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Te weinig investeren in nieuwe elektriciteitscentrales vergroot risico's op stroomuitval
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ECN
Policy Studies
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1-9-2002
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ECN-RX--03-004
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Article (scientific)
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10
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Published in: www.energie.nl (Energie in cijfers: Trends) (), , , Vol., p.-.
Abstract:
Power failure: it can happen to every consumer. In the Netherlands,power failures usually do not last very long (i.e. less than one hour)
and are mostly the result of a breakdown in the electricity grid. As
soon as the problem is solved, electricity supply is resumed. The longer
a power faillure takes, the more social and economic consequences there
are. Fortunately, the chances of a power failllure occurring are quite
small at the moment. This is mainly due to the way in which the need
for power stations was handled until 1998. As a result there is still
enough production capacity available. The introduction of the free market
system in the electricity sector has lead to major changes in the decision-making
process regarding power stations. As a result of the Californian electricity
crisis of early 2001 and imminent shortages in a number of countries
with liberalised markets, the question arises whether market parties
will invest enough in new production capacity under these new circumstances.
Can a liberalised electricity market ensure a steady and reliable electricity
supply against reasonable tariffs? Or is additional government policy
needed in view of the social importance of a reliable electricity supply?
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