Ignacio Herrera Anchustegui & Leigh Hancher 
Research Handbook on EU Competition Law and the Energy Transition [PDF ebook] 

The Research Handbook on EU Competition Law and the Energy Transition comprehensively analyses key topics in the field, covering both traditional and emerging antitrust, state aid, and policy issues related to energy transformation, increased sustainability goals and the functioning of European energy markets.Across 17 authoritative chapters, leading experts in the competition, state aid and energy law fields blend academic rigour with practical insights. Contemporary issues are discussed such as the European energy markets’ regulatory frameworks, the legality of agreements between energy players, market power abuse in energy markets, and the way that states may play a direct role when intervening in the sector to promote renewable energy forms of the security of energy supply. The Research Handbook examines current geopolitical, social and technological changes and challenges in the energy sector within an economic law context and addresses the ongoing restructuring of European energy markets.Balancing theory, practice and actionable advice, this Research Handbook is an essential reference work for academics and students in competition and antitrust law and energy law. Legal practitioners and policymakers working in the energy and competition law sector will also find this to be an indispensable resource.The Research Handbook on EU Competition Law and the Energy Transition comprehensively analyses key topics in the field, covering both traditional and emerging antitrust, state aid, and policy issues related to energy transformation, increased sustainability goals and the functioning of European energy markets.Across 17 authoritative chapters, leading experts in the competition, state aid and energy law fields blend academic rigour with practical insights. Contemporary issues are discussed such as the European energy markets’ regulatory frameworks, the legality of agreements between energy players, market power abuse in energy markets, and the way that states may play a direct role when intervening in the sector to promote renewable energy forms of the security of energy supply. The Research Handbook examines current geopolitical, social and technological changes and challenges in the energy sector within an economic law context and addresses the ongoing restructuring of European energy markets.Balancing theory, practice and actionable advice, this Research Handbook is an essential reference work for academics and students in competition and antitrust law and energy law. Legal practitioners and policymakers working in the energy and competition law sector will also find this to be an indispensable resource.