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R&D drivers and obstacles to innovation in the energy industry

Costa-Campi, M.T.; Duch-Brown, N.; García-Quevedo, J. - In: Energy Economics 46 (2014) C, pp. 20-30

The energy industry is facing substantial challenges that require the fostering of innovation. In this paper we analyse the main drivers of R&D investment and obstacles to innovation in this industry. We examine, firstly, whether the stated R&D objectives pursued by firms play a role in their...

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Technoeconomic feasibility of grid storage: Mapping electrical services and energy storage technologies

Pearre, Nathaniel S.; Swan, Lukas G. - In: Applied Energy 137 (2015) C, pp. 501-510

Energy storage technologies can provide services to the electricity grid that are necessary for its usability, stability, and reliability. The services, such as power factor correction and renewable energy arbitrage, are defined by duration, cycling occurrence, power, and market price. Storage...

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Smart Grids in the EU with smart regulation: Experiences from the UK, Italy and Portugal

Crispim, João; Braz, José; Castro, Rui; Esteves, Jorge - In: Utilities Policy 31 (2014) C, pp. 85-93

The paper describes the integration between what used to be a passive element of the energy value chain – the grid – and both upstream and downstream elements. The evolution of communications among the elements has permitted a more robust and adaptable structure that already is being...

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Governance of competition and performance in European railways: An analysis of five cases

Finger, Matthias - In: Utilities Policy 31 (2014) C, pp. 278-288

Based on extensive qualitative research, this article analyzes the governance of competition in European railways and relates this to their performance via five case studies covering the Netherlands, France, Germany, Sweden and the UK. Even though some trends can be identified, such as...

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The Customer Forum: Customer engagement in the Scottish water sector

Littlechild, Stephen - In: Utilities Policy 31 (2014) C, pp. 206-218

The Customer Forum was set up in 2011 to carry out customer research, represent the interests of customers to Scottish Water and the economic regulator WICS, and to seek to agree a business plan with the company. It was set up with the agreement of all parties. The aims were to improve on...

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From distribution networks to smart distribution systems: Rethinking the regulation of European electricity DSOs

Ruester, Sophia; Schwenen, Sebastian; Batlle, Carlos; … - In: Utilities Policy 31 (2014) C, pp. 229-237

their regulation alike. This article sheds light on missing aspects in current regulation, recognizing DSOs as regulated … monopolies, but also as key players along the supply chain. We provide insights on how regulation should be adjusted so that DSOs …

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Electronic communications regulation in Europe: An overview of past and future problems

Parcu, Pier Luigi; Silvestri, Virginia - In: Utilities Policy 31 (2014) C, pp. 246-255

For many years, electronic communications has been one of the most important areas of policy intervention for the EU. Liberalization and privatization of the telecommunications industry were very important topics of policy debate in the two decades from 1990 to 2010. In these years, the EU...

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The Single European Sky gridlock: A difficult 10 year reform process

Baumgartner, Marc; Finger, Matthias - In: Utilities Policy 31 (2014) C, pp. 289-301

This article presents the gradual liberalization of European air transport, especially its most recent problems in the case of the Single European Sky (SES). Indeed, after successfully liberalizing airlines and, to a certain extent, airports, the European Commission has embarked on the process...

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Postal-sector policy: From monopoly to regulated competition and beyond

Jaag, Christian - In: Utilities Policy 31 (2014) C, pp. 266-277

different models for postal competition and regulation in the EU and the US and their history, together with their implications … on regulation, with a focus on universal services and network access. While postal monopolies used to be the main source … the economic rationale of current policies and directions for future postal regulation to strengthen the postal services …

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Regulation of district-heating systems

Wissner, Matthias - In: Utilities Policy 31 (2014) C, pp. 63-73

, district-heating systems are commonly not subject to direct economic regulation, particularly with regard to prices. This … implementation using the example of the German district-heating market. It considers, from an economic perspective, regulation of … access to district-heating systems as well as regulation of pricing by district-heating systems. Ex-ante and ex …

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