№264. Renewables and the EU Internal Electricity Market. The case for an arranged marriage
№264. Renewables and the EU Internal Electricity Market. The case for an arranged marriage

Author(s): Jonas Teusch
Subject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies, Environmental and Energy policy, Financial Markets
Published by: CEPS Centre for European Policy Studies
Keywords: EU Internal Electricity Market; electricity market; low-carbon economy; internal energy market;
Summary/Abstract: This Policy Brief argues that pursuing there newables objective could contribute to the completion of the internal electricity market, help overcome opposition to transmission projects and decrease the market power of incumbents. Conversely, an integrated internal electricity market means less price volatility inspecific regional markets, which allows for more efficient deployment and grid integration of renewables.

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