‘An Introductory Guide to the GB Energy Industry’ is a series of eight separate chapters commissioned by Energy Systems Catapult and Energy Innovation Centre. Chapter 7 – The role of the supplier.

It provides a succinct overview of the current UK energy market structure, key players, and emerging trends of this rapidly evolving market. It is aimed at those new to the sector, those looking for a broader perspective and those with sector experience looking to consolidate their understanding.

Chapter 7 of the guide focuses on gas market structure, including:

• The supplier hub principle
• Suppliers in the market
• The structure of the markets
• Consumer price trends
• The consumer cost chain.

An Introductory Guide to the GB Energy Industry

The guide won’t make you an expert in 40 pages, but it will give you a clearer picture of the current state of the market. We have provided eight key sections detailing the key areas of the market. These are:

• The importance of the gas and electricity markets to the wider economic and regulatory landscape
• Electricity market structure
• Gas market structure
• Energy market design for electricity and gas and the importance of wholesale trading
• GB energy networks
• Energy policy
• The role of the energy supplier
• Emerging trends and the future of the GB gas and electricity markets

Chapter 7 of the guide is focused on: The role of the supplier.

The complete guide will also be available as a PDF download once all of the chapters have been released.

Each section has been authored by a subject expert from Cornwall Energy.