Uniform marginal pricing for the remuneration of distribution networks

A new method for distribution access via uniform pricing for the remuneration of distribution networks is presented. The proposed approach merges in a unified framework the investments, the optimal network operation requirements, the effect of the price elasticity of demand, and the application of hourly pricing for demand side management purposes. Hourly uniform marginal prices-understood as tariffs of use of the network-are obtained from maximum social welfare condition sending efficient signals to the utility and consumers, related to the optimal operation of the grid and use of the energy at peak and valley hours. This method is used in the context of a Performance Based Ratemaking regulation to get model companies from operational optimized real networks. Capital fees are integrated in the marginal tariff of use, by means of the New Replacement Value concept, broadly used in yardstick competition. The model is stated as a mixed-integer linear optimization problem suitable to be solved through well-known linear programming tools. The methodology has been successfully tested in a 42-bus test distribution network.

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