Research Article

A Bi-Level Optimization Model for Flexible Capacity Allocation with Coordinated Planning and Operation

Table 3

The result of flexible capacity allocation.

Flexible resourcesCase 1 (MW)Case 2 (MW)Case 3 (MW)Case 4 (MW)

Gas units3632362936163618
Coal-fired units32233315403100630967
Thermal power unit flexibility retrofit12211122111223512263
Hydro3908457046744980
Pumped hydro storage1380160230233678
ESS2124212621562175
Interruptable load3392009083