Browsing RSCAS Research Project Reports by Author "GLACHANT, Jean-Michel"
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Title:Moving the electricity transmission system towards a decarbonised and integrated Europe : missing pillars and roadblocks Author(s):GLACHANT, Jean-Michel; ROSSETTO, Nicolò; VASCONCELOS, JorgeDate:2017Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:Florence School of Regulation; Energy & Climate; 2017Abstract:The establishment of a seamless electricity transmission system and the completion of a single market for electricity in Europe are currently hindered by the lack of adequate answers to several, often basic, questions ...
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Title:Dialogue on a RES policy framework for 2030 Author(s):HENRIOT, Arthur; GLACHANT, Jean-MichelDate:2015Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:Towards 2030-dialogue; D5.1 Report; March 2015Abstract:As the share of intermittent RES (such as wind turbines and solar PV) increases significantly, their deployment challenges the operation of power system, and impacts the role played by electricity markets that have not ...
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Title:FSR manifesto : an EU agenda for the upcoming five years of regulation of infrastructures Author(s):FINGER, Matthias; GLACHANT, Jean-Michel; PARCU, Pier Luigi; SAUSSIER, StéphaneDate:2015Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:Florence School of Regulation; 2015; Research ReportsAbstract:This Manifesto is the first systematic attempt of the Florence School of Regulation (FSR) to critically reflect upon the achievements of the 2nd Barroso Commission in the various network industries. We also endeavour to ...
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Title:Energy manifesto : a new energy policy for the new European Commission? Author(s):GLACHANT, Jean-MichelDate:2015Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:Florence School of Regulation; 2015; Research ReportsAbstract:No EU policy can be perfect – it will inevitably be a compromise between a good cause and a due cause. However, we are now at a critical turning point, as several pillars of former Barroso’s EU energy policy have already ...
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Title:A conceptual framework for the evolution of the operation and regulation of electricity transmission systems towards a decarbonised and increasingly integrated electricity system in the EU Author(s):GLACHANT, Jean-Michel; VASCONCELOS, Jorge; RIOUS, VincentDate:2015Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:Florence School of Regulation; 2015; Research ReportsAbstract:The electricity industry is undergoing major changes mainly dictated by the need to simultaneously accomplish integration of European energy markets and build a low-carbon economy. This process was facilitated if not ...
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Title:Regimes for granting the right to use hydropower in Europe Author(s):GLACHANT, Jean-Michel; SAGUAN, Marcelo; RIOUS, Vincent; DOUGUET, SébastienDate:2015Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:Florence School of Regulation; 2015; Research ReportsAbstract:Over the last decade, the European Commission has launched several procedures concerning the compatibility of hydropower right granting with European laws and regulations in several countries (e.g. France, Spain, Italy, ...
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Title:An EU-wide survey of energy regulators' performance Author(s):GLACHANT, Jean-MichelDate:2014Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:Florence School of Regulation; 2014; Research ReportsAbstract:Should we assess the performances of regulators? Of course yes. How could we? Of course we might have models, data base and econometrics. Why not to also collect evidences from the regulated companies? How do they rank ...
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Title:Regimes for granting rights to use hydropower in Europe Author(s):GLACHANT, Jean-Michel; RIOUS, Vincent; SAGUAN, Marcelo; DOUGUET, Sébastien; GENTZOGLANIS, EmmanuellaDate:2014Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:Florence School of Regulation; 2014; Research ReportsAbstract:This report describes and scrutinizes hydropower regimes through a unified analysis framework to ensure their comparison on an equal basis. This framework is structured around 4 blocks: (1) the institutional framework of ...
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Title:A new EU energy technology policy towards 2050 : which way to go? Author(s):RUESTER, Sophia; FINGER, Matthias; SCHWENEN, Sebastian; LASSOURCE, Adeline; GLACHANT, Jean-MichelDate:2013Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:Florence School of Regulation; THINK ReportsAbstract:Challenges for policy makers are huge if the EU climate policy goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 80-95% below 1990 levels by 2050 shall be reached. There is no doubt that a new energy technology policy design ...
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Title:Cost benefit analysis in the context of the energy infrastructure package Author(s):MEEUS, Leonardo; VON DER FEHR, Nils-Henrik; AZEVEDO, Isabel; HE, Xian; OLMOS, Luis; GLACHANT, Jean-MichelDate:2013Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:Florence School of Regulation; THINK ReportsAbstract:This report was produced as part of the THINK project. Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) has proven to be a useful tool to support the economic appraisal of important projects in many sectors. In the energy domain, a single CBA ...
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Title:From distribution networks to smart distribution systems : rethinking the regulation of European electricity DSOs Author(s):RUESTER, Sophia; PÉREZ-ARRIAGA, Ignacio J.; SCHWENEN, Sebastian; BATLLE, Carlos; GLACHANT, Jean-MichelDate:2013Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:Florence School of Regulation; THINK ReportsAbstract:An increasing deployment of distributed energy resources allows for new business models that have the potential to substantially change today’s electricity markets. These changes bring challenges for distribution system ...
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Title:Shift, not drift : towards active demand response and beyond Author(s):HE, Xian; HANCHER, Leigh; AZEVEDO, Isabel; KEYAERTS, Nico; MEEUS, Leonardo; GLACHANT, Jean-MichelDate:2013Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:Florence School of Regulation; THINK ReportsAbstract:Nowadays, the European electricity systems are evolving towards a generation mix that is more decentralised, less predictable and less dispatchable to operate. In this context, additional flexibility is expected to be ...
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Title:From distribution networks to smart distribution systems : rethinking the regulation of European electricity DSOs Author(s):RUESTER, Sophia; PÉREZ-ARRIAGA, Ignacio J.; SCHWENEN, Sebastian; BATLLE, Carlos; GLACHANT, Jean-MichelDate:2013Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:Florence School of Regulation; 2013/05; THINK Policy BriefsAbstract:• An emerging broad range of technologies for distributed energy resources (DER) is causing significant changes in the planning and operation of power systems. These changes cause challenges for power systems and regulators ...
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Title:Shift, not drift : towards active demand response and beyond Author(s):HE, Xian; HANCHER, Leigh; AZEVEDO, Isabel; KEYAERTS, Nico; MEEUS, Leonardo; GLACHANT, Jean-MichelDate:2013Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:Florence School of Regulation; 2013/04; THINK Policy BriefsAbstract:• European electricity systems are evolving towards a generation mix that is more decentralised, less predictable and less flexible to operate due to the large scale integration of renewables. In this context, additional ...
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Title:Incentives for investments : comparing EU electricity TSO regulatory regimes Author(s):GLACHANT, Jean-Michel; SAGUAN, Marcelo; RIOUS, Vincent; DOUGUET, SébastienDate:2013Citation:Florence : European University Institute, 2013Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:Florence School of Regulation; 2013Abstract:The objective of this paper is to study the potential consequences of national regulatory choices with regard to network investments influencing the development of the European market in the North Western region. To reach ...
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Title:Some THINKing on European energy policy Author(s):GLACHANT, Jean-Michel; MEEUS, Leonardo; RUESTER, SophiaDate:2013Citation:Florence : European University Institute, 2013Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:Florence School of Regulation; THINK; 2013Abstract:Energy regulation and policy currently belong to the most important and developing areas in the European Union. THINK, the Florence School of Regulation’s think tank was running from June 2010 to May 2013. THINK advised ...
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Title:How to Refurbish all Buildings by 2050 Author(s):MEEUS, Leonardo; KADERJÁK, Péter; AZEVEDO, Isabel; KOTEK, Péter; PATÓ, Zsuzsanna; SZABÓ, László; GLACHANT, Jean-MichelDate:2012Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:Florence School of Regulation; THINK ReportsAbstract:Topic 7. Final Report June 2012
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Title:How to Refurbish all Buildings by 2050 Author(s):MEEUS, Leonardo; KADERJÁK, Péter; AZEVEDO, Isabel; KOTEK, Péter; PATÓ, Zsuzsanna; SZABÓ, László; GLACHANT, Jean-MichelDate:2012Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:Florence School of Regulation; 2012/04; [THINK] Policy Briefs
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Title:Electricity Storage: How to facilitate its deployment and operation in the EU Author(s):RUESTER, Sophia; HE, Xian; VASCONCELOS, Jorge; GLACHANT, Jean-MichelDate:2012Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:Florence School of Regulation; 2012/05; [THINK] Policy Briefs
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Title:Offshore Grids: Towards a least Regret EU Policy Author(s):MEEUS, Leonardo; LÉVÊQUE, François; AZEVEDO, Isabel; SAGUAN, Marcelo; GLACHANT, Jean-MichelDate:2012Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:Florence School of Regulation; 2012/02; [THINK] Policy BriefsAbstract:The objective of the 5th report of THINK has been to formulate policy recommendations to the European Commission (DG Energy) on offshore grids, and this brief is derived from that report. The development of an offshore ...