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. Planning is the process of determining how the organization can get where it wants to go certo, 2000, p. It should enable the user to make a clear distinction between. The book also analyzes balanced and unbalanced faults, land flow, and system protection, detailing criteria for protective systems and several types of relays. 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. 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. Reliability constrained leastcost generation expansion planning. 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. Installed capacity, effective capacity and annual production, 200910 21.
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. Least cost generation expansion planning with solar power. 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. The plan ning period begins in 2007 and ends in 2030. Research has determined that only 3% of all adult citizens in the united states take the time and effort to plan for the future. These analysis tools are free and publicly available. Multiperiod generation expansion planning for sustainable power.
Many other states are establishing similar planning procedures an regulations. Least cost power development plan executive summary. System planning criteria dc leastcost alternatives in regard to. This plan was shared with players in the electricity subsector including memd, uetcl and the ministry of finance, planning and economic development mofped.
Traditional electricity planning processes focus on finding the leastcost generating alternative. Though least cost planning ideas had been put forward by energy analysts elsewhere for example cavanagh, 1986. Planning is the process by which an individual or organization decides in advance on some future course of action omran, 2002, p. Electric power system planning download ebook pdf, epub. Advanced power system planning and control, and power. 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. Reliability is one of the most important criteria which must be taken into consideration during all. However, it is more comprehensive in that it looks at not only the. Therefore, reliability and cost constraints are major considerations in power system planning process stoll, 2007, sullivan, 1977. However, since the companys longterm resource planning horizon spans across decades, the associated co 2 scenarios are less.
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. Least cost principles and electricity planning for karnataka citeseerx. Automates the classical planning method, and evaluate all possible combinations of resources plans to reach the optimal, leastcost plan 2. Under these cir cumstances, a geospatial leastcost electrification plan integrating ongrid. These developments represent a trend toward greater regulatory and public participation in resource planning. However, economic analyses often do not take into account. Optimal electricity supply reliability, pricing and system planning.
Least cost utility planning, a handbook for public utility. Leastcost planning in regulated power systemsthe us policy. Users input load forecast, costs and characteristics of existing and potential resources, purchase power contracts, and all future potential planning options. In 20, the authority developed a 5 year least cost generation plan.
Portfolio management refers to energy resource planning that. 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. Leastcost utility planning, a handbook for public utility commissioners volume 1. Sparrow power pool development group energy center at discovery park purdue university west lafayette, in, usa ieee power india conference new delhi, india. 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. Sri lankas electricity generation plan 20182037 daily ft. This study is an update of the lcpdp that was finalised in march 2010. System planning criteria dc leastcost alternatives in regard to transmission distances amount of power to transmit relative strengths of the systems. Renewable energybased geospatial leastcost electrification. The least cost generation plan 2016 2025 power utility. Presents all the key elements and tools necessary to plan and operate efficient electric utility power systems.
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. This distinction between goal setting and goal striving was originally emphasized by kurt lewin 1926. 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. Currently, seventeen states require least cost planning in the utility sector. 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 power development plan renewable energy portal. Reliability constrained leastcost generation expansion. Liberia power sector capacity building and energy master. It is a shame, but most people spend more time planning their vacations than they do planning their. Module 5 power systems interconnection contents 1 reliability 2 system planning criteria. With the submission, pucsl held the written public consultation and. In the explicit approach two points of views for the cost of interruptions are possible. This report completes the final phase of the liberia capacity building and.
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. Planning estimation of tasks cost and time planning and risk. Under these cir cumstances, a geospatial leastcost electrification plan integrating on grid. 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. Pdf essentials of power system planning in developing.
Supported by the world bank, the deployment of geographic information system gis planning tools has enabled the identification of least cost technology solutions. Essential aspects of power system planning in developing. 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. 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. Can be reconciled if they are within 20% remember that uncertainty is inherent in early estimates. The power of planning research on the psychology of goals suggests that successful goal pursuit implies solving two subsequent tasks. Overview of planning toolkit on overview of planning by janet shapiro email. 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. Pdf world banks bosnia and herzegovina power sector note. 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. Planning involves selecting from among alternative future. A guide has proven to be a handy reference for many people in the field. Leastcost utility planning, a handbook for public utility.
The original markal model was developed by energy technology systems analysis programme etsap noble, 2007. 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. The regulators have then judged the requested action in terms of the economics of the situation. Supported by the world bank, the deployment of geographic information system gis planning tools has enabled the identification of leastcost technology solutions. 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. In a paper he wrote in may 2004, the late professor shimon awerbuch of the university of sussex clearly stated. Least cost planning an old idea whose time has come. Naruc, 1988, what distinguished reddys work was its emphasis on using electricity as a tool for development. Where design and construction overlap, cost planning might run into the construction phase of a project.
A guide second edition foreword to the second edition t he original 2011 edition of electricity regulation in the us. The term bothers some of us since the electric utility. Stoll presents all the key elements and tools necessary to plan and operate efficient electric utility power. On design and build projects it is a tool that can be used by the contractor to control design development against the contract sum. Pdf essentials of power system planning in developing countries. In line with the energy act 2006 the energy regulatory commission erc. 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. Project planning and scheduling project planning mel rossollopart. Least cost planning has been receiving increasing attention in the industry. Results for generation expansion scenarios simulations 99. Traditionally, power system planning has been mainly related to generation. This paper applies least cost planning principles to karnataka to. Least cost generation in power system expansion planning.
The least cost generation plan power utility leadership. Dp formulation of least cost planning and an example. Republic of kenya june 2018 geothermal association of kenya. Advanced power system planning and control, and power system. 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. Kenya power transmission system improvement project.
Kenya powers mandate is expected to decline as the erc plans to create an independent. The purpose of the least cost generation plan lcgp was to derive forward looking least cost electricity supply options that can satisfy the. It was designed to be an introduction for the newly appointed. Within an isolated minigrid it should be easier to establish an explicit socioeconomic cost, as the complexity is lower as for a whole nation.
Automates the classical planning method, and evaluate all possible combinations of resources plans to reach the optimal, least cost plan 2. Leastcost planning in regulated power systemsthe us. Least cost utility planning, a handbook for public utility commissioners volume 1. Module 5 power systems interconnection contents 1 reliability 2 system planning criteria 3 power transmission technologies. Currently, seventeen states require leastcost planning in the utility sector. Calculating the least cost for the power sector, in particular, would then be a dangerous process in this age of black swans. All three areas of system planning are consideredgeneration, transmission, and distributionand the impact of high penetration of solar pv analyzed relative to each. 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. Dp formulation of least cost planning and an example marija ilic ferc conference june 910, 2010 based on lecture notes 18875, spring 2010, cmu. Seven sections address economics, finance, and regulation. As a part of the biogas upgrading process from pome, the eco. Least cost principles and electricity planning for karnataka. Leastcost planning in regulated power systems the us policy example berlin, march 22, 2017 megan oreilly robert bosch fellow, regulatory assistance project. Options for strengthening indias national power grid.