The Economics of Power Storage: Theory and Empirical Analysis for Central Europe

This volume focuses on demand side developments and on the regulated as well as the economic framework conditions those storage technologies have to compete in and draws a clear picture of the economic feasibility of large scale storage options in Central Europe for the coming decades. The potential contribution of power storage to deal with upcoming technological and economical challenges in various areas of the electricity sector is finally assessed and a recommendation concerning future investments in one or more of the examined storage technology options is given.