The adoption of the 20-20-20 energy policy framework and the decarbonisation vision for Europe by 2050 have led to a fundamental transition process with far-reaching impacts on European power markets.

 Is a new market design needed?Following on from the successful EURELECTRIC event on 12 December 2013, this conference will address the main outstanding issues related to the implementation/expansion of capacity remuneration mechanisms across Europe.

What are the main design options available to policymakers to remunerate energy and capacity products in a market based way?Focus will be placed inter alia on:discussions held at regional level to coordinate generation adequacy assessment and capacity remuneration towards a possiblesingle model (PLEF, France-Germany energy dialogue), including a EURELECTRIC assessment of market design alternatives;attempts made by countries implementing capacity remuneration mechanisms to accommodate cross-border participation.