The essence of least cost planning is that in some circumstances it is more profitable for a utility to encourage its customers to use less electric powerwatergas. Dp formulation of least cost planning and an example marija ilic ferc conference june 910, 2010 based on lecture notes 18875, spring 2010, cmu. Module 5 power systems interconnection contents 1 reliability 2 system planning criteria 3 power transmission technologies. Least cost planning an old idea whose time has come this issue of power technology departs from past issues and is devoted to a single topic, least cost planning. The regulators have then judged the requested action in terms of the economics of the situation. Its objective is therefore to determine a minimum cost strategy for longrange expansion of the generation, transmission and distribution systems adequate to supply the load forecast within a set of technical, economic and political constraints.
Though least cost planning ideas had been put forward by energy analysts elsewhere for example cavanagh, 1986. The term bothers some of us since the electric utility. Leastcost planning in regulated power systemsthe us policy. Currently, seventeen states require leastcost planning in the utility sector. Liberia power sector capacity building and energy master. As a part of the biogas upgrading process from pome, the eco. Overview of planning toolkit on overview of planning by janet shapiro email. Republic of kenya june 2018 geothermal association of kenya. The plan ning period begins in 2007 and ends in 2030. Calculating the least cost for the power sector, in particular, would then be a dangerous process in this age of black swans. Automates the classical planning method, and evaluate all possible combinations of resources plans to reach the optimal, least cost plan 2. Pdf world banks bosnia and herzegovina power sector note. Bulk electric power system planning often involves acquisition of new land, either for power plants of for transmission rightofway. Research has determined that only 3% of all adult citizens in the united states take the time and effort to plan for the future.
Traditionally, power system planning has been mainly related to generation. Advanced power system planning and control, and power system. Planning involves selecting from among alternative future. Pdf essentials of power system planning in developing countries. Under these cir cumstances, a geospatial leastcost electrification plan integrating on grid. Generation expansion planning least cost generation expansion planning problem determine the minimum cost capacity addition plan that meets the demand and reliability criterion highly constrained nonlinear discrete dynamic optimization problem conventional approaches for least cost gep lp approaches.
Within an isolated minigrid it should be easier to establish an explicit socioeconomic cost, as the complexity is lower as for a whole nation. The purpose of the least cost generation plan lcgp was to derive forward looking least cost electricity supply options that can satisfy the. Least cost principles and electricity planning for karnataka citeseerx. Yet, those 3% accomplish five to ten times more in their lifetimes than do the other 97%. System planning criteria dc leastcost alternatives in regard to transmission distances amount of power to transmit relative strengths of the systems. The original markal model was developed by energy technology systems analysis programme etsap noble, 2007. Least cost power development plan executive summary. Stoll presents all the key elements and tools necessary to plan and operate efficient electric utility power. Reliability is one of the most important criteria which must be taken into consideration during all.
Sparrow power pool development group energy center at discovery park purdue university west lafayette, in, usa ieee power india conference new delhi, india. Pdf this report presents the findings of the bosnia and herzegovina bih power sector note that focuses on a leastcost planning analysis of the bih. Currently, seventeen states require least cost planning in the utility sector. However, it is more comprehensive in that it looks at not only the total costs and total benefits for an individual. The framework of power system planning should be flexible, with the broad objectives of finding a plan or plans which guarantee a desired degree of continuous and least cost service. This distinction between goal setting and goal striving was originally emphasized by kurt lewin 1926. This report presents the findings of the bosnia and herzegovina bih power sector note that focuses on a leastcost planning analysis of the bih power sector over the next two decades 20162035. It was designed to be an introduction for the newly appointed. Many other states are establishing similar planning procedures an regulations. Leastcost utility planning, a handbook for public utility. At least on an annual basis, the company ensures that this process is durable by employing necessary changes to accurately reflect current and future environmental requirements.
Reliability constrained leastcost generation expansion. Module 5 power systems interconnection contents 1 reliability 2 system planning criteria. Supported by the world bank, the deployment of geographic information system gis planning tools has enabled the identification of least cost technology solutions. Least cost utility planning, a handbook for public utility commissioners volume 1. Users input load forecast, costs and characteristics of existing and potential resources, purchase power contracts, and all future potential planning options. There is also an additional challenge of reinforcing the power supply to already electrified areastownsregions aiming at leastcost technical solutions that offer a combination of increased capacity, improved reliability and better voltage control. In 20, the authority developed a 5 year least cost generation plan. Apr 19, 2015 calculating the least cost for the power sector, in particular, would then be a dangerous process in this age of black swans. Traditional electricity planning processes focus on finding the leastcost generating alternative.
A guide has proven to be a handy reference for many people in the field. The least cost generation plan 2016 2025 power utility. Least cost generation expansion planning with solar power. Kenya power transmission system improvement project. Automates the classical planning method, and evaluate all possible combinations of resources plans to reach the optimal, leastcost plan 2. Least cost planning an old idea whose time has come. With the submission, pucsl held the written public consultation and. Generation expansion planning leastcost generation expansion planning problem determine the minimumcost capacity addition plan that meets the demand and reliability criterion highly constrained nonlinear discrete dynamic optimization problem conventional approaches for leastcost gep lp approaches. Utility planning approaches and requirements description some public utility commissions require utilities to conduct portfolio management or integrated resource planning irp to ensure the supply of least cost and stable electric service to customers over the long term.
Electric power system planning download ebook pdf, epub. However, economic analyses often do not take into account. Planning is the process of determining how the organization can get where it wants to go certo, 2000, p. This report completes the final phase of the liberia capacity building and. This document offers a leastcost energy plan for liberia as a whole, predicting both the geospatial extent and lifetime costs of liberias grid and offgrid power systems in both urban and rural areas for the next 30 years.
Least cost utility planning, a handbook for public utility. However, since the companys longterm resource planning horizon spans across decades, the associated co 2 scenarios are less. Options for strengthening indias national power grid. Project planning and scheduling project planning mel rossollopart. Leastcost utility planning, a handbook for public utility commissioners volume 1.
This plan was shared with players in the electricity subsector including memd, uetcl and the ministry of finance, planning and economic development mofped. These analysis tools are free and publicly available. Supported by the world bank, the deployment of geographic information system gis planning tools has enabled the identification of leastcost technology solutions. Least cost principles and electricity planning for karnataka. It should enable the user to make a clear distinction between.
Request pdf least cost generation expansion planning with solar power plant using differential evolution algorithm the issue of balance between the benefits of greater renewable penetration. The governments least cost power development plan 20172037 and third medium term plan 20182022 both envisage a fourfold expansion of geothermal power generation from 650 mw to around 2500 mw in 20 years government of kenya 2018. Planning estimation of tasks cost and time planning and risk. Can be reconciled if they are within 20% remember that uncertainty is inherent in early estimates. Leastcost planning methodology lcpm, also referred to as leastcost planning lcp is a relatively new technique used by economists for making rational decisions about investments in transport and other urban infrastructure projects it is based on costbenefit analysis. Sri lankas state electricity utility, the ceylon electricity board, in april submitted the least cost long term generation expansion plan lcltgep 20182037, the electricity generation and expansion plan for the next 20 years, to its regulator, the public utilities commission of sri lanka pucsl, for approval. Portfolio management refers to energy resource planning that. Planningperspective least cost planning presents a fundamental dilemma for planners fiscal responsibility dictates that the utility must plan ona basis that recognizes the cost ofdoing business and ofcapital limitations at the same time, least cost planning expects the. In the explicit approach two points of views for the cost of interruptions are possible. Pdf essentials of power system planning in developing. These developments represent a trend toward greater regulatory and public participation in resource planning. Where design and construction overlap, cost planning might run into the construction phase of a project.
The book also analyzes balanced and unbalanced faults, land flow, and system protection, detailing criteria for protective systems and several types of relays. Utility then selects mostcost effective portfolio consistent with regulatory and other requirements and files with the regulatory body different approval requirements at this point make some irps more of a planning exercise than a. Under these cir cumstances, a geospatial leastcost electrification plan integrating ongrid. In line with the energy act 2006 the energy regulatory commission erc. Planning is the process by which an individual or organization decides in advance on some future course of action omran, 2002, p. Optimal electricity supply reliability, pricing and system planning.
Multiperiod generation expansion planning for sustainable power. Sri lankas electricity generation plan 20182037 daily ft. Leastcost planning in regulated power systems the us policy example berlin, march 22, 2017 megan oreilly robert bosch fellow, regulatory assistance project. All three areas of system planning are consideredgeneration, transmission, and distributionand the impact of high penetration of solar pv analyzed relative to each.
In developing countries, power system planning faces enormous challenges and problems as, for example, future load growth in the face of uncertainties, the constraints imposed on investment, the type and availability of fuel for the generating units, the need for consolidating the dispersed electric utilities in the isolated regions as a prerequisite for future interconnecting these regions. Installed capacity, effective capacity and annual production, 200910 21. This study is an update of the lcpdp that was finalised in march 2010. Kenyas power industry generation and transmission system planning is undertaken on the basis of a 20 year rolling least cost power development plan lcpdp, updated every year. Least cost planning has been receiving increasing attention in the industry. Essential aspects of power system planning in developing. Reliability constrained leastcost generation expansion planning. A guide second edition foreword to the second edition t he original 2011 edition of electricity regulation in the us. There is also an additional challenge of reinforcing the power supply to already electrified areastownsregions aiming at least cost technical solutions that offer a combination of increased capacity, improved reliability and better voltage control. This paper applies least cost planning principles to karnataka to.
Naruc, 1988, what distinguished reddys work was its emphasis on using electricity as a tool for development. Dp formulation of least cost planning and an example. Presents all the key elements and tools necessary to plan and operate efficient electric utility power systems. Results for generation expansion scenarios simulations 99. The power of planning research on the psychology of goals suggests that successful goal pursuit implies solving two subsequent tasks. Seven sections address economics, finance, and regulation. On design and build projects it is a tool that can be used by the contractor to control design development against the contract sum. The least cost generation plan power utility leadership. In a paper he wrote in may 2004, the late professor shimon awerbuch of the university of sussex clearly stated. Leastcost planning methodology lcpm, also referred to as leastcost planning lcp is a relatively new technique used by economists for making rational decisions about investments in transport and other urban infrastructure projects. Advanced power system planning and control, and power. Leastcost planning in regulated power systemsthe us. It is a shame, but most people spend more time planning their vacations than they do planning their. This report presents the findings of the bosnia and herzegovina bih power sector note that focuses on a least cost planning analysis of the bih power sector over the next two decades 20162035.
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