One grid to rule them all? The future of a European single electricity market
Envisioning a better-integrated European electricity market
In this episode of The Sound of economics, Rebecca Christie invites Georg Zachmann and Christian Zinglersen to talk about the ambitious idea of creating a more integrated European electricity market. They discuss the drastic change in Europes energy outlook, as we switch from a world of fossil imports to mostly domestic electricity production. They address the benefits of a better-coordinated European energy system, as well as the need for improved communication between member states, harmonised market instruments, and joint investment in infrastructure to achieve greater efficiency and resilience. They lay out the complexity of this cross-sectoral challenge and stress that this needs strong political will and trust to move forward.
Relevant publication and event:
- Zachmann, G., C. Batlle, F. Beaude, C. Maurer, M. Morawiecka and F. Roques (2024) Unity in power, power in unity: why the EU needs more integrated electricity markets, Policy Brief 2024/03, Bruegel
- Why the EU needs more integrated electricity markets, Bruegel event, 28 February 2024
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