Intermittency and electricity retailing: An incomplete market approach ✩

We analyze the integration of intermittent renewables-based technologies into an electricity mix comprising of conventional energy. Intermittency is modeled by a contingent electricity market and we introduce demand-side flexibility through the retailing structure. Retailers propose diversified electricity contracts at different prices, but in an insufficient number to cover intermittent production. These delivery contracts are modeled similarly to numeraire assets. We study the competitive equilibrium of the state-contingent wholesale electricity markets and the delivery contract markets. We also provide an analysis linking the delivery contracts to social welfare. Finally, we discuss the conditions under which changing the delivery contracts improve penetration of renewables and increases welfare. These provide useful insights for managing intermittency and achieving renewable capacity objectives.

Jean-Henry Ferrasse, Nandeeta Neerunjun, Hubert Stahn. Intermittency and electricity retailing: An incomplete market approach ✩. Mathematical Social Sciences, 2022, 120, pp.24-36. ⟨10.1016/j.mathsocsci.2022.09.001⟩. ⟨hal-04063845⟩

Journal: Mathematical Social Sciences

Date de publication: 06-09-2022

Auteurs:
  • Jean-Henry Ferrasse
  • Nandeeta Neerunjun
  • Hubert Stahn

Digital object identifier (doi): http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mathsocsci.2022.09.001


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