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Which reform options exist for the tariff structure in the medium, high and very high voltage power grids in Luxembourg? In a study commissioned by Creos Luxembourg we have analysed this question taking into consideration a number of challenges associated to today’s tariff structure and developments of the general conditions affecting network tariffs. The study addresses many fundamental questions that are also being debated in other countries.

The Netherlands are planning to introduce injection charges in order to pass on some of the costs of offshore grid connections to other countries. In a joint study with Neon Neue Energieökonomik on behalf of TenneT, we investigate whether this can be achieved. Our results show that unilateral injection charges – i.e. without European coordination – will likely lead to market distortions. Selective charges for offshore wind are only suitable for refinancing the associated grid costs only under specific conditions.

The European Electricity Market Regulation requires for a European “Flexibility Need Assessment” to be carried out in future. In a study for Agora Energiewende, we investigated what such an assessment could look like in order to actually provide additional valuable insights and information – and how it could be differentiated from a Resource Adequacy Assessment. The study and an accompanying set of slides have now been published by Agora Energiewende.

In response to the spanish blackout, our managing director, Christoph Maurer, in cooperation with Lion Hirth and Simon Müller has published an article in the German newspaper “Frankfurter Allgemeine”. The article can be viewed here(ger).

Our managing director, Christoph Maurer, made another guest appearance at the Redispatch-Podcast to talk with hosts Serafin von Roon and Philipp Hench about the blackout in Spain and Portugal on 28th April as well as the publication of the Bidding Zone Review by ENTSO-E. The episode can be found here(ger).

Upcoming events

Our Senior Consultant, Luise Bangert, will serve as a speaker during the Intensive Training Course "Regulation Manager" with Certificate.
Our Senior Consultant, Christian Linke, will contribute to the FGH seminar "Asset Management in Distribution Grids" with a presentation on "Future Requirements for Electricity Distribution Grids."
Our Senior Consultant, Christian Linke, will deliver a presentation on "From Reactive to Proactive Renewal Strategies: Models and Data" as part of the FGH seminar "Asset Management in Distribution Grids."