ONS flags medium chance of surplus-energy measures during election-day operations
The operator’s 2 October outlook said it might need to manage excess supply on 4 October, with distribution-connected solar a possible last resort.
- Publish date: 2026-10-02
- Category: Renewable Integration
- Original source: LAWINFRA
- Reading time: 1 min
A forecast for a low-load Sunday
LAWINFRA reported on 2 October that ONS assessed a medium probability of activating its surplus-energy management plan on 4 October, the first-round election day. The outlook followed a weekly operating-program review for 3–9 October. The plan addresses moments when available generation exceeds demand and the system’s ability to absorb or transmit the surplus.
Any restriction depended on real-time conditions
The report said ONS could limit generation connected to distribution networks, especially solar, only after using generation-reduction resources under its direct control. Activation was not certain: it depended on observed load, actual output, network conditions and the final operating schedule. The notice was a preventive forecast, not confirmation that solar plants were curtailed.