Business case implications – Capacity Steering Contracts

One such instrument is the Capacity Steering Contract (CSC), which allows assets to connect earlier or monetise underused capacity by offering flexible generation, consumption, or storage to the grid in return for compensation. CSCs can act as a binary enabler for projects facing long connection queues and can improve business cases for generators, battery storage, and large consumers, though their value is highly case-specific. While CSCs may unlock earlier revenues and operational flexibility, they also add contractual complexity and typically provide limited fixed income, meaning careful structuring is required to avoid adverse impacts on investment and financing outcomes.

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