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by robocat 3340 days ago
Energy markets are carefully modelled and designed - there is a whole history and industry of consultants[1] and companies[2] behind it. Also the systems evolve independently in different countries with cross-pollination.

The internet doesn't have the same national boundaries, nor such a limited scope.

[1] https://www.hks.harvard.edu/degrees/teaching-courses/course-...

[2] http://www.nera.com/practice-areas/energy.html