Learning Platform

Course: Available transmission capacity

About the online training programme

Available Transmission Capacity, or ATC, is a central concept in the efficient and secure operation of interconnected electricity systems. It represents the amount of cross-border transmission capacity that can be allocated to market participants for electricity trade without jeopardising grid security. TSOs are responsible for determining this value and making it available in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner.

Course Contents

This course covers the following video lessons:

1. Introduction to European electricity markets – Historical development
2. Introduction to European electricity markets – Market structure overview
3. Roles & responsibilities of TSOs – Core functions of TSOs
4. Roles & responsibilities of TSOs – TSOs & European regulation
5. Roles & responsibilities of TSOs – Coordination between TSOs
6. Transmission system fundamentals – Grid infrastructure
7. Transmission system fundamentals – Transmission system operation
8. Available transmission capacity – Definition & components
9. Available transmission capacity – Factors affecting ATC
10. Available transmission capacity – Methods for determining ATC
11. Cross-border electricity trade – Importance of cross-border capacity
12. Cross-border electricity trade – Allocation of transmission capacity
13. Cross-border electricity trade – Congestion management
14. Regulatory frameworks & market design – European market rules
15. Regulatory frameworks & market design – Market coupling & harmonisation
16. Innovations & future challenges – Decarbonisation & the energy transition
17. Innovations & future challenges – Digitalisation & smart grids
18. Innovations & future challenges – TSOs in a decentralised energy system
19. Case studies & practical applications – Real-life challenges
20. Case studies & practical applications – Simulation exercises

This course also includes examination and certification.