A linear programing model for coordinated low-carbon generation and transmission expansion planning

Abstract

This paper presents a linear programming model for coordinated generation and transmission expansion planning to move towards a low-carbon power system. Uncertainties of renewable energy resources have been considered in the developed model. Moreover, different carbon emission reduction policies have been taken into consideration and their effect on the system planning has been investigated. The effects of possible energy trades, as well as energy resources expansion limitations, on the planning process and the anticipated emission reductions have also been investigated. Numerical results have been developed in MATLAB environment to test the performance of the proposed model.