The New Electricity System: Economic Efficiency & Sustainability

The rapid development of the global economy and the electricity sector has positioned the power industry as a pivotal player in driving sustainable development and achieving emission reduction targets. In recent years, the increasing energy demand, coupled with growing environmental concerns, has necessitated a shift towards more sustainable and efficient energy systems. This transformation is not only essential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions but also for ensuring reliable and affordable access to electricity across different regions. Nowadays, some countries have gradually established power systems mainly based on new energy. These reforms are designed not only to keep pace with the increasing demands of a growing global economy but also to address environmental concerns and enhance the overall efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of power generation. During this, the reform of electricity marketization is also being carried out simultaneously. Electricity marketization reform refers to the transition from traditional, often government-controlled electricity systems towards more competitive and market-oriented frameworks. The primary goal of electricity marketization reform is to move away from monopolistic structures where a single entity controls the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, towards an open market system to improve efficiency and sustainability.

This research aims to explore the economic efficiency and environmental sustainability of the new electricity system, focusing on the market structure, industry structure, consumer behavior, environmental impact, policy effectiveness, cost-benefit dynamics, etc. It also examines the shift towards market-oriented reforms (electricity marketization) to boost competition, innovation, and the adoption of renewable energy, smart grids, and energy storage technologies. The study also assesses the economic viability of clean technologies and provides insights for evidence-based policy-making that aligns electricity reform with economic growth and environmental sustainability.

To gather further insights into the economic dimensions of new electricity systems, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
-Economic impacts of the new electricity system.
-Cost-benefit analysis of renewable energy.
-Effectiveness of policy instruments in driving electricity market reform.
-Role of new systems in promoting clean technologies.
-Modeling of new electricity systems.
-Economic feasibility of energy storage solutions.

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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Policy and Practice Reviews
• Policy Brief
• Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: Renewable Energy, Electricity Systems, Energy Storage TechnologiesEconomics of Electricity Systems, Clean Technologies

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