Simulation on Bidding Strategy at Day-Ahead Market

Table 2

Input variables for each type of generator.

Item	Unit	Coal 1	Coal 2	GT	HYDRO
Maximum generator rating	MW	300	400	250	250
Minimum generator rating	MW	90	100	0	25
Minimum down-time	Hours	24	24	2	0
Minimum run-time	Hours	8	8	4	0
Variable O and M	$/MWh	5	7	10	0
Variable fuel cost	$/MBTU	1.5	3	4	0
Fuel input, minimum power	MBTU	765	850	0	0
Start-up energy	MBTU	3000	4000	0	0
Start-up time constant exponent	Hours	5	5	5	0
Energy charge	$/MWh	0	0	0	5
Monthly energy	MWH/month	—	—	—	90000