ACER’s new Country Sheets identify opportunities and threats in retail markets across the EU

"On 05/12/2024, the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) issued an update regarding ACER’s new Country Sheets identify opportunities and threats in retail markets across the EU. The Country Sheets provide insights into key market facts, consumer trends, national progress towards decarbonisation targets, and a high-level SWOT analysis for each market." The agency finds that demand-side flexibility remains limited due to fixed-price contracts, hindering consumers' active participation in electricity markets. This is despite the potential offered by smart metering.