An overview of the Portuguese electricity market

Paula Ferreira; Madalena Araújo; M. E.J. O'Kelly

doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2006.06.003

An overview of the Portuguese electricity market

Paula Ferreira, Madalena Araújo, M. E.J. O'Kelly

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ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory

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Abstract

The electricity market in Portugal was recently opened up to all consumers. However, it remains highly concentrated in terms of control of production and supply and long-term power purchase arrangements still coexist with free market operation. This paper discusses the electricity market restructuring process in Portugal, presenting the market main characteristics in past years and the present situation. The evolution of the electricity prices in Portugal is analysed, and a comparison with EU-15 is presented. Special attention is given to Spain due to the possibility of cross-border competition in the future, arising from the formation of the Iberian electricity market.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1967-1977
Number of pages	11
Journal	Energy Policy
Volume	35
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2006.06.003
Publication status	Published - Mar 2007

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Electricity
Portugal
Prices

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