today, 6th November 2026, the Regulatory Authorities (RAs) are publishing an Information Note on the quantities and prices for the "Round 37” offerings of Directed Contracts (DCs).
DCs are part of the RAs’ market power mitigation strategy to ensure that the benefits associated with the SEM are not undermined by the abuse of market power. The purpose of these contracts is to remove the incentive on ESB Power Generation to attempt to profit from the use of market power.
The RAs are notifying market participants that zero volumes were output from the DC Market Concentration Model for DC Round 37, consequently, zero volumes are being offered for this DC Round.
The RAs have progressed the review of the Market Concentration Model alongside appointed consultants (NERA). The Consultation Paper was published (SEM-26-26) on 29 June 2026 and has now closed. The RAs are currently reviewing responses received.
For further information please contact the Market Modelling Group (mmg@cru.ie) at the CRU or Kevin Baron (kevin.baron@uregni.gov.uk) at the Utility Regulator.