Versorgungssicherheit in Strommärkten

Since the introduction of electricity market liberalization in Europe, the assurance of supply security has been heavily debated. Critics argue that not only do prices and the quality of electricity supply suffer under liberalization, but it also promotes regional disparities. What regional impacts does liberalization have on electricity markets, and how are these considered in regulation? The book provides a comprehensive overview of spatial changes in electricity markets and theoretical concepts for ensuring supply security. Building on this, it presents and evaluates current issues and solution concepts through a comparison of electricity markets and regulatory instruments between the Nordic countries and Great Britain. The theoretical foundation is based on concepts of network, investment, and price security. Due to its interdisciplinary and practical nature, the book targets both economists and geographers, as well as decision-makers from energy policy, associations, and energy companies.