Wind power producers in shorter gate closure markets and balancing markets

Hannele Holttinen, Jari J. Miettinen, António Couto, Hugo Algarvio, Luis Rodrigues, Ana Estanqueiro

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Abstract

Wind power is increasingly integrated into power systems through electricity markets. To make the market operation economically possible for wind power producers, the period between bids and delivery (gate closure time) is crucial. Wind power will experience larger forecast errors the longer the gate closure time. This paper presents a case study for wind power producers in Portugal (MIBEL) and Finland and Denmark (Nordpool). Historical wind power forecasts and realized generation together with market prices are used as an example. First the day-ahead and balancing prices are analyzed to see impacts of existing wind power in the markets. Then analyses of imbalance costs are made to illustrate the benefits of shorter gate closure times for wind power producers. The option for wind power producers to become active agents also in imbalance markets is explored, by bidding part of the forecast error one hour before.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEuropean Energy Market (EEM), 2016 13th International Conference on the
PublisherIEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
Pages1-5
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-5090-1298-5
ISBN (Print)978-1-5090-1299-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Jul 2016
MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
Event13th International on the Conference on the European Energy Market, EEM 2016 - Porto, Portugal
Duration: 6 Jun 20169 Jun 2016
Conference number: 13

Conference

Conference13th International on the Conference on the European Energy Market, EEM 2016
Abbreviated titleEEM 2016
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityPorto
Period6/06/169/06/16

Keywords

  • wind power
  • ancillary services
  • balancing market
  • frequency control
  • service provision

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