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On the Cost of the Reactive Power Generation and Voltage Support Service

J. Barquín, D. Soler, Ó. Largo, G. Relaño, J.I. de la Fuente

IEEE International Symposium Bulk Power Systems Dynamics and Control IV. Restructuring Conference, Santorini (Greece). 24-28 Agosto 1998


Summary:
The cost of providing reactive power by the generation plants can be decomposed in two parts: a fixed part related to the required investment and a variable part related to the actual operation. The amount of the fixed part is quite difficult to evaluate and highly debated. On the other hand, the variable cost can be accurately computed. This cost is required if the generators are to be remunerated on an unbundled services basis. A way to compute this cost is shown, as well as some remarks on the typical results and a study case.


Keywords: Reactive power cost, Generator losses


Publication date: August 1998.



Citation:
Barquín, J., Soler, D., Largo, Ó., Relaño, G., de la Fuente, J.I., On the Cost of the Reactive Power Generation and Voltage Support Service, IEEE International Symposium Bulk Power Systems Dynamics and Control IV. Restructuring Conference, Santorini (Greece). 24-28 August 1998.

IIT-99-072A

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