2021 Energy Sector Report
As part of the energy transition, new infrastructure-dependent energy markets are currently emerging. In its 8th Sector Report on Energy, the Monopolies Commission focuses on competition in the charging point sector and the development of hydrogen infrastructure, setting out recommendations for the next federal government: Reasonable prices at charging points require choice for charging customers; new hydrogen networks must be regulated flexibly and cross-subsidisation prevented; and monopolistic structures must be dismantled to ensure competition amongst electricity exchanges.
The infrastructure for charging and hydrogen is currently being developed. The Federal Government should ensure that it puts in place the necessary structures now to realise the full potential of competitive markets.
Episode 3: Energy 2021 – Electricity exchanges, electric charging points and hydrogen
Jürgen Kühling and Elif Senel discuss the findings of the 2021 Energy Sector Report on our Cast4Competition podcast.