Weekly Wind Availability

NESO·data_release·medium·3 Dec 2019·source document

Summary

NESO publishes weekly wind generation availability forecasts at generator level, covering 2-52 weeks ahead in megawatt terms. The data provides forward-looking operational planning information for wind assets across the transmission system. This represents routine operational transparency rather than policy change.

Why it matters

Market participants gain visibility into expected wind output patterns, supporting trading strategies and system planning. As such, this data release improves market efficiency through better information flow but does not address underlying wind intermittency or system flexibility constraints.

Key facts

•Generator-level wind availability data
•Weekly resolution forecasts
•2-52 week forward horizon
•Published by transmission system operator

Areas affected

renewableswholesale markettransmission

Memo

This publication displays the Electricity System Operator’s (ESO) wind generator availability in megawatt (MW) at a generator level at a weekly resolution for 2-52 weeks ahead.