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Under the proposed reform, contracts for difference will become mandatory for low-carbon power plants that require national subsidies.

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Video. Electricity market reform: What exactly is a contract for difference?

Updated: 15/03/2023 - 16:55 GMT+1

The reform proposed by the European Commission has a strong focus on long-term electricity contracts.

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