Risk-constrained self-scheduling of a thermal power producer

This paper addresses the self-scheduling problem of a price-taker power producer. It focuses on risk modeling, emphasizing the tradeoff existing between maximum profit and minimum risk. The paper analyzes a self-scheduling model that considers simultaneously profit and risk. This model is formulated as a mixed-integer quadratic programming problem, which is solved using commercially available software. Relevant results from a realistic case study are discussed. Index Terms--Pool-based electricity market, price-taker power producer, profit versus risk tradeoff, risk-constrained self-scheduling.