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This research aims to quantify the effects of hybrid interconnectors on Europe’s day-ahead electricity market.

January 18, 2026PLoS ONEOpen Access

Offshore wind and hybrids - A counterfactual case study for impacts in the coupled day-ahead market of Europe

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Case study quantifies impacts on electricity prices and benefits in Europe’s hybrid interconnector market, suggesting important planning strategies.

This research aims to quantify the effects of hybrid interconnectors on Europe’s day-ahead electricity market.
Analyzed a hypothetical hybrid interconnector in the Baltic Sea using the Euphemia algorithm.
Utilized historical order books from 2023 and 2024 for market coupling evaluation.
Conducted a counterfactual analysis contrasting hybrid and radial setups.
A hybrid interconnector could yield greater European welfare compared to radial connections.
Price effects and power exchanges extend beyond host countries.
Different distribution of economic surplus occurs between offshore producers, transmission operators, and consumers.

Fliegner et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Case study quantifies impacts on electricity prices and benefits in Europe’s hybrid interconnector market, suggesting important planning strategies.