long-term planning
as defined in Togra le haghaidh TREOIR Ó PHARLAIMINT NA hEORPA AGUS ÓN gCOMHAIRLE maidir le…, Article 2, point (25) (Sainmhínithe)
25. ‘long-term planning’ means the planning of the need for investment in generation and transmission and distribution capacity on a long-term basis, with a view to meeting the demand of the system for electricity and securing supplies to customers;