Illustrated on the case of Nordic electricity market we conduct an econometric analysis of area price spreads (difference between area price and system price) in thirteen price zones during 2010 (Jan) - 2012 (Jul). The objectives of the study are twofold: (1) assess the dynamics of area price...

Wind energy is the second largest renewable energy source of electricity (RES-E) generation in the EU. Despite the strategic energy plans, such as the new feed-in tariff scheme and other formal rules, Finland’s installed wind power capacity (197 MW) and its share in the gross electricity...