Article 7a 1.

Where a regional or Union-wide electricity price crisis is declared in accordance with Article 66a of Directive (EU) 2019/944, Member States may request system operators to propose the procurement of peak-shaving products in order to achieve a reduction of electricity demand during peak hours. Such procurement shall be limited to the duration set out in the implementing decision adopted pursuant to Article 66a(1) of Directive (EU) 2019/944.