UID:
edocfu_9958080274502883
Format:
xix, 155 pages :
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illustrations ;
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26 cm.
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
0-8213-8824-X
Series Statement:
World Bank study
Content:
Virtually every country in the world faces the challenge of designing the regulatory and financial mechanisms that ensure cost-effective procurement of generation to supply electricity demand. Historically, procurement of generation has been particularly difficult in the emerging economies of Asia, Latin America and Africa. High and usually volatile load growth rates, limited access to financing and immature electricity markets have presented obstacles that have introduced challenges to the procurement process. More recently, environmental concerns regarding land use, impact on biodiversity,
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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Introduction -- Auctions--basic concepts -- Electricity auctions : experiences in different jurisdictions -- Auctions in Latin America -- Auctions in Asia, Oceania, Europe, North America, and multi-country -- Auctions and renewable energy sources -- Main lessons -- Conclusions.
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-8213-8822-3
Language:
English
