Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Claude Crampes and Nils-Henrik M. von der Fehr Title: Decentralised Cross-Border Interconnection Classification-JEL: F0 Volume: Volume 44 Issue: Number 4 Year: 2023 Abstract: Reaping the full benefits from cross-border interconnection typically requires reinforcement of national networks. When the relevant parts of the networks are complements, a lack of coordination between national transmission system operators results in investment below optimal levels in both interconnectors and national infrastructure. A subsidy to financially sustain interconnector building is not sufficient to restore optimality; indeed, even when possible, such subsidisation may have to be restrained so as not to encourage cross-border capacities that will not be fully utilised due to lack of investment in national systems. Handle: RePEc:aen:journl:ej44-4-Fehr File-URL: http://www.iaee.org/en/publications/ejarticle.aspx?id=4031 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to IAEE members and subscribers.