DS3 effective payment rates have fallen by more than 40% since 2022, with the programme extended until FASS go-live

Effective FFR payment rate, highest tariff band (€/MWh/hr)

Source: EirGrid, SEM Committee, Modo Energy

Note: Effective rate includes base tariff and applicable multipliers. DS3 arrangements extended beyond original Dec 2026 end date; FASS go-live targeted May 2027, long-stop 30 Sep 2027.

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