From 2002 to 2008, he has been Director of the \"Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica\" IIT (Tecnological Research Institute) at Comillas University.

He is Full Professor at the Electrical Engineering Department.

He has participated in several consultancy and research projects concerning operation, planning, economy and regulation of electricity energy systems for several Spanish and foreign firms and regulatory commissions, related with the electricity industry.

Areas of interest:

Electric power systems analysis, optimisation, regulation economic, operation and planning. Optimisation techniques.

Highlighted Publications

S. Gómez, L. Olmos, A. Ramos, M. Rivier, "A bi-level framework to analyse the alternative use of FTRs as a long-term risk hedging instrument. Application to a European case study", Applied Energy, Vol. 380, pp. 125094, February 2025. [Online: December 2024] doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.125094
JCR-JIF: 12,200 Q1 (2025); - SJR: 2,864 Q1 (2025);
L. Herding, L. Carvalho, R. Cossent, M. Rivier, "A security-aware dynamic hosting capacity approach to enhance the integration of renewable generation in distribution networks", International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, Vol. 161, pp. 110210, October 2024. [Online: September 2024] doi: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2024.110210
JCR-JIF: 5,000 Q1 (2024); 5,300 Q1 (2025) - SJR: 1,714 Q1 (2024); 1,482 Q1 (2025)
L. Herding, R. Cossent, M. Rivier, S. Bañales, "Assessing the impact of renewable energy penetration and geographical allocation on transmission expansion cost: a comparative analysis of two large-scale systems", Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks, Vol. 38, pp. 101349, June 2024. [Online: March 2024] doi: 10.1016/j.segan.2024.101349
JCR-JIF: 5,600 Q1 (2024); 5,700 Q1 (2025) - SJR: 1,378 Q1 (2024); 1,239 Q1 (2025)
P. Mastropietro, P. Rodilla, M. Rivier, C. Batlle, "Reliability options: regulatory recommendations for the next generation of capacity remuneration mechanisms", Energy Policy, Vol. 185, pp. 113959, February 2024. [Online: December 2023] doi: 10.1016/j.enpol.2023.113959
JCR-JIF: 9,200 Q1 (2024); 9,300 Q1 (2025) - SJR: 2,692 Q1 (2024); 2,516 Q1 (2025)
L. Herding, R. Cossent, M. Rivier, J.P. Chaves, T. Gómez, "Assessment of electricity network investment for the integration of high RES shares : a Spanish-like case study", Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks, Vol. 28, pp. 100561, December 2021. [Online: November 2021] doi: 10.1016/j.segan.2021.100561
JCR-JIF: 5,405 Q1 (2021); 5,700 Q1 (2025) - SJR: 1,200 Q1 (2021); 1,239 Q1 (2025)

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Journal Publications

L. Herding, L. Carvalho, R. Cossent, M. Rivier, "Renewable Capacity Investment Planning under Distribution Grid Hosting Capacity Uncertainty: a CVaR-based Approach", Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks, Vol. 47, pp. 102409, September 2026. [Online: July 2026] doi: 10.1016/j.segan.2026.102409
JCR-JIF: 5,700 Q1 (2025) - SJR: 1,239 Q1 (2025)
S. Gómez, L. Olmos, A. Ramos, M. Rivier, "A bi-level framework to analyse the alternative use of FTRs as a long-term risk hedging instrument. Application to a European case study", Applied Energy, Vol. 380, pp. 125094, February 2025. [Online: December 2024] doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.125094
JCR-JIF: 12,200 Q1 (2025); - SJR: 2,864 Q1 (2025);
L. Herding, M. Pérez-Bravo, R. Barrella, R. Cossent, M. Rivier, "Large-scale estimation of electricity distribution grid reinforcement requirements for the energy transition – A 2030 Spanish case study", Energy Reports, Vol. 12, pp. 5432 - 5444, December 2024. [Online: November 2024] doi: 10.1016/j.egyr.2024.11.026
JCR-JIF: 5,100 Q2 (2024); 6,600 Q2 (2025) - SJR: 1,172 Q1 (2024); 1,197 Q1 (2025)
L. Herding, L. Carvalho, R. Cossent, M. Rivier, "A security-aware dynamic hosting capacity approach to enhance the integration of renewable generation in distribution networks", International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, Vol. 161, pp. 110210, October 2024. [Online: September 2024] doi: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2024.110210
JCR-JIF: 5,000 Q1 (2024); 5,300 Q1 (2025) - SJR: 1,714 Q1 (2024); 1,482 Q1 (2025)
L. Herding, R. Cossent, M. Rivier, S. Bañales, "Assessing the impact of renewable energy penetration and geographical allocation on transmission expansion cost: a comparative analysis of two large-scale systems", Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks, Vol. 38, pp. 101349, June 2024. [Online: March 2024] doi: 10.1016/j.segan.2024.101349
JCR-JIF: 5,600 Q1 (2024); 5,700 Q1 (2025) - SJR: 1,378 Q1 (2024); 1,239 Q1 (2025)
P. Mastropietro, P. Rodilla, M. Rivier, C. Batlle, "Mecanismos de capacidad para la transición energética: retos y recomendaciones para el diseño de opciones de fiabilidad", Papeles de Energía, Nº. 24, pp. 69 - 105, February 2024.
P. Mastropietro, P. Rodilla, M. Rivier, C. Batlle, "Reliability options: regulatory recommendations for the next generation of capacity remuneration mechanisms", Energy Policy, Vol. 185, pp. 113959, February 2024. [Online: December 2023] doi: 10.1016/j.enpol.2023.113959
JCR-JIF: 9,200 Q1 (2024); 9,300 Q1 (2025) - SJR: 2,692 Q1 (2024); 2,516 Q1 (2025)
S. Huclin, J.P. Chaves, A. Ramos, M. Rivier, T. Freire-Barceló, F. Martín, T. Gómez, A. Sánchez, "Exploring the roles of storage technologies in the Spanish electricity system with high share of renewable energy", Energy Reports, Vol. 8, pp. 4041 - 4057, November 2022. [Online: March 2022] doi: 10.1016/j.egyr.2022.03.032
JCR-JIF: 5,200 Q2 (2022); 6,600 Q2 (2025) - SJR: 0,973 Q2 (2022); 1,197 Q1 (2025)
T. Freire-Barceló, F. Martín, A. Sánchez, M. Rivier, T. Gómez, S. Huclin, J.P. Chaves, A. Ramos, "Storage and demand response contribution to firm capacity: analysis of the Spanish electricity system", Energy Reports, Vol. 8, pp. 10546 - 10560, November 2022. [Online: August 2022] doi: 10.1016/j.egyr.2022.08.014
JCR-JIF: 5,200 Q2 (2022); 6,600 Q2 (2025) - SJR: 0,973 Q2 (2022); 1,197 Q1 (2025)
L. Herding, R. Cossent, M. Rivier, J.P. Chaves, T. Gómez, "Assessment of electricity network investment for the integration of high RES shares : a Spanish-like case study", Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks, Vol. 28, pp. 100561, December 2021. [Online: November 2021] doi: 10.1016/j.segan.2021.100561
JCR-JIF: 5,405 Q1 (2021); 5,700 Q1 (2025) - SJR: 1,200 Q1 (2021); 1,239 Q1 (2025)
S. Doménech, F.A. Campos, J. Villar, M. Rivier, "Joint energy and capacity equilibrium model for centralized and behind-the-meter distributed generation", International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, Vol. 131, pp. 107055, October 2021. [Online: April 2021] doi: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2021.107055
JCR-JIF: 5,659 Q1 (2021); 5,300 Q1 (2025) - SJR: 1,544 Q1 (2021); 1,482 Q1 (2025)
S. Doménech, F.A. Campos, J. Villar, M. Rivier, "An equilibrium approach for modeling centralized and behind-the-meter distributed generation expansion", Electric Power Systems Research, Vol. 184, pp. 106337, July 2020. [Online: April 2020] doi: 10.1016/j.epsr.2020.106337
JCR-JIF: 3,414 Q2 (2020); 4,300 Q2 (2025) - SJR: 0,845 Q1 (2020); 1,192 Q1 (2025)
D. Sun, L. Olmos, M. Rivier, "Considering local air pollution in the benefit assessment and cost allocation of cross border transmission projects", Energies, Vol. 13, nº. 6, pp. 1426, March 2020. [Online: March 2020] doi: 10.3390/en13061426
JCR-JIF: 3,004 Q3 (2020); 3,900 Q3 (2025) - SJR: 0,598 Q2 (2020); 0,748 Q1 (2025)
T. Gerres, J.P. Chaves, F. Martín, M. Rivier, R. Cossent, A. Sánchez, T. Gómez, "Rethinking the electricity market design: remuneration mechanisms to reach high RES shares. Results from a Spanish case study", Energy Policy, Vol. 129, pp. 1320 - 1330, June 2019. [Online: March 2019] doi: 10.1016/j.enpol.2019.03.034
JCR-JIF: 5,042 Q1 (2019); 9,300 Q1 (2025) - SJR: 2,168 Q1 (2019); 2,516 Q1 (2025)
T. Gómez, M. Rivier, J.P. Chaves, F. Martín, T. Gerres, "Señales de precio a la inversión en un mercado eléctrico con elevada penetración de renovables", Papeles de Energía, Nº. 6, pp. 9 - 38, January 2019.
A. Held, M. Ragwitz, F. Sensfuss, G. Resch, L. Olmos, A. Ramos, M. Rivier, "How can the renewables targets be reached cost-effectively? Policy options for the development of renewables and the transmission grid", Energy Policy, Vol. 116, pp. 112 - 126, May 2018. [Online: February 2018] doi: 10.1016/j.enpol.2018.01.025
JCR-JIF: 4,880 Q1 (2018); 9,300 Q1 (2025) - SJR: Q1 (2018); 2,516 Q1 (2025)
L. Olmos, M. Rivier, I.J. Pérez-Arriaga, "Transmission expansion benefits: the key to redesigning the regulation of electricity transmission in a regional context", Economics of Energy & Environmental Policy, Vol. 7, nº. 1, pp. 47 - 62, March 2018. doi: 10.5547/2160-5890.7.1.lolm
JCR-JIF: 2,034 Q2 (2018); 1,100 Q3 (2025) - SJR: Q1 (2018); 0,323 Q3 (2025)
P. Dueñas, A. Ramos, K. Tapia Ahumada, L. Olmos, M. Rivier, I.J. Pérez-Arriaga, "Security of supply in a carbon-free electric power system: the case of Iceland", Applied Energy, Vol. 212, pp. 443 - 454, February 2018. [Online: December 2017] doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.12.028
JCR-JIF: 8,426 Q1 (2018); 12,200 Q1 (2025) - SJR: Q1 (2018); 2,864 Q1 (2025)
F. Martín, A. Sánchez, M. Rivier, C. Calvillo, "Centralized vs distributed generation. A model to assess the relevance of some thermal and electric factors. Application to the Spanish case study.", Energy, Vol. 134, pp. 850 - 863, September 2017. [Online: June 2017] doi: 10.1016/j.energy.2017.06.055
JCR-JIF: 4,968 Q1 (2017); 10,100 Q1 (2025) - SJR: Q1 (2017); 2,060 Q1 (2025)
Y. Tohidi, L. Olmos, M. Rivier, M.R. Hesamzadeh, "Coordination of generation and transmission development through generation transmission charges - a game theoretical approach", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 32, nº. 2, pp. 1103 - 1114, March 2017. [Online: June 2016] doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2016.2581218
JCR-JIF: 5,255 Q1 (2017); 8,700 Q1 (2025) - SJR: Q1 (2017); 4,217 Q1 (2025)
F. Martín, A. Sánchez, M. Rivier, "Prosumers’ optimal DER investments and DR usage for thermal and electrical loads in isolated microgrids", Electric Power Systems Research, Vol. 140, pp. 473 - 484, November 2016. [Online: June 2016] doi: 10.1016/j.epsr.2016.05.028
JCR-JIF: 2,688 Q2 (2016); 4,300 Q2 (2025) - SJR: Q1 (2016); 1,192 Q1 (2025)
F. Martín, A. Sánchez, M. Rivier, "A literature review of microgrids: a functional layer based classification", Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 62, pp. 1133 - 1153, September 2016. [Online: May 2016] doi: 10.1016/j.rser.2016.05.025
JCR-JIF: 8,050 Q1 (2016); 18,000 Q1 (2025) - SJR: Q1 (2016); 3,995 Q1 (2025)
D. Fitiwi, L. Olmos, M. Rivier, F. de Cuadra, I.J. Pérez-Arriaga, "Finding a representative network losses model for large-scale transmission expansion planning with renewable energy sources", Energy, Vol. 101, pp. 343 - 358, April 2016. [Online: March 2016] doi: 10.1016/j.energy.2016.02.015
JCR-JIF: 4,520 Q1 (2016); 10,100 Q1 (2025) - SJR: Q1 (2016); 2,060 Q1 (2025)
D. Fitiwi, F. de Cuadra, L. Olmos, M. Rivier, "A new approach of clustering operational states for power network expansion planning problems dealing with RES generation operational variability and uncertainty", Energy, Vol. 90, nº. Part 2, pp. 1360 - 1376, October 2015. [Online: July 2015] doi: 10.1016/j.energy.2015.06.078
JCR-JIF: 4,292 Q1 (2015); 10,100 Q1 (2025) - SJR: 2,060 Q1 (2025)
L. Olmos, M. Rivier, D. Cabezudo, "An analysis of the marginal value of electricity transmission lines in the dispatch: possible applications", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 28, nº. 3, pp. 2737 - 2748, August 2013. [Online: April 2013] doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2013.2256936
JCR-JIF: 3,530 Q1 (2013); 8,700 Q1 (2025) - SJR: Q1 (2013); 4,217 Q1 (2025)
T. Gómez, I. Momber, M. Rivier, A. Sánchez, "Regulatory framework and business models for charging plug-in electric vehicles: infrastructure, agents, and commercial relationships", Energy Policy, Vol. 39, nº. 10, pp. 6360 - 6375, October 2011. [Online: August 2011] doi: 10.1016/j.enpol.2011.07.037
JCR-JIF: 2,723 Q1 (2011); 9,300 Q1 (2025) - SJR: Q1 (2011); 2,516 Q1 (2025)
T. Gómez, C. Mateo, A. Sánchez, J. Reneses, M. Rivier, "La retribución de la distribución de electricidad en España y el modelo de red de referencia", Estudios de Economía Aplicada, Vol. 29, nº. 2, pp. 661 - (24 pág), August 2011.
SJR: 0,123 Q4 (2020)
C. Batlle, C. Solé, M. Rivier, "A new security of supply mechanism for the Iberian market", The Electricity Journal, Vol. 21, nº. 2, pp. 63 - 73, March 2008. [Online: March 2008] doi: 10.1016/j.tej.2008.02.003
JCR-JIF: 2,200 Q4 (2024) - SJR: 0,826 Q1 (2025)
C. Batlle, C. Vázquez, M. Rivier, I.J. Pérez-Arriaga, "Enhancing power supply adequacy in Spain: Migrating from capacity payments to reliability options", Energy Policy, Vol. 35, nº. 9, pp. 4545 - 4554, September 2007. [Online: May 2007] doi: 10.1016/j.enpol.2007.04.002
JCR-JIF: 1,901 (2007); 9,300 Q1 (2025) - SJR: 2,516 Q1 (2025)
M. Ventosa, Á. Baíllo, A. Ramos, M. Rivier, "Electricity markets modeling trends", Energy Policy, Vol. 33, nº. 7, pp. 897 - 913, May 2005. [Online: November 2003] doi: 10.1016/j.enpol.2003.10.013
JCR-JIF: 0,958 (2005); 9,300 Q1 (2025) - SJR: 2,516 Q1 (2025)
Á. Baíllo, M. Ventosa, M. Rivier, A. Ramos, "Optimal offering strategies for generation companies operating in electricity spot markets", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 19, nº. 2, pp. 745 - 753, May 2004. [Online: May 2004] doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2003.821429
JCR-JIF: 0,821 (2004); 8,700 Q1 (2025) - SJR: 4,217 Q1 (2025)
M. Rivier, I.J. Pérez-Arriaga, C. Vázquez, "Will the California crisis perturb Spain's liberalization process?", IEEE Power Engineering Review, Vol. 22, nº. 8, pp. 15 - 16, August 2002. doi: 10.1109/MPER.2002.1021358
C. Vázquez, M. Rivier, I.J. Pérez-Arriaga, "A market approach to long-term security of supply", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 17, nº. 2, pp. 349 - 357, May 2002. [Online: May 2002] doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2002.1007903
JCR-JIF: 0,667 (2002); 8,700 Q1 (2025) - SJR: 4,217 Q1 (2025)
C. Vázquez, M. Rivier, I.J. Pérez-Arriaga, "Production cost minimization versus consumer payment minimization in electricity pools", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 17, nº. 1, pp. 119 - 127, February 2002. [Online: February 2002] doi: 10.1109/59.982202
JCR-JIF: 0,667 (2002); 8,700 Q1 (2025) - SJR: 4,217 Q1 (2025)
C. Vázquez, M. Rivier, I.J. Pérez-Arriaga, "Modelos de subastas para mercados eléctricos", Anales de Mecánica y Electricidad, Vol. LXXVIII, nº. V, pp. 34 - 44, September 2001.
C. Vázquez, M. Rivier, I.J. Pérez-Arriaga, "If Pay-as-bid auctions are not a solution for California, then Why not a reliability market?", The Electricity Journal, Vol. 14, nº. 4, pp. 41 - 48, May 2001. [Online: June 2001] doi: 10.1016/S1040-6190(01)00196-8
JCR-JIF: 2,200 Q4 (2024) - SJR: 0,826 Q1 (2025)
A. Ramos, M. Ventosa, M. Rivier, "Modeling competition in electric energy markets by equilibrium constraints", Utilities Policy, Vol. 7, nº. 4, pp. 233 - 242, February 1999. [Online: April 1999] doi: 10.1016/S0957-1787(98)00016-2
JCR-JIF: 4,900 Q2 (2025) - SJR: 1,073 Q1 (2025)
A. Ramos, M. Rivier, M. Ventosa, "A new tool for bidding hydropower into a competitive market", Hydro Review Worldwide (HRW), Vol. 6, nº. 6, pp. 22 - 25, December 1998.
M. Rivier, J.I. de la Fuente, C. Vázquez, J. Barquín, A. Ramos, "Análisis, estudios y aplicaciones en el nuevo entorno competitivo de generación eléctrica", Anales de Mecánica y Electricidad, Vol. LXXV, nº. II, pp. 126 - 138, March 1998.

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Projects

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Ph.D. Thesis

Developed:

M. Rivier, "Modelo probabilista de explotación de un sistema eléctrico: contribución a la teoría marginalista", PhD. dissertation, Comillas Pontifical University, Madrid, Spain, 1998.

Supervised:

In progress:

F. Modrego Arceo, "Optimal Charging Infraestructure Planning for Battery Electric Heavy Road Transport", PhD. dissertation, Comillas Pontifical University, Madrid, Spain.

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Conference Papers

show 57 conference papers

Books and Book Chapters

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Invited Conferences and Seminars

Round table "Market design" Jornada Iberoamericana sobre Mercados Eléctricos. Comité Nacional de España de CIGRE; Comité Nacional Português do CIGRE. Madrid (Spain). Mar 2025.
Workshop "Online Training on the Planning of Tenders and Projects within the Integrated Rural Electrification Framework in Madagascar". Ministry of Energy and Hydrocarbons (MEH). Online. Sep - Nov 2024.
Chair in "Power system regulation. First Part: Scientific achievements and contributions to electrical engineering" Jornada Homenaje al Profesor Ignacio Pérez Arriaga. 40 Aniversario del IIT. Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jul 2024.
Conference "The Spanish electricity sector of the future: challenges and policies" Presentación de informe. . Club Español de la Energía. Madrid (Spain). May 2019.
Chair in "2nd International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications -ICRERA 2013" Program Chair and Technical Chair. Universidad Pontificia Comillas e International Journal of Renewable Energy Research (IJRER). Madrid (Spain). Oct 2013.
Round table "European Interconnectors" 7th International Conference on the European Energuy Market, EEM10. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jun 2010.
Conference "On the use of pay-as-bid auctions in California: some criticisms and alternative proposal" California Power Exchange Blue Ribbon Panel "Pricing in the California Power Exchange Electricity Market: Should California Switch from Uniform Pricing to Pay-as-Bid Pricing?". New York (United States of America). Nov 2000.
Seminar "Opening and presentation. The power pool of Alberta: Alberta's approach to a competitive pool" Aula de Regulación para la Industria Eléctrica. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Feb 1998.

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Organization of Scientific Meetings

Organization of "14th IEEE PowerTech Conference 2021" Special sessions and panel chairs. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Power and Energy Society (IEEE PES); y Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jun - Jul 2021.
Organization of "Privatization and restructuring of the electricity sector in Latin America". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Mar 1998.
Organization of "The power pool of Alberta: Alberta's approach to a competitive pool". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Feb 1998.
Organization of "International trading in the nordic electricity market: transmission pricing and constraints management". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Dec 1997.

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Technical Reports

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Working Papers

show 12 working papers

External Training Courses

Training course on the Integrated Distribution Framework for staff of the Madagascar Electricity Regulation Office (ORE) and other energy stakeholders. Carried out for GFA Consulting Group GmbH. Jan/2024-Jun/2024
FSR Annual Training on the Regulation of Energy Utilities (15th edition). Carried out for European University Institute (EUI), Florence School of Regulation. Oct/2019-Jun/2020
FSR Annual Training on the Regulation of Energy Utilities (14th edition). Carried out for European University Institute (EUI), Florence School of Regulation. Oct/2018-Jun/2019
2017-18 FSR-Online. Carried out for European University Institute (EUI), Florence School of Regulation. Oct/2017-May/2018
"Economy of transmission business", in Maestría en Gestión de la Energía. Universidad ESAN, Madrid (Spain). May 2017.
"The technology and operation of power systems", in On-line Course on Regulation of the Power Sector. Florence School of Regulation y Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Feb 2017.
Masters in energy management. Carried out for ESAN. Jan/2017-Aug/2017
FSR e-learning course on regulation of energy utilities (11th Edition). Carried out for European University Institute (EUI), Florence School of Regulation. Nov/2016-Jun/2017
"Electricity transmission", in Annual training on the regulation of energy utilities. European University Institute. Florence School of Regulation, Florence (Italy). Oct 2016 - Jun 2017.
"The technology and operation of power systems", in On-line Course on Regulation of the Power Sector. Florence School of Regulation y Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Oct 2016.
"The technology and operation of power systems", in On-line Course on Regulation of the Power Sector. Florence School of Regulation y Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Jan 2016.
FSR e-learning course on regulation of energy utilities (11th Edition). Carried out for European University Institute (EUI), Florence School of Regulation. Nov/2015-Jun/2016
"Annual training on the regulation of energy utilities". European University Institute. Florence School of Regulation, Florence (Italy). Oct 2015 - Jun 2016.
"The technology and operation of power systems", in On-line Course on Regulation of the Power Sector. Florence School of Regulation y Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Sep 2015.
Masters in energy management. Carried out for ESAN. May/2015-Dec/2015
MOOC on-line course on regulation of the power sector. Carried out for Florence School of Regulation (FSR). Feb/2015-Feb/2021
"Economy of transmission business", in Maestría en Gestión de la Energía. Universidad ESAN, Lima (Peru). Nov 2014.
FSR e-learning course on regulation of energy utilities (10th Edition). Carried out for European University Institute, Florence School of Regulation. Nov/2014-Jun/2015
"Annual training on the regulation of energy utilities". European University Institute. Florence School of Regulation, Florence (Italy). Oct 2014 - Jun 2015.
Masters in Energy Management. Carried out for ESAN. May/2014-Dec/2014
FSR e-learning course on regulation of energy utilities (7th Edition). Carried out for European University Institute, Florence School of Regulation. Nov/2013-Jun/2014
FSR e-learning course on regulation of energy utilities (7th Edition). Carried out for European University Institute, Florence School of Regulation. Nov/2012-Jun/2013
Masters in energy management. Carried out for ESAN. Sep/2012-Dec/2013
FSR e-learning course on Regulation of Energy Utilities (7th Edition). Carried out for European University Institute, Florence School of Regulation. Nov/2011-Jun/2012
Master in Energy Management. Carried out for ESAN. Sep/2011-Jul/2012
FSR e-learning course on Regulation of Energy Utilities (5º Edition). Carried out for European University Institute, Florence School of Regulation. Nov/2010-Jun/2011
Master in Energy Management. Carried out for ESAN. Oct/2010-Oct/2011
Master on regulation of the electric power industry. Carried out for Instituto Global de Altos Estudios en Ciencias Sociales. Sep/2010-Sep/2012
FSR e-learning course on Regulation of Energy Utilities (5º Edition). Carried out for European University Institute, Florence School of Regulation. Nov/2009-Jun/2010
Training on the regulation of the electricity sector. Carried out for IAP, Florence School of Regulation. Nov/2009-Apr/2010
"Especialista en Proyecto y Construcción de Infraestructuras eléctricas de alta tensión". Universidad Pontificia Comillas y Red Eléctrica de España, Madrid (Spain). Sep 2009 - Jun 2010.
"Políticas de infraestructuras eléctricas en España", in Máster en Proyecto y Construcción de Infraestructuras Eléctricas de Alta Tensión (curso on-line). REE (Red Eléctrica Española) y Structuralia, (Spain). Apr 2009.
FSR e-learning course on Regulation of Energy Utilities (4º Edition). Carried out for European University Institute. Nov/2008-Jun/2009
Master on regulation of the electric power industry. Carried out for FUNGLODE. Oct/2008-May/2010
Course in New trends in the electricity industry. Carried out for EDIMA. Jun/2008-Mar/2009
FSR e-learning course on Regulation of Energy Utilities (3º Edition). Carried out for Florence School of Regulation. Nov/2007-Jun/2008
On-line training program in Electricity Sector Regulation. Fith edition. Carried out for Centro de Educación a Distancia para el Desarrollo Económico y Tecnológico (CEDDET). Oct/2007-Mar/2008
Coordination of the modules 12 and 10 in the Máster en Cadena de Gas del Instituto Superior de la Energía. Carried out for Fundación Repsol YPF. Oct/2007-Jul/2008
FSR e-learning course on Regulation of Energy Utilities (2º Edition). Carried out for Florence School of Regulation. Feb/2007-Jul/2007
Master on Electrical Industry Regulation. Carried out for FUNGLODE. Feb/2007-Feb/2008
On-line training program in Electricity Sector Regulation. Fourth edition.. Carried out for Centro de Educación a Distancia para el Desarrollo Económico y Tecnológico (CEDDET). Oct/2006-Mar/2007
Coordination of 3, 8, 10 and 11 blocks on the Master in gas and electricity of the Higher Institute of Energy. Carried out for Fundación Repsol YPF. Oct/2006-Jul/2007
Not Available. Carried out for The Florence School of Regulation. Feb/2006-Jun/2006
Not Available. Carried out for Centro de Educación a Distancia para el Desarrollo Económico y Tecnológico (CEDDET). Oct/2005-Feb/2006
Not Available. Carried out for NARUC-USAID. Oct/2005-Dec/2005
Not Available. Carried out for Fundación Repsol YPF. Oct/2005-Oct/2006
Not Available. Carried out for Centro de Educación a Distancia para el Desarrollo Económico y Tecnológico (CEDDET). Nov/2004-Mar/2005
Not Available. Carried out for Centro de Educación a Distancia para el Desarrollo Económico y Tecnológico (CEDDET). Oct/2003-Feb/2004
Not Available. Carried out for EES-UETP Association. Jul/2002-Mar/2003

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Media and research dissemination

"1X03 - The challenge of energy decarbonization". Casting the Future. (May 2022)
"Light continues rising and the CNMC continues without saying if it investigates". EuroMundo Global. (Jan 2017)
"Light rises 2.5% more with no visible solutions". Diario 20 minutos. (Jan 2017)
"The price of light. Talk-show". Radio Nacional-Radio 1. Las mañanas de RNE (Jan 2017)

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Other Activities

Doctoral Defense Committee of "Ruiz Hernández, M.A. «Electricity Distribution Remuneration Schemes for Promoting Efficient Network Planning: Unlocking the Value of Flexibility Solutions»". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jul 2026.
Doctoral Defense Committee of "Alvarez Quispe, E.F. «Improving Modelling for Optimal Expansion Planning of Power Transmission Systems»". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jan 2025.
Doctoral Defense Committee of "Gerres, T. «Understanding the implications of industrial decarbonisation. A multidisciplinary approach towards the transition of the basic materials industry and its impact on our energy systems»". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jan 2022.
Doctoral Defense Committee of "Romero Mora, J.C. «Measuring energy sustainability: a new operational framework based on weak and strong indicators»". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Apr 2019.
Doctoral Defense Committee of "Zhao, Q. «Technical and economic impact of the deployment of a VSC-MTDC supergrid with large-scale penetration of offshore wind»". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Feb 2019.
Doctoral Defense Committee of "Iychettira, K. K. «National renewable policies in an international electricity market. A socio-technical study»". Technische Universiteit Delft (TU Delft). Delft (Netherlands). Apr 2018.
Doctoral Defense Committee of "Báñez Chicharro, F. «Methodology for benefit analysis of transmission expansion projects»". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jun 2017.
Doctoral Defense Committee of "Mastropietro, P. «Regulatory design of capacity remuneration mechanisms in regional and low-carbon electric power markets»". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jun 2016.
Doctoral Defense Committee of "Morales España, G.A. «Unit commitment: computational performance, system representation and wind uncertainty management »". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Oct 2014.
Doctoral Defense Committee of "Fagiani, R. «Market-based support schemes for renewable energy sources»". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Sep 2014.
Doctoral Defense Committee of "Chaves Avila, J.P. «European short-term electricity market designs under high penetration of wind power»". Technische Universiteit Delft (TU Delft). Delft (Netherlands). Sep 2014.
Doctoral Defense Committee of "Lumbreras Sancho, S. «Decision support methods for large-scale flexible transmission expansion planning»". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jun 2014.
Doctoral Defense Committee of "Vázquez Martínez, M. «Analysis of forward prices in electricity markets by means of their fundamental drivers»". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jul 2011.
Doctoral Defense Committee of "Nemeth, G. «Evolución de la eficiencia productiva en el sector eléctrico de hungría1990-2002»". Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Madrid (Spain). Mar 2005.
Doctoral Defense Committee of "De Cuadra García, G. «Modelos de explotación para la optimización y simulación estocástica de sistemas de energía eléctrica»". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). May 2004.

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Dr. Michel Rivier Abbad

Highlighted Publications

Journal Publications

T. Gómez, C. Mateo, A. Sánchez, J. Reneses, M. Rivier, "La retribución de la distribución de electricidad en España y el modelo de red de referencia", Estudios de Economía Aplicada, Vol. 29, nº. 2, pp. 661 - (24 pág), August 2011. SJR: 0,123 Q4 (2020)

C. Batlle, C. Solé, M. Rivier, "A new security of supply mechanism for the Iberian market", The Electricity Journal, Vol. 21, nº. 2, pp. 63 - 73, March 2008. [Online: March 2008] doi: 10.1016/j.tej.2008.02.003 JCR-JIF: 2,200 Q4 (2024) - SJR: 0,826 Q1 (2025)

M. Ventosa, Á. Baíllo, A. Ramos, M. Rivier, "Electricity markets modeling trends", Energy Policy, Vol. 33, nº. 7, pp. 897 - 913, May 2005. [Online: November 2003] doi: 10.1016/j.enpol.2003.10.013 JCR-JIF: 0,958 (2005); 9,300 Q1 (2025) - SJR: 2,516 Q1 (2025)

C. Vázquez, M. Rivier, I.J. Pérez-Arriaga, "A market approach to long-term security of supply", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 17, nº. 2, pp. 349 - 357, May 2002. [Online: May 2002] doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2002.1007903 JCR-JIF: 0,667 (2002); 8,700 Q1 (2025) - SJR: 4,217 Q1 (2025)

A. Ramos, M. Ventosa, M. Rivier, "Modeling competition in electric energy markets by equilibrium constraints", Utilities Policy, Vol. 7, nº. 4, pp. 233 - 242, February 1999. [Online: April 1999] doi: 10.1016/S0957-1787(98)00016-2 JCR-JIF: 4,900 Q2 (2025) - SJR: 1,073 Q1 (2025)

Projects

Ph.D. Thesis

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Supervised:

In progress:

F. Modrego Arceo, "Optimal Charging Infraestructure Planning for Battery Electric Heavy Road Transport", PhD. dissertation, Comillas Pontifical University, Madrid, Spain.

Conference Papers

T. Gómez, C. Mateo, A. Sánchez, J. Reneses, M. Rivier, "La retribución de la distribución de electricidad en España y el modelo de red de referencia", Estudios de Economía Aplicada, Vol. 29, nº. 2, pp. 661 - (24 pág), August 2011.
SJR: 0,123 Q4 (2020)

C. Batlle, C. Solé, M. Rivier, "A new security of supply mechanism for the Iberian market", The Electricity Journal, Vol. 21, nº. 2, pp. 63 - 73, March 2008. [Online: March 2008] doi: 10.1016/j.tej.2008.02.003
JCR-JIF: 2,200 Q4 (2024) - SJR: 0,826 Q1 (2025)

M. Ventosa, Á. Baíllo, A. Ramos, M. Rivier, "Electricity markets modeling trends", Energy Policy, Vol. 33, nº. 7, pp. 897 - 913, May 2005. [Online: November 2003] doi: 10.1016/j.enpol.2003.10.013
JCR-JIF: 0,958 (2005); 9,300 Q1 (2025) - SJR: 2,516 Q1 (2025)

C. Vázquez, M. Rivier, I.J. Pérez-Arriaga, "A market approach to long-term security of supply", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 17, nº. 2, pp. 349 - 357, May 2002. [Online: May 2002] doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2002.1007903
JCR-JIF: 0,667 (2002); 8,700 Q1 (2025) - SJR: 4,217 Q1 (2025)

A. Ramos, M. Ventosa, M. Rivier, "Modeling competition in electric energy markets by equilibrium constraints", Utilities Policy, Vol. 7, nº. 4, pp. 233 - 242, February 1999. [Online: April 1999] doi: 10.1016/S0957-1787(98)00016-2
JCR-JIF: 4,900 Q2 (2025) - SJR: 1,073 Q1 (2025)