Electricity Market Design

Why Are Electricity Prices Negative? When Too Much Generation Becomes a Market Problem

Why are electricity prices negative? Wind and solar surpluses, grid congestion, inflexible plants, and limited storage can push wholesale prices below zero.

Types of Electricity Markets: The Four Archetypes, from Vertically Integrated Utilities to Liberalized Pools

How do electricity markets differ? This guide compares four archetypes, from vertically integrated utilities to liberalized wholesale and retail markets.