Transforming the European Energy System

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• ABSTRACT
• INHALTSANGABE
• ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
• RESEARCH CONTEXT
• INTRODUCTION
• THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
• The European Union's Energy Policy
• Market Liberalisation and Smart Grids
• Market Integration and Smart Grids
• METHODOLOGY
• Research Design and Data Collection
• Case Studies
• Stakeholder Interviews
• RESULTS AND ANALYSIS
• The Legal Framework for Smart Grids
• The Third Energy Package
• The Smart Grids Deployment
• Case Study: Germany
• Case Study: Denmark
• DISCUSSION
• The Impact of Smart Grids on Energy Market Liberalisation
• The Impact of Smart Grids on Energy Market Integration
• CONCLUSION
• RECOMMENDATIONS
• REFERENCES
• APPENDIX

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This master thesis explores the relationship between Smart Grids, energy market liberalisation and European energy market integration. It aims to analyse the impact of Smart Grid deployment on the European energy system, focusing on its role in driving market liberalisation and facilitating cross-border energy trade.

• The legal framework for Smart Grids in Europe
• The impact of Smart Grids on energy market liberalisation
• The role of Smart Grids in facilitating European energy market integration
• Case studies of Smart Grid deployment in Germany and Denmark
• Recommendations for best practices in Smart Grid regulation

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The thesis begins by outlining the theoretical framework for the research, exploring the European Union's energy policy, market liberalisation, and the role of Smart Grids in both. The methodology section details the research design, data collection methods, and case studies used to analyse the relationship between Smart Grids and energy market dynamics. The results and analysis chapter examines the legal framework for Smart Grids in Europe, focusing on the Third Energy Package and the specificities of Smart Grid deployment in Germany and Denmark. The discussion section delves into the impact of Smart Grids on energy market liberalisation and integration, while the conclusion offers a summary of the findings and recommendations for future policy-making.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This thesis focuses on the legal and economic aspects of Smart Grid deployment in Europe. Key themes include energy market liberalisation, energy market integration, Smart Grid technology, renewable energy, and cross-border energy trade. The research examines the regulatory framework for Smart Grids, their impact on energy markets, and the potential for their role in achieving a more sustainable and integrated European energy system.