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- Title
Assessment of electricity distribution business model and market design alternatives: Evidence for policy design.
- Authors
Pereira, Guillermo Ivan; Pereira da Silva, Patrícia; Soule, Deborah; Bianco, Vincenzo
- Abstract
The transition toward smart electricity distribution grids is transforming the European electricity sector. This has contributed to increased attention by policy makers regarding the future role of electricity distribution system operators in a more flexible, digital, and renewables-based electricity system. A better understanding on how to support the adaptation of the electricity distribution industry can contribute to the introduction of an effective policy framework. Our research provides evidence for policy design by presenting the results of a Policy Delphi study focused on business model and market design adaptation alternatives. We highlight the importance of supporting innovation and a more proactive approach to adaptation from both distribution system operators and regulators. Our findings support the importance of electricity distribution for neutral market facilitation, contributing to market development and enabling new market players. The results obtained support policy makers working on electricity sector adaptation and can contribute to the ongoing market redesign efforts under the Energy Union.
- Subjects
EUROPEAN Union; ELECTRIC power distribution; BUSINESS models; MARKETING models; SMART power grids; EVIDENCE; ELECTRICITY
- Publication
Energy & Environment, 2020, Vol 31, Issue 1, p40
- ISSN
0958-305X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/0958305X18758248