We normally use a marginal cost of zero for wind and solar. Under some circumstances, say with certain types of government subsidies, it may even make sense to use a negative cost.
-- Ray Zimmerman Senior Research Associate 419A Warren Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853 phone: (607) 255-9645 On Jan 28, 2012, at 7:01 PM, <[email protected]> <[email protected]> wrote: > > Dear all, > > I want to simulate wind power and solar power to see the effect of power > injection in the transmission network. > > I would like to request you to suggest me the cost coefficients of wind > power and solar power to optimize power flow subject to minimum cost with > other conventional generators. > > I would be highly obliged of you. > > Thanks in advance > > Sincerely yours > > Neeraj Gupta > > >
