The SvK decision is a very interesting decision in terms of showing that full ownership unbundling might not be the most appropriate solution for efficient and effective utilisation of the capacity of cross-border interconnectors as well as market integration in the EU, an argument which contrasts with the discussion covered within the Chapter 3. In 2009, the Commission decided to open formal proceedings against SvK regarding its possible anticompetitive behaviour in the Swedish electricity transmission market. (SvK is a state-owned administrative authority whose duty is to maintain, operate and develop the national transmission grid for electricity including all of the state-owned interconnectors with neighbouring countries.) According to the preliminary assessment, SvK has a monopoly in the Swedish electricity transmission market, as it has been granted an exclusive concession to operate the Swedish electricity transmission network.(171) The Commission initiated an antitrust investigation against SvK pursuant to a complaint…
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