Effects of deregulation on electricity distribution: a review of distribution remuneration schemes

In this paper, a review about distribution activity remuneration has been made from a theoretical point of view and from a practical one. For that, the theoretical basis of the most generally used schemes for distribution remuneration is explained, showing the advantages and inconveniences stated by its practical implementation. Also, the way these schemes are taken into practice is shown explaining the distribution remuneration schemes used in several countries with their electric sectors liberalised or in a process of liberalisation