Florida Generation owns two generating units with the following cost curve: C_ =15+1.4P, +0.04P; $/h, C, = 25 + 1.6P, + 0.02P; S/h, 50 sP, <150 200

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Florida Generation owns two generating units with the following cost curve:
C, =15+1.4P, +0.04P; S/h,
C, = 25+1.6P, + 0.02P; $/h,
50 < P, S150
200 s P, s 500
Florida Generation needs to supply a demand of 400MW. It can also purchase power from the wholesale
power market with a market clearing price at $15/MWh.
1) Find the optimal production level for each unit P, and P, , and the optimal amount of power P.
that is to be purchased from the wholesale power market.
2) Calculate the total cost for supplying this demand.
Transcribed Image Text:Florida Generation owns two generating units with the following cost curve: C, =15+1.4P, +0.04P; S/h, C, = 25+1.6P, + 0.02P; $/h, 50 < P, S150 200 s P, s 500 Florida Generation needs to supply a demand of 400MW. It can also purchase power from the wholesale power market with a market clearing price at $15/MWh. 1) Find the optimal production level for each unit P, and P, , and the optimal amount of power P. that is to be purchased from the wholesale power market. 2) Calculate the total cost for supplying this demand.
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