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Case
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2011
(Revised from original 2011 version)
Poweo: David and Goliath in the French Electricity Market
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Noel Maurer and Elisa Farri
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Abstract
Charles Beigbeder, the president and founder of Poweo, an alternative electricity and gas operator in France, needs to decide on the company's strategy in light of electricity deregulation and the dominant position of Électricité de France (EDF) in the French market. Can Poweo successfully compete against EDF, with its giant installed nuclear base, and will competition bring benefits to French consumers?
Keywords: Energy Generation;
Competitive Strategy;
Competition;
Privatization;
Monopoly;
Market Entry and Exit;
Energy Industry;
France;