Pool Trading for Wind Power Producers.

The amount of wind generation is rapidly increasing in many electric energy systems across the world. The large-scale electricity production based on the exploitation of wind energy resources is currently feasible and is gradually becoming a profitable business attracting the attention of investors. Two main driving forces are responsible for the growing relevance of wind generation: the increasing trend of fossil fuel prices (natural gas, oil, and coal) as less and less reserves are available, and the need to curb carbon emissions to preserve a functioning atmosphere. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]