The degree of rationality in actual bidding of hydropower at Nord Pool

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In deregulated electricity markets, power producers
bid to sell tomorrow's generation in day-ahead auctions. We analyse bids submitted by three medium to large sized Norwegian reservoir hydropower producers over four two-week periods in 2011. Being price takers, the producers maximize their profits by bidding their marginal cost. Additionally, production must respect both external market rules and internal technical and hydrological restrictions when bidding. Patterns in the submitted bids are found and explanations for the bidding behavior are given. Furthermore, potential irrationalities in the bidding are
revealed.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication10th International Conference on the European Energy Market (EEM)), : Stockholm, Sweden, 27-31 May 2013
Number of pages8
PublisherIEEE
Publication date2013
ISBN (Print)978 -1-4799-2008-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

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