Decomposition and Probabilistic Simulation in Electric Utility Planning Models.
Abstract
This paper presents several mathematical programming models for planning expansion of electricity generating capacity by utilities. The objective considered is to minimize the cost of meeting a given set of demands over a multi-period planning horizon. In this formulation, the problem naturally decomposes into two parts - determining the optimal plant capacity investments over the entire horizon and determining the optimal operating schedule for the generating plants in each period. This paper discusses how mathematical programming decomposition techniques can be used to exploit this natural decomposition. The paper also discusses how these models can be used in peak-load pricing.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA058421
Entities
People
- Jeremy Alan Bloom
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology