The energy transition is at a crossroads. On the one hand, the rapid deployment of renewable energy and storage is reshaping electricity systems and creating new opportunities for workers, industries, and regions. On the other, it is bringing to the surface a new set of economic and social challenges —ranging from investment and market design related issues, to distributional impacts and political feasibility— that could slow the pace and weaken the ambition of the transition. This public lecture will survey some of these challenges through the lenses of recent advances in economic research, highlighting the trade-offs policymakers face and the tools available to address them.
Natalia Fabra is Professor of Economics at Cemfi and an internationally recognized expert in energy economics. Her research focuses on electricity markets, competition policy, and the regulation of energy systems in the context of the energy transition. She regularly advises European institutions and national governments on energy and climate policy. Please find more information about Prof. Natalia Fabra on her website.
