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Scale, Governance and Net Zero: Decentralisation vs Centralisation in Electricity

Year: 2025

Type: preprint

Abstract: This paper explores the concept of scale within the future electricity sector. First, we discuss the theory and evidence behind economies of scale and scope and how they might apply to firm sizes within the electricity supply sector. Next, we consider how the governance of the electricity sector might influence firm scale. Finally, we explore how the nature of what is required to get to net zero might shape firm scales. Overall, we suggest that decentralisation trends within the electricity sector do not clearly imply that large firms will become less significant in a net zero electricity sector.

Source: RePEc: Research Papers in Economics

DOI: 10.17863/cam.118365

Author: Pollitt, M. G.

Language: English

Topic: Renewable energy and sustainable power systems

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Affordable and clean energy, Climate action

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6944335695

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