These are the questions examined in this review, which considers a wide range of options in both generation and transmission.
Competition strengthens the search for the most cost-effective technologies.
In existing plants, reliability, life extension, operating flexibility and demand-side technology are some of the major factors of change. In new plants, gas turbines are set to continue their growth, but there is still a place for conventional steam and other power plants. New government policies for technology support and environmental protection also have a role in evolving technological choices when competition is introduced. Telecommunications Summary and Conclusions References Tables and Figures Tables Table 1. Technology Support Features in Selected Competitive Electricity Markets Table 2.