Flow-based market coupling – what's all the fuss about?
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In October, the Nordic power market introduced a new calculation method for cross-zonal capacity to improve Nordic grid utilisation. However, so-called flow-based market coupling, in place for almost a decade in continental Europe, has received a rocky reception in the north. Particularly amongst policy makers and small companies. So, what exactly is it, and why has it caused a furore in the Nordic region?In this episode, Richard speaks to TenneT's flow-based expert Frank Boerman, to unp...
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