Applying different decomposition schemes using the progressive hedging algorithm to the operation pl

Abstract This paper addresses the solution of the Medium-Term Operation Planning (MTOP) problem. This operation scheduling problem aims to define the output of each power plant to minimize the expected production cost over a medium-term planning horizon. In hydrothermal systems, the MTOP is strongly influenced by the amount of water inflow to the reservoirs of hydroelectric plants, which is uncertain. Thus, the System Operator (SO) must consider these uncertainties in the problem resolution, which can be solved by means of Stochastic Programming (SP) techniques, such as the Progressive Hedging (PH) proposed in this paper. This paper presents suitable decomposition schemes to reduce the CPU time, such that it is possible to use a detailed model for the problem. Additionally, a parallel computational approach based on the PH algorithm is also implemented. To demonstrate the efficiency of the proposed schemes, a large hydrothermal system is investigated in the case studies.

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