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Fluktuierende und dezentrale Energieerzeugung wie auch lokale und flexibler Stromverbrauch verursachen zunehmende Engpässe im deutschen Stromnetz. Diese lokalen Netzsituationen werden nicht im Strommarktdesign berücksichtigt. Eine Berücksichtigung derselben in den Netzentgelten wird diskutiert. Dafür ist es notwendig, die Bewirtschaftungs- und Ausbaukosten… View Summary +
Brazil’s electricity sector is undergoing a pivotal transformation driven by rapid growth in distributed energy resources (DERs), climate commitments and evolving consumer demands. The anticipated expiration of 20 distribution concession contracts between 2025 and 2031 presents a strategic opportunity to… View Summary +
In der kommende Jahren soll Deutschland seine Abhängigkeit von fossilem Gas stark reduzieren. Damit einher geht zwangsläufig ein schrittweiser Rückbau der Gasnetze, da sich diese ohne signifikante Belastungen der Verbraucher nicht mehr wirtschaftlich betreiben lassen. In einer Studie hat… View Summary +
The term anticipatory investment has been coined on a recognition that we need to build electricity grids at a quicker pace, in greater volume, and with view of a longer time-horizon than before in order that grids do not present… View Summary +
电力现货市场的价格波动有利于提高市场效率和体现新能源的环境效益，但同时也会引发公众和政策制定者对价格波动的担忧。因此，当前中国电力现货市场设置了价格上限和下限，旨在稳定价格，避免剧烈的价格波动。但在实际操作中，过紧的价格管控也可能抑制市场价格调节机制的发挥，不利于清洁能源发展。比如，价格上限过低限制了灵活资源（如储能、需求响应）投资和参与，导致峰时电力供应不足，以致煤电资源冗余，反而增加系统成本；价格下限则阻碍了低价可再生能源的竞争优势体现，模糊了资源调度的优先顺序，并影响需求侧响应的积极性。… View Summary +
As countries around the world make progress towards decarbonisation, more sectors are shifting to cleaner, renewable resources. The grids, crucial infrastructure for decarbonising the power sector and the overall economy, are increasingly struggling as capacity grows scarce in some regions. View Summary +
The Regulatory Energy Transition Accelerator (RETA, https://retatheaccelerator.org/), launched at COP26, is an initiative to build capacity for energy regulators as they work to advance toward a clean energy transition. Serving as a resource hub for regulators, RETA’s flagship project,… View Summary +
在大规模风电和光伏并网的时代，如何进一步促进可再生能源消纳，解锁统一电力市场的价值，已成为全球性挑战。2024年5月28日，国家能源局发布《关于做好新能源消纳工作… View Summary +
随着电力体制改革的深入和电力市场化的推进，中长期市场和现货市场发展迅速。长期以来，电力中长期合同被视作保供稳价的“压舱石”，随着改革的不断深入，中长期市场中存在的两个关键问题逐渐暴露出来，即不合理的上网电价机制以及对电力调度产生的深层次影响，进而延缓了新能源入市进程。针对这些问题，我们对现状进行了梳理并总结了一些国际经验，对完善燃煤发电上网电价和通过中长期市场支持系统灵活性等方面提出了五点思路。… View Summary +
In an interactive webinar, Camille Kadoch of RAP and Amy Wagner of Evolved Energy Research presented the findings of a new report showing how enhanced demand flexibility from vehicle charging can unlock a significant amount of value to the power… View Summary +
Part of RAP and ICCT’s Benefits of EVs Through Smart Charging Global Project With economic forces and policy efforts encouraging transportation electrification, it is critical that electric vehicle (EV) demand on the power grid be carefully integrated to avoid unnecessarily… View Summary +
Increasing the availability of renewable energy is key to reducing harmful carbon pollution. But before building a large-scale solar or wind project, developers may need approvals from multiple levels of government. These reviews may consider project aesthetics, economics, land use… View Summary +
Shifting gear to tackle power grid scarcity Power grids are fundamental to the energy transition. Due to their limited capacity, however, they are also proving to be a key barrier. Grid shortages are increasingly the new normal worldwide. Improving the use… View Summary +
In a webinar panel discussion, presenters discussed the fundamentals of designing an effective 24/7 carbon-free electricity transition tariff: Integrate transition tariff investments with ongoing utility planning. Ensure accurate hourly emissions tracking and verification. Design transition tariffs to accelerate complementary investments. View Summary +
Im Jahr 2023 hat die Bundesnetzagentur in Folge europarechtlicher Anforderungen vom Gesetzgeber die Festlegungskompetenz für die Anreizregulierung zugewiesen bekommen – mittels derer die Regulierungsbehörden auf Basis umfassender Kostenvergleiche und Effizienzanforderungen Erlösobergrenzen für die Strom- und Gasnetzbetreiber festlegen. Nach einer… View Summary +
