Optimal Hydrothermal Energy Generation for Ghana
Journal: International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research (Vol.3, No. 12)Publication Date: 2014-12-15
Authors : Christian John Etwire; Stephen B. Twum;
Page : 65-74
Keywords : Keywords Mixed Integer Linear Programming; Power Generation Scheduling; Marginal Cost; Unit Commitment; Economic Dispatch; Margin cost and Branch and Bound.;
Abstract
Abstract Power production and distribution in Ghana is ever more becoming erratic and expensive both for the power producer and the consumer. It is in this regard that an investigation of hydrothermal power generation scheduling is undertaken for a major power producer in the country. The goal of the study was to determine an optimal power production schedule that meets daily load demands at minimum cost of production and also ascertain the marginal cost of producing electricity per day and therefore tariff rate. The problem was formulated as Mixed Integer Linear Programming MILP and the resulting model tested using real data obtained from a major power producer in Ghana. The test results show that daily load demands could be met at a minimum cost. Furthermore the marginal cost of producing power obtained from the dual of the MILP model provided insight into the appropriate Tariff that is reasonable for the power producer to charge consumers.
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