This paper presents an optimal scheduling model for a microgrid participating in the electricity distribution market in interaction with the Distribution Market Operator (DMO). The DMO is a concept proposed here, which administers the established electricity market in the distribution level, i.e., similar to the role of Independent System Operator (ISO) in the wholesale electricity market, sets...

In this paper a model based analysis of competition in the German electricity market is presented. Applying a multi-regional two-stage model, which captures interregional transmission constraints and the impact of forward trading on spot market decisions, potential for exercising market power of the four dominant electricity producers has been found. Assuming Cournot behavior in the spot market...

This paper analyses the impact of power market structure on the pass-through rate (PTR) of CO2 emissions trading costs on electricity prices from a theoretical point of view, including graphical illustrations and mathematical proofs. Market structure refers in particular to the number of firms active in the market as well as to the shape of the power demand and supply curves. In addition, it an...

Electricity storage is likely to be an important factor in balancing fluctuations renewable generators' output, but concentrated ownership could lead market power. We model this for short-term (daily) the British electricity wholesale market, with generating companies acting as either price-takers or Cournot competitors. discuss how competitive charging and discharging behaviour depends on bala...

To date, a number of electricity markets have deregulated, relying on market forces to set prices. The results thus far are mixed. Therefore, policy makers must rely on ex ante analyses of the market power potential for generation owners. Recently, policy makers in the Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (WUMS) electricity market have contemplated deregulation. In this paper, we examine the ability of...

We use agent-based simulation in a coordination game to analyse the possibility of market power abuse in a competitive electricity market. The context of this was a real application to the England and Wales electricity market as part of a Competition Commission Inquiry into whether two particular generators could profitably influence wholesale prices. The research contributions of this paper ar...

A cointegrated vector autoregressive (CVAR) model is estimated to determine the dynamic relationship between Nordic wholesale electricity prices and EU emissions trading scheme (EU-ETS) CO2 allowance prices. An impulse response analysis reveals that electricity prices have large short-term responses to CO2 price shocks, but that this response dampens over time. Using hourly Nordic electricity s...

Intensified industrialization in developing countries has recently resulted in huge electric power demand growth; however, electricity generation in these countries is still heavily reliant on inefficient and traditional non-renewable technologies. In this paper, we develop an integrated game-theoretic model for effective power systems planning thorough balancing between supply and demand for e...

Vertical separation of generation from electricity retailing has often been required as a condition of electricity market liberalisation. A well-developed and liquid contracts market is similarly suggested as necessary to manage the resulting wholesale market risks, which risks are further exacerbated by competition. Such contracts markets are rare, however, and increasingly evidence is emergin...

in the restructured environment of electricity market, firstly the generating companies and the customers are looking for maximizing their profit and secondly independent system operator is looking for the stability of the power network and maximizing social welfare. in this paper, a one way auction in the electricity market for the generator companies is considered in both perfect and imperfec...