Natural monopolies are not subject to the market-based principle of competition. Consequently, it is necessary to control companies in such monopoly positions with regard to their pricing. In the future, it will become more and more important to consider a possible change in the regulation...

Energy Markets -- Introduction to Price Models for Energy -- Price Dynamics in Electricity Markets -- Price-Driven Hydropower Dispatch Under Uncertainty -- On Cutting Plane Algorithms and Dynamic Programming for Hydroelectricity Generation -- Medium-Term Operational Planning for Hydrothermal...

This book presents a detailed background to the circular economy in China, explores government measures to promote it in China’s market economy, and introduces the supporting laws and policies. The book goes on to describe, from a technology perspective, successful circular economy practices...

“A timely and important volume covering the most pressing topics of China’s electricity sector. It is a useful handbook for researchers, policymakers, businessmen, students and anyone interested in the world’s largest energy market.” -Xinye Zheng, Professor of Energy Economics, Renmin...

Emil Kraft analyses the French capacity remuneration mechanism design and develops a capacity market model that draws upon an agent-based simulation. The capacity mechanism was implemented to mitigate the imminent risk to the security of supply and to complement the electricity markets. The...

‘An in-depth examination of the modern energy consumer that represents a landmark step forward in energy branding and marketing.’ -Kevin Lane Keller, E. B. Osborn Professor of Marketing, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, USA ‘Fridrik offers a unique approach to create value for...

Wind energy is the great success story of modern renewable energy. Since the industry's rebirth following the energy crisis of the 1970s, thousands of wind energy projects have been installed around the world. The technology today is competitive with traditional fossil-fuelled electricity...

The complexity and volatility of energy markets creates strong demand for quantitative analysis and econometric techniques. This book offers an introduction to the state of the art in econometric modelling applied to the most pertinent issues in today's energy markets for a better understanding...

Norwegian deregulation was, together with the British, a pioneer forerunner in the restructuring of European electricity industry. The Norwegian and British model both had their distinct features: the British was based on privatisation, structural change and gradual opening up of the market. The...

Vorwort -- Das Spiel der Spiele: Bedeutung und Entwicklung der deutschen Stromwirtschaft -- Die Basics: Begriffe der Stromwirtschaft -- Das Powerhouse: Technische Grundlagen der Stromversorgung -- Der "designte" Markt: Marktstruktur der Stromwirtschaft -- Ein Ausblick in bewegte(n) Zeiten: Die...