For a long time considered as technologically mature, electric systems are now facing a period of rapid evolution, inspired by climate change concerns. Several studies show that current regulation of natural monopolies does not offer sufficient incentives for network operators (and network...

The Italian regulatory authority is working towards the introduction of voltage quality regulation. To this end, it initiated a power quality measuring campaign and a study of customer costs. This paper summarizes the main results of these activities and provides evidence that economic losses...

Energy from the sun is weather-dependent. In modern electric grids that is a shortcoming; generation (and load) has to be regulated accordingly. This issue is a cornerstone for an effective transition to a renewable-based energy system. Weather forecast algorithms can predict photovoltaic...