Leave capacity margins to market forces
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The large excess in the electric power industry's generating capacity has raised serious questions about capacity margins and the timing of additional capacity. This underscores the need for a more thorough understanding of the market forces that affect the stability of the electricity market.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1995
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Fuel costs to dominate powerplant valuations
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Coal-fueled and hydro plants will be more useful assets compared to gas- or oil-fired units when deregulation takes effect as the latter are more economical. The finding was based on a Competitive Market Management System model by Decision Focus Inc. of Mountain View, CA.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1997
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Competitive 'truths' change powerplant economics
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The shift towards a fee market for power generation necessitates the evolution of powerplant economics. Among the new marketplace realities are shorter payback periods, lower capital cost, shorter lead-times and enhanced plant operating flexibility.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1996
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