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Scheduling of Electric Power Systems
Under Uncertainty

Abstract:

One of the goals of any electric utility is to meet the demand of its customers at a minimal cost. This is not an easy task due to the large number of generators to be considered, the operational constraints on the system, and the uncertainty associated with the system. We introduce a mathematical formulation that takes into consideration the system's characteristics and the uncertainty associated with it. We apply this model to the system of the Michigan Electric Power Coordination Center (MEPCC). Primary results indicate savings of 1-2%in the operating cost.