European Capacity Mechanisms 2027 is a focused industry forum examining how capacity markets can secure reliable electricity supply while supporting Europe's changing energy system. As renewable generation expands, electricity demand evolves, and conventional power plants retire, effective capacity mechanisms are essential to maintaining resource adequacy, attracting investment, and balancing security of supply with decarbonisation.
The conference brings together transmission system operators (TSOs), generators, utilities, electricity market specialists, regulators, and capacity market experts to discuss the design, implementation, and future development of European capacity mechanisms.
Key topics include resource adequacy assessments, capacity planning, competitive procurement, generator revenue signals, cross-border participation, and capacity market interactions with balancing markets.
Discussions will also examine demand response, battery storage, distributed energy resources, flexible generation, and the regulatory barriers affecting participation. Participants will explore ways to prevent over-procurement, control capacity costs, improve European coordination, and strengthen long-term investment signals.
Through expert presentations, case studies, and panel discussions, the conference offers practical insights into building secure, cost-efficient, and flexible European electricity markets.
