2026 March - SOEF Markets - FASS - DotEcon Non-reserve Services Economic Assessment

This report, prepared by the TSOs’ partner DotEcon, sets out a technical and economic analysis of the procurement of Non-reserve Services. This report should be read in conjunction with the TSOs' Non-reserves Consultation Paper.

2026-March-SOEF-Markets-FASS-DotEcon-Non-reserve-Services-Economic-Assessment.pdf

SOEF Operations – LCIS Phase 2 Recommendations Paper – Requirements and Procurement Approach

EirGrid and SONI have today published a Recommendations Paper on the Procurement of Low Carbon Inertia Services (LCIS) - Phase 2. https://cms.eirgrid.ie/sites/default/files/publications/LCIS-Recommenda… In this paper we set out our recommendations on the requirements, contractual and procurement arrangements for the LCIS Phase 2 procurement process that is expected to commence in 2026.

SOEF-Operations-LCIS-Phase-2-Recommendations-Paper-Requirements-and-Procurement-Approach.pdf

All-Island Grid Forming Strategy, February 2026

This document outlines the EirGrid and SONI strategy for the implementation of GFM capabilities in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The strategy provides a pathway for the integration of advanced control capabilities within PPMs and HVDC systems, enabling the provision of essential system services to ensure the stability and resilience of the All-Island power system at higher levels of renewable penetration.

Grid-Forming-Strategy-February-2026.pdf