. They produce power on an electricity consumer’s own site or at the local distribution substation and can supply power … local network. In some markets, these plants are displacing more costly grid electricity. Globally, more capacity for …

Electricity is an integral part of all modern economies, supporting a range of critical services from healthcare to … banking to transportation. The secure supply of electricity is thus of paramount importance. The power sector is going through … stakeholders will need to improve their frameworks for ensuring electricity security through updated policies, regulations and …

This is the first ever Electricity Market Report produced by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Designed to … focuses on developments in the world’s electricity markets amid the Covid-19 pandemic. It includes an assessment of 2020 … trends and 2021 forecasts for electricity demand, supply, capacity and emissions – both globally and by country. Starting in …

Highly volatile electricity prices are becoming a more frequent and unwanted characteristic of modern electricity …

Most OECD countries, and many countries outside the OECD, are now deeply engaged in a reform of their electricity … electricity, aimed at maximising consumer choice. It also highlights the development of new approaches to regulation of the … examines the many issues and functions that define a modern, liberalised electricity supply industry, and the challenges posed …

This booklet gives an introduction to the issues raised by regulatory reform of the electricity sector. The sector is … undergoing change worldwide. A key objective of reform is to improve efficiency in order to reduce prices for electricity …