Implementation of the AC-based economic dispatch in the Russian electricity market

TL;DR

This paper discusses the development and implementation of an AC-based economic dispatch model in the Russian electricity market, demonstrating its reliability and suitability for market operations since 2006.

Contribution

It introduces a solution method for AC-based economic dispatch tailored for the Russian market, now used by key operators since 2006.

Findings

The AC-based dispatch model is effective for Russian market operations.

The solution method is reliable and has been successfully implemented.

It enhances market scheduling accuracy and reliability.

Abstract

The Russian wholesale electricity market started to operate in its present form since 2006. Its unique specificity is the AC-based economic dispatch model underlying the market applications. Solution method for the day-ahead and balancing market applications was developed and implemented. Now it is employed by the commercial operator and the system operator of the Russian energy system. It is proved to be an adequate and reliable scheduling market technology