Introduction

Each country profile looks at market structures, regulatory environments, supply/demand balances, imports and, where appropriate, wholesale markets.

Scope

Analysis of market fundamentals, infrastructure, national and regional legislation and supply/demand conditions. Insight into the widely varying market conditions and structures within the European power sector.

Highlights

Each of the 33 markets is analysed with specific detail in the following areas: Market Summary - An overview of the main trends and characteristics of each market. Supply and demand balance - A statistical analysis of supply sources combined with consumption by end use sector. Supply Overview - A detailed analysis of indigenous production trends and trade flows Demand Overview - An analysis of current and historical sectoral demand trends. Regulatory Structure - An examination of key governmental, legal and political influences on the sector. Infrastructure - An overview of key generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure.

Reasons to Purchase

Obtain up-to-date, relevant and standardised information on European and related electricity markets from a single source. Gain a logical framework to monitor market developments trends, identify opportunities and plan strategies. Save time tracking multiple information sources.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
DATAMONITOR VIEW 2
CATALYST 2
SUMMARY 2
METHODOLOGY 2
ANALYSIS 3
Market Summary 3
Supply and Demand Balance 4
Supply Overview 5
Demand Overview 7
Regulatory Structure 8
Infrastructure 9
APPENDIX 13
Definitions 13
Ask the analyst 13
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Power Supply & Demand Balance, 2004-05 4
Table 2: Main Latvenergo Hydro Plants 10
Table 3: Latvenergo Electricity Distribution Network 12
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Power Production by Fuel Input, 2005 6
Figure 2: Power Production by Fuel Input, 1990-2005 7
Figure 3: End User Demand, 1990-2020 8
Figure 4: End User Demand, 2005 9
Figure 5: Power Generation Capacity by Type, 1975-2005 12
Figure 6: Power Grid 13