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In a new report, EWI scientists examine the effects of the coal phase-out on wholesale electricity prices and other electricity cost components. In a further step, concrete methods will be developed to estimate the possible increases in electricity prices.

Because conventional power generation is declining, the stability of the power grids will no longer be fully secured in the future without countermeasures. This and what could be done about it is shown in a new study by scientists from EWI and the consulting firm ef.Ruhr.

The university junior professor will work as “Chief Energy Meteorologist” at EWI. As such, she will deepen and further develop the climate- and weather-related aspects of the EWI’s research.

The decline in conventional generation poses challenges for the electricity market. EWI examines these challenges and presents various mechanisms to address them.

Carbon-neutral hydrogen is likely to play an essential role in a decarbonised energy system. However, there is still a lot of research to be done on costs and regulatory requirements.

Coal will thus remain the largest source of electricity in the world. This is the conclusion of the IEA report “Coal 2019”, in which two EWI researchers were involved.