Comparison of the single-level and bi-level approaches in a simplified tariff design for regulated cost recovery

Abstract

Se ha modelado de manera simplificada el sistema eléctrico desde un enfoque binivel y otro mononivel equivalente. La conclusión a la que se ha llegado es que, al forzar la recuperación de costes, aquellos asociados a las tarifas son una constante en la minimización de costes del consumidor. Así, los resultados óptimos son idénticos tanto si las decisiones se toman secuencial (binivel) como simultáneamente (mononivel).The electricity system has been modeled in a simplified way from a bi-level and an equivalent single-level approach. The conclusion reached is that, by forcing the regulated cost recovery, those associated with tariffs are a constant in the minimization of consumer costs. Thus, the optimal results are identical whether decisions are made sequentially (bi-level) or simultaneously (single-level).