Summary

Electricity markets in Europe, South America, Australia and the USA have been liberalised or will be opened in the near future, respectively. In consequence the power business undergoes a fundamental change. In the past electricity markets were monopolies. After the liberalisation power producers as well as customers face a market risk with prices which can be very volatile.

Additional informations

Publication type Technical Brochures
Reference 195
Publication year
Publisher CIGRE
Study committees
  • Power system technical performance (C4)
Working groups TF 38.05.12
File size 970 KB
Pages number 125
Price for non member 230 €
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Portfolio and risk management for power producers and traders in an open market
Portfolio and risk management for power producers and traders in an open market