Most OECD countries, and many countries outside the OECD, are now deeply engaged in a reform of their electricity … markets to stimulate competition and improve efficiency. This book considers the key elements of effective reform based on a … review of experiences to date. A converging trend emerges, that emphasises competition in the generation, supply and trade of …

How will the introduction of electricity market competition affect power generation and transmission technology? Which … considers a wide range of options in both generation and transmission. Competition strengthens the search for the most cost …-effective technologies. All electricity generation technologies are affected: those for existing and new plants as well as those for …