Introduction
Dogan Keles, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany
Abstract
This chapter illustrates the background of renewable energy expansion due to different support schemes in the EU. It highlights the impact of renewable energy on grid and market operation and the challenges the electricity sector faces since the strong expansion of renewable energy in some Member States. Finally, the structure for the whole section is introduced in this chapter giving a short overview of what will be presented in the upcoming chapters.
Keywords
Renewable energy curtailment; market integration; merit order effect; market design
In accordance with the Kyoto Protocol and subsequent international climate deals such as the Paris ...
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