Many models in energy economics assess the cost of alternative power generation
technologies. As an input, the models require well-calibrated assumptions for the cost of …

An increasing number of countries use auctions to allocate support for renewable energies.
One major objective of policymakers when designing auctions is support cost efficiency, ie …

Substantial renewable energy (RE) cost reductions have raised the prospect of a subsidy-
free RE era of the energy transition. The envisaged policy cornerstones of this era are …

Most existing renewables support schemes distort location and dispatch decisions. Many
impose unnecessary risk on developers, increasing support costs. Efficient policy sets the …

We present a case study and analysis of Alberta's Renewable Electricity Program, one of a
suite of policies implemented between 2015 and 2019 to increase the share of renewable …

This paper explores climate-friendly projects that could be part of the COVID-19 recovery
while jump-starting the transition of the European basic materials industry. Findings from a …

We aim to provide an overview of renewable subsidy schemes, thereby focusing on
renewable investment incentives and cost effects in a uniformly-priced market zone …

Decarbonizing Europe by 2050 requires significant capital investments in renewable energy
(RE). The weighted average costs of capital (WACC) greatly impact RE production costs and …

This report is framed within the discussions on the costs of capital for renewable energy
projects and the implementation of auctions for renewable energy sources in Europe. The …

We report a potential self-reinforcing design flaw in the variable market premium scheme
that occurs if variable renewable energy power plants receiving a premium become price …