We explore the impact of an EU-wide nuclear phase-out by 2030 provided the EU energy and climate policy for 2030 is implemented. Using a numerical simulation model of the European energy industry (LIBEMOD), we find that a complete nuclear phase-out in Europe by 2030 has a moderate impact on...

This paper discusses the potential role of fossil natural gas (and other gases) in the process of the energy transformation in Europe on its way to complete decarbonization. Mainstream conventional wisdom has it that natural gas, perhaps in combination with other gases, should maintain an...

Amidst other national and global climate protection initiatives, the new EU Commission under the leadership of Ursula von der Leyen is facing the challenge of concretely following through on previous announcements regarding an ambitious climate policy. Specifically, action must be taken to raise...

Carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) has recently been receiving increasing recognition in policy debates. Various aspects of possible regulatory frameworks for its implementation are beginning to be discussed in Europe. One of the issues associated with the wide use of CCS is that it...

This paper provides an empirical assessment of the impact of rising gas and carbon prices on European electricity prices. Using a comprehensive data set of hourly power market data of 14 European countries, we estimate the impact of gas and carbon prices on electricity prices for the years 2018...

This paper provides an empirical assessment of the impact of rising gas and carbon prices on European electricity prices. Using a comprehensive data set of hourly power market data of 14 European countries, we estimate the impact of gas and carbon prices on electricity prices for the years 2018...