Successful WSS programmes: it’s not about the money
ECA INSIGHT >> Successful WSS programmes: it’s not about the money Nov, 2017 Standard economics begins with the assumption that we behave rationally and in our own interests. We seek to maximise utility, which is often equated with maximising monetary...
Night storage heaters as an ancillary service
ECA INSIGHT >> Night storage heaters as an ancillary service Oct, 2017 Because they are cheap to install, reliable, long-lived and have very low maintenance costs, night storage heaters are popular in granny-flats and with landlords in cheap rented accommodation...
The transformative potential of power supply to mines
ECA INSIGHT >> The transformative potential of power supply to mines July, 2017 Mines have the potential to transform a country’s power sector, but often do not connect to the national grid because of the risks this creates. To prevent this opportunity being...
The pursuit of liquidity: has Europe got it right in electricity?
ECA INSIGHT >> The pursuit of liquidity: has Europe got it right in electricity? Jun, 2017 The European Target Model for the electricity market emphasises market coupling – to bring cross-border competition – and a liquid day ahead market (DAM) to set a...