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Market design for BESS (ECO STOR).<\/strong> Battery optimization is becoming increasingly constrained by FCAs and grid fees. In this project, we are developing a coherent set of incentives, rules, and restrictions for utility-scale batteries to minimize adverse grid impacts while preserving their value for balancing and wholesale markets. Ongoing.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Swiss\u2013EU agreement (Swissgrid).<\/strong> Switzerland and the EU have proposed an agreement to ingrate electricity markets more deeply. We assess the implications of the proposal for system security, market efficiency, and regulatory impacts. The goal is to provide a concise, fact-based foundation for public and political discussion and to support Swissgrid in transparent, evidence-based communication. Neon\u2019s work centers on balancing market integration. Ongoing.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n DataFlex (TSOs). <\/strong>Germany relies on mandatory redispatch with cost compensation to manage grid congestion. Integrating batteries and flexible demand into this system is challenging, as determining fair compensation is complex. Voluntary, market-based redispatch is often proposed as an alternative; however, it can create adverse incentives for market participants, such as baseline manipulation and increase-decrease gaming. In this pilot project, we support TSOs TenneT and TransnetBW in evaluating and enhancing the auction and compensation rules for market-based redispatch. Ongoing.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Grid tariffs (Creos). <\/strong>Luxembourg\u2019s electricity system is undergoing profound changes, requiring a reform of grid tariffs for medium and high voltage customers by 2027, potentially including the introduction of dynamic grid fees. This reform process involves Creos, other grid operators, the regulator, and the government. Neon supports these stakeholders by structuring the reform process, providing rigorous economic assessments of grid tariffs, and identifying lessons learned from other countries. Ongoing.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Synchronizing Renewables with Grids (dena). <\/strong>This project addresses rising network costs in Germany resulting from the rapid expansion of renewable energy. We design and evaluate policy options to more effectively internalize these costs and support the government\u2019s objective of synchronizing renewable deployment with grid expansion. The focus is on aligning investment and operational decisions with grid requirements, while maintaining the momentum of the energy transition. Ongoing.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Grid impact of batteries (multi client). <\/strong>The expansion of utility-scale batteries in Germany faces strong opposition, driven by concerns about their impact on the grid. For a consortium of five battery developers, we outline the welfare benefits that batteries provide to the power system. In addition, we propose guidelines for instruments that improve the grid impact of batteries. 2025-26.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Grids & Benefits (UnternehmerTUM).<\/strong> Grids & Benefits is a pilot project to implement dynamic grid fees, involving TSOs, DSOs, and aggregators. We support the project with a focus on high-level stakeholder management, strategic project development, and external communication of the project and its results. Ongoing.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Locational signals (BMWE). <\/strong>To efficiently integrate the growing number of flexible consumers into the system and reduce the need for ever-increasing grid investments, locational signals are essential. Such signals may arise from more granular wholesale markets (zonal, nodal pricing), grid tariffs (usage, connection), or investment mechanisms (renewables support schemes, capacity mechanisms). In this project, we are supporting the German government in the development and evaluation of instruments for local signals. Ongoing.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Progress report solar (BMWE). <\/strong>Along with our partner ZSW, we write the current edition of the regular progress report on solar energy. We are tasked with assessing the impact of dynamic tariffs and dynamic grid fees on small-scale solar. Ongoing.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Electricity strategy (BMWE). <\/strong>Germany\u2019s economics ministry engaged us to support the development and implementation of the overall strategy in transforming and decarbonizing the country\u2019s electricity supply. Ongoing.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Electricity grid (BMWE). <\/strong>This large project, led by Consentec, supports the German government in a range of questions related to network expansion planning. We provide advice on grid financing, including cross-border cost sharing and reforms of network charges. Ongoing.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Demand-side flexibility (BMWE). <\/strong>Everyone loves demand-side flexibility, but it hasn\u2019t taken off yet. A crucial reason are various regulatory hurdles, from the (lack of) smart meters to peak demand network charges. We support Germany\u2019s DOE in this domain. Ongoing.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Renewables support scheme (BMWE). <\/strong>Germany needs to reform its support scheme by 1 Jan 2027. A particular concern are undistorted dispatch incentives for wind and solar energy. Along with our partners Guidehouse and Consentec, we provide assessment and advice on various proposed reforms. Ongoing.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Nodal pricing (Enercity). <\/strong>Few energy policy questions are debated so fiercely as the split of the German bidding zone. For Hannover\u2019s Enercity, we deliver a study on the pros and cons of uniform, zonal, and nodal pricing. 2025-26. Report<\/a><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n EU electricity market design (BMWE). <\/strong>European legislation shapes electricity markets, and more change is coming. This project provides continuous support and advice for Germany\u2019s energy ministry in upcoming EU electricity market negotiations in a variety of topics ranging from support schemes to grid fees and capacity mechanisms. Ongoing.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Capacity mechanism (BMWE). <\/strong>After a political decision to introduce a capacity market, this two-year project develops such a market for Germany\u2019s BMWK. The overall project is coordinated by Consentec, we lead the work on hedging obligations. Ongoing.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Congestion management review (ENTSO-E).<\/strong> With the rise of wind and solar energy, battery, and electrification, grid congestion is becoming increasing challenges for many TSOs. In this report, ENTSO-E provides a comprehensive summary and evaluation of congestion management solutions. We reviewed and discussed the study with TSO representatives from 20 European countries. 2025.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n EV flexibility (industrial company). <\/strong>Smart charging and vehicle-to-grid will reshape EV economics and OEM business models. We provide electricity market expertise, regulatory advice, and long-term scenarios to a leading European OEM. 2025.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Grid impact of thermal storage (industrial company). <\/strong>Heat batteries enable electrification of industrial heat by converting intermittent renewables into steady heat flows. Current grid tariffs favor base load profiles, discouraging flexible heat pump demand. We supported a heat battery provide in the German grid reform consultation and demonstrated that flexible heat pump demand offers both grid and customer cost advantages over base load. 2025.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Electricity procurement costs (industrial company). <\/strong>Wholesale prices, subsidies, and grid tariffs are critical for electrification investments in energy-intensive industries. For a major European energy consumer, we provide technical and regulatory expertise for a planned billion-euro investment. 2025.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Smart charging (utility). <\/strong>For a German utility, we advise on decentralized flexibility, focusing on smart charging and vehicle-to-grid. 2025.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Management fee reform (SFOE).<\/strong> Switzerland\u2019s move to a single-price ISP in 2026 requires updating the management fee methodology for renewables. We analyze the current approach and develop a transparent formula reflecting balancing costs under the new market design. 2025. Report<\/a><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Dynamic tariff (Naturstrom). <\/strong>German utilities with more than 200,000 customers must offer a dynamic retail tariff, but only a few households have adopted such tariffs. For Naturstrom, one of the ten largest German utilities, we analyzed which household types benefit from dynamic tariffs and quantified the potential to unlock household flexibility. 2025. Report<\/a><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Balancing energy auctions (ElCom). <\/strong>Since the introduction of the PICASSO-compatible bidding process, Switzerland has seen a sharp increase in balancing prices. This project analyzes the causes of the price rise and evaluates the current market design. Based on this, we develop concrete proposals for improving the Swiss balancing market. 2025.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Flexibility roadmap (utility). <\/strong>With the rise of EVs and batteries, electricity consumers are becoming increasingly flexible. Load shifting is becoming less a question of technical capability and more a matter of providing appropriate incentives. This shift has significant implications for the utility business model. In this project, we support a leading European utility in developing a comprehensive flexibility roadmap. 2025.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Price spikes (50Hertz). <\/strong>The study evaluates economic causes of extremely high power prices, as well as withholding of capacity by power plant operators to artificially inflate prices. The goal is to develop practical recommendations to prevent future price spikes and mitigate their negative effects on consumers. 2025. Report<\/a><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Offshore energy island (project developer). <\/strong>Germany has ambitious offshore wind targets that require costly grid expansion. For a large project developer, we assess whether a hybrid hydrogen\/electrical connection of North Sea wind can reduce system costs. 2025.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n REMIT (court). <\/strong>Expert witness report on behalf of a court in an ongoing REMIT-related lawsuit involving alleged market manipulation in the allocation and use of transmission rights. 2025.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Flexibility (utility). <\/strong>Power system flexibility is a cross-cutting issue for utilities, network operators, and providers of decentralized power services. We assist an integrated utility in consolidating flex-related activities across all units of the holding. 2025.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Grid impact of BESS (ECO STOR). <\/strong>Today, most battery project developers obtain a grid connection only by accepting operational restrictions. In this project, we supported ECO STOR by defining and quantifying grid utility and discussing instruments improving the congestion impact of utility-scale batteries. 2025. Report<\/a><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n REMIT (utility)<\/strong>. Expert witness report on behalf of a European utility in a REMIT-related market manipulation lawsuit concerning imbalance settlement. 2025.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Non-market clearing (utility). <\/strong>The rapid expansion of renewables, combined with insufficient curtailment, is increasing the likelihood of supply exceeding demand. In these cases, the day-ahead market may not clear despite steeply negative prices. We developed a prediction model to assess the probability of such events. 2025.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Settlement price (utility). <\/strong>Several European countries move towards more liberal imbalance settlement rules and introduce a symmetric imbalance settlement price. Against this background, we supported a utility updating its trading and investment strategies. 2024-25.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Scheduling process (TSOs). <\/strong>Market parties have to submit a schedule to their connecting TSO, forecasting generation and consumption. However, they often have an incentives to submit a biased forecast. For the German TSOs, we evaluate options to improve schedule accuracy, building on lessons learned from other countries. 2024-25.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Excess electricity (BMWK). <\/strong>The fast expansion of solar energy comes at a price: because many investments small-scale and subject to a feed-in-tariff, they keep generation even if supply exceeds demand. In this project, we forecast the probability of excess electricity situations for coming years and support the German government addressing the problem. 2025.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Smart charging (Rabot). <\/strong>Dynamic tariffs allow owners of EVs to benefit financially from charging their cars when it is cheapest. Time-of-use grid fees, intraday optimization, and bidirectional charging leverage such optimization. For Rabot Energy, a smart charging pioneer, we quantify the financials for a range of typical German drivers. 2024-25.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Strategic advisory (project developer). <\/strong>For a European wind, solar and battery developer, we provide strategic advice, focusing on capture rates, regulatory change and market design. 2024.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Solar price effect (BSW). <\/strong>Imagine a year without solar energy. With reduced supply, wholesale prices would be much higher than they actually are. For trade association BSW, we empirically quantify this solar price effect. 2024.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Consultation (industrial company). <\/strong>After the German government publishing an electricity market white paper (\u201cStrommarkt der Zukunft\u201d), we provided support in drafting a stakeholder consultation response. 2024.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Dynamic FIT (50Hertz). <\/strong>Germany now has 60+ GW of solar capacity under the feed-in-tariff. Those generators won\u2019t stop producing, even if oversupply sends wholesale price in negative territory. For TSO 50Hertz, we develop a reformed feed-in-tariff that incentives producers to turn of in situations of oversupply. 2024.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Grid fees (Industrial company). <\/strong>Network charges make up an ever-increasing share of industrial electricity bills, jeopardizing electrification investments. We provide forecasts of TSO grid fees until 2040, including projections of capacity and energy charges. 2024.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n \u00a719(2) StromNEV (TenneT). <\/strong>For decades, Germany\u2019s system of rebates for grid fees for heavy industry has prevented industrial demand-side response. Finally, a reform window has opened. In this project, we identify the numerous problems of the current rebates and propose a range of reform options. 2024. Report (DE<\/a> | EN<\/a>)<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Wind competitiveness (RE project developer). <\/strong>The cannibalization effect threatens to make wind energy a victim of its own success. For a large onshore developer, we assess future factors that support wind competitiveness and provide input for a new business strategy. 2024.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Imbalance settlement price (Swissgrid). <\/strong>Concerned about large system imbalances, Switzerland has decided to reform its imbalance settlement price. We provide quantitative assessment of proposed pricing system and develop a new pricing regime. Our proposal is derived from first principles and informed by the real-world experience of other countries. 2024.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Support schemes (BMWK). <\/strong>Germany needs to update its renewables support scheme for wind and solar energy to comply with EU law. A particular concern is to reduce dispatch distortions. We provide assessment and advice on a range of options ranging from incremental reforms to fixed-for-floating swaps. 2024.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Network charges (Chancellery). <\/strong>Rising network charges are an increasing concern for policy makers, driven by concern about industrial competitiveness. For Germany\u2019s chancellery, we assessed current and future development of grid costs and network charges. 2024.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Grid fees (Industrial company).\u00a0 <\/strong>Forecast of German TSO network charges on an annual basis until 2040 based on projections of investment, cost of capital, ancillary services, electricity prices, and electricity demand. 2024.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Ancillary services (Battery project developer). <\/strong>Battery project eye ancillary services as sources of revenues. Those include upcoming markets such as reactive power and synthetic inertia. We provided an assessment of ancillary services markets and ad-hoc input to business case development for a European battery project developer. 2024.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Offshore tender (RE project developer). <\/strong>Offshore wind tenders now often include non-price criteria. We reviewed the tender documents for a European offshore project and provided input regarding system integration. 2024.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n REMIT (Utility)<\/strong>. Lion served as an expert witness on behalf of a European utility in a REMIT-related market manipulation lawsuit concerning balancing markets. 2024.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Value of flexibility (ZVEI).<\/strong> Small-scaled demand-side flexibility resources such as EVs, heat pumps, and solar batteries are widely acknowledged as core ingredients of future energy systems, but scale-up is sluggish in practice. In this report, we estimated the economic value for markets and grids based on a numerical Python model. 2023-24. Report (DE<\/a> | EN<\/a>)<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Cross-border forward markets (TSOs)<\/strong>. European TSOs issue long-term transmission rights. ACER had proposed numerous changes, including the establishment of a virtual hub. In this report for the German TSOs, we develop an analytical framework to assess cross-border forward markets and assess these proposals. 2023-24. Report<\/a><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Real-time price (Elia)<\/strong>. Belgium TSO Elia works on reforming its imbalance settlement price in the context of PICASSO. As part of a review committee, we provide input and assessments and support external communication. 2023-24.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Industrial power prices (Agora Energiewende)<\/strong>. Study on design options for electricity price subsidies for industrial consumers, considering incentives, hedging and flexibility. 2023.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Network charges (Staatskanzlei Niedersachsen)<\/strong>. Briefing paper on the current state of network charges in Germany, shortcomings, and reform options. 2023.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Electricity market reform (European Parliament)<\/strong>. Assessment of electricity market reform proposals such as CfDs, PPAs, price caps, and peak shaving. Joint project with Bruegel for ITRE committee. 2023. Report<\/a><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Smart retail tariffs (Utility)<\/strong>. Proposal for a dynamic retail tariff that offers customers price insurance without stifling decentralized flexibility (report DE<\/a>|EN<\/a>) and dynamic grid fees (report DE<\/a>|EN<\/a>). 2023.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n German electricity market (Utility).<\/strong> Along with PA Consulting, we provided a global energy company with strategic assessments of the German power market. 2023.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Revenue cap implementation (BNetzA)<\/strong>. Germany\u2019s energy regulator is tasked with implementing the revenue cap on power generators. Along with Frontier Economics, we provided economic expertise. Ongoing.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Passive balancing (multi client)<\/strong>. Study on the role of decentral balancing, i.e. the response of market parties to imbalance prices, commissioned by a group of market parties. 2023. Report (DE<\/a>|EN<\/a>)<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Electricity market design (Agora Energiewende)<\/strong>. Support of Germany\u2019s leading energy think tank on electricity market design, in particular regional dynamic network charges. 2022-23. Report (DE<\/a>|EN<\/a>)<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Gaming (TenneT)<\/strong>. Game-theoretical assessment of local markets for flexibility, formally identifying optimal increase-decrease bidding strategies and mitigation measures. Joint work with Takon and ZEW. 2021-24. Working paper<\/a><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Coal exit (BMWi)<\/strong>. Germany\u2019s government committed to cancel carbon certificates along with its coal exit. In this project with Aurora, we provided estimates how many certificates to delete. 2021-23.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Intraday \/ Balancing (TSO).<\/strong> Econometric identification of the link between intraday prices and balancing activation based on millions of individual transactions. We found a strong correlation, a possible sign for insider trading. 2022.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Electricity market design (Utility).<\/strong> Analytics and assessments on the EU market design reform, focusing on offshore wind. 2022.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Imbalance settlement pricing (Elia).<\/strong> Support in developing a new imbalance settlement pricing scheme in Belgium in the context of PICASSO. 2022.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Future gas costs (E3G).<\/strong> Assessment of future costs of gas supply for Berlin-based think tank E3G. 2022. Report<\/a><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Home battery storage (Sonnen).<\/strong> Simulations for optimizing home battery storage operations during the energy crisis. 2022.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n PV support scheme design (Swissgrid). S<\/strong>upport scheme for solar energy centered around generation adequacy. We proposed an optimized contract for differences. 2022.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Consumer centric market design (50Hertz \/ Elia)<\/strong>. Study on better integration of flexible consumers into power markets, particularly device-specific metering, passive balancing, and ex-ante firm imbalance pricing. 2022.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Balancing markets (Utility)<\/strong>. For a European storage investor, we provided an assessment of multiple European balancing markets and long-term balancing price forecasts. 2022.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Future Energy Outlook (TransitionZero)<\/strong>. Advice on setting up a global energy outlook, including recruitment and technical model development. 2021-22.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Charging infrastructure (Agora Verkehrswende).<\/strong> Partnering with Consentec, we assessed the market for public EV charging infrastructure and developed a proposal for a competitive market design. 2021-22. Report<\/a><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Nodal pricing model (TSO)<\/strong>. Development of a GAMS load flow model of Europe for simulations of locational marginal prices. 2021-22.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Dispatch Hubs (Elia \/ 50Hertz)<\/strong>. For TSOs Elia und 50Hertz we assess the incentives implied in multiple variants of their \u201cDispatch Hub\u201d proposals, in particular incentives for inc-dec gaming. 2020-22. Report<\/a><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Strommarkttreffen (Agora Energiewende)<\/strong>. For many years, we organized and grew Strommarkttreffen<\/a>, a professional network that links researchers with practitioners. Agora Energiewende supported us financially. 2016-21.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Intraday \/ balancing (multi client)<\/strong>. For a group of German electricity trading houses, we assessed the German intraday electricity market. Using state-of-the-art econometrics, we found the activation of balancing reserves to be followed by price movements. 2021. Report (DE<\/a>|EN<\/a>)<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Open energy outlook (TransitionZero)<\/strong>. On behalf of NGO TransitionZero, we developed a technical proposal for a transparent, rigorous global energy systems model. 2021.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Redispatch for loads (BMWi). <\/strong>Outline of incentive-based participation of electricity consumers in Germany\u2019s redispatch system based on capacity remuneration. Key design parameters are assessed with respect to economic efficiency and gaming incentives. Study for the Economics Ministry. 2020-21.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Procurement of ancillary services (BMWi). <\/strong>Assessment of market-based procurement of non-frequency ancillary services such as inertia, black start capability and voltage support. Teaming up with EF.Ruhr and others, Neon served as work package leader. 2019-21. Report 1<\/a> | Report 2<\/a><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Italy\u2019s PUN (BMWi). <\/strong>The Italian electricity market has six different bidding zones, but consumers pay a uniform prezzio nationale unico<\/em> (PUN). For Germany\u2019s Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy, we assessed the pro\u2019s and con\u2019s of such an arrangement. 2020.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n System imbalances (Trading company). <\/strong>During three episodes in June 2019, Germany\u2019s power system was heavily out of balance. For a European trading house, we provided expertise and analysis on the reasons and regulatory implications. 2019-20.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n RE auction design (BMWi). <\/strong>Evaluation of Germany\u2019s renewable energy auctions and assessment of reform options on behalf of Germany\u2019s Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy. Navigant served as project lead. Neon contributed analyses of system-friendly wind power and locational signals. 2018-20. Report<\/a><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Open modeling (BMWi). <\/strong>Study on open source energy system modeling and open data in the energy sector for BMWi. Neon lead a consortium of DIW Berlin, TU Berlin and ETH Zurich. 2018-20. OPSD<\/a> | Report<\/a> | Paper<\/a><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Market-based redispatch (BMWi). <\/strong>Large study on competitive procurement of redispatch resources and local flexibility markets. Our core conclusion was that the risk of inc-dec gaming likely outweighs potential benefits. Neon served as project lead of a large consortium. 2017-20. Markt\/Netz report (DE)<\/a> | Final Report (DE<\/a> | EN<\/a>)<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n EU electricity market design (BMWi). <\/strong>Policy advice on wholesale market and balancing market design for Germany\u2019s Economics Ministry in the context of the Clean Energy Package. Neon was member of a consortium with Connect Energy Economics, Consentec, and others. 2016-19.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n ENTSO-E Transparency Platform (European Commission). <\/strong>Quality assessment of the data provided by European Transmission System Operators for DG Energy, Brussels. 2017. An article based on this study appeared in Applied Energy<\/em>. Report<\/a> | Article<\/a><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Grid benefits of offshore wind (RE project developer). <\/strong>Neon delivered input to a policy paper, assessing the grid and system benefits of offshore wind, driver by high capacity factors. 2016.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Wind value lift (RE project developer). <\/strong>Evaluation of design options and operation strategies to improve the economics of wind power under market conditions. 2016-17.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Trading benchmark (Trading company). <\/strong>Regulatory assessment and quantitative cost benchmarks for portfolio management costs of renewable energy for the trading department of a major European utility. 2017.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Nodal vs. zonal pricing (BMWi). <\/strong>Consulting on locational price signals in wholesale markets for Germany\u2019s Economics Ministry. Joint project with Consentec. 2016-17. Report<\/a><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Open Power System Data (BMWi). <\/strong>Construction of an online platform for European power system data. Neon coordinated a team of three research institutes. 2015-17. Platform<\/a><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n RE time series (Utility). <\/strong>Neon developed time series of wind and solar generation at high granularity from re-analysis models. 2016.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Electricity market design (IEA-RETD). <\/strong>Assessment of long-term wholesale and retail power market design under very high shares of variable renewables in cooperation with FTI CL Energy. 2015-16. Report<\/a><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Benefits of hydro flexibility (Utility). <\/strong>Model-based assessment of capture prices for a European utility. Neon provided a model-based assessment of the market value of wind energy and hydroelectricity. 2016.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Price drop (Swedish Energy). <\/strong>Swedish wholesale power prices declined by two thirds from 2010 to 2015. Neon conducted a model-based assessment of the reasons for this price drop. 2016. Report<\/a><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Wind value in the Nordics (Energiforsk). <\/strong>Model-based assessment of the market value of wind energy in the hydro-dominated power system of the Nordic region. Neon designed the study, developed the model, and wrote the report, which appeared in Applied Energy. <\/em>2016. Article<\/a><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Model development (Trading company). <\/strong>Neon supported the trading department of a major European utility in power market model development. 2015.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Whole system costs (DECC). <\/strong>Neon reviewed a report on whole system costs of wind and solar power for the\u00a0UK Department of Energy and Climate Change, London. 2015. <\/strong>Report<\/a><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n2025<\/h2>\n
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