LCOE Calculation Method Based on Carbon Cost Transmission in an “Electricity-Carbon” Market Environment

Authors

  • Jian Zhang Liaoning Power Trading Center Co., Ltd, Shenyang, China
  • Qian Sun Liaoning Electric Power Research Institute, Shenyang, China
  • Xiaohe Liang Liaoning Power Trading Center Co., Ltd, Shenyang, China
  • Jian Chen Liaoning Electric Power Research Institute, Shenyang, China
  • Jipeng Kuai Liaoning Power Trading Center Co., Ltd, Shenyang, China
  • Nannan Xia Liaoning Power Trading Center Co., Ltd, Shenyang, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/spee1048-5236.4244

Keywords:

Electricity market, carbon market, carbon cost transmission rate, levelised electrical energy costs

Abstract

The current Chinese electricity market and carbon market are built relatively independently, without coupling and synergy, and the incoherence between the two markets is beginning to emerge. Carbon emissions costs in the carbon trading market will affect the marginal cost of renewable energy and thermal power in the electricity market, limiting market participants’ profitability. In order to simulate and evaluate the changes of LCOE of renewable energy and thermal power in the “electricity-carbon” market environment, this paper presents the calculation method of carbon emission cost of thermal power and CCER benefit of renewable energy based on the relevant regulations in China, and calculates the carbon emission cost transmission rate of thermal power based on Cournot model. In addition, we proposed a method for calculating the LCOE based on the international common calculation method for LCOE, combined with China’s taxation policy and the cost and benefit factors of renewable energy and thermal power in the carbon market, and proposed a method for calculating the LCOE applicable to the “electricity-carbon” market environment in China. The findings indicate that as a result of the influence of the carbon market, the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) cost of thermal power will increase, and the profitability of thermal power in the electricity market will be further reduced. On the other hand, the LCOE cost of renewable energy will further decrease, and its profitability will improve due to the additional CCER benefits in the carbon market.

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Author Biographies

Jian Zhang, Liaoning Power Trading Center Co., Ltd, Shenyang, China

Jian Zhang is a native of Anshan, Liaoning, Master (Power System and its Automation), Senior Engineer, State Grid Company Level Skill Expert, Deputy Director of Market Department of Liaoning Power Trading Center Co., Ltd. His main research interests are power market operation and management, power grid regulation and operation, with rich practical experience in power market construction and operation, power grid real-time operation, etc. He has in-depth research on medium and long term and spot market convergence, medium and long term continuous operation.

Qian Sun, Liaoning Electric Power Research Institute, Shenyang, China

Qian Sun received the B.S. and M.S. degrees from the Department of Electrical Engineering, Northeast University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China, in 2017 and 2020. She is currently working at the Electric Power Research Institute of State Grid Liaoning Electric Power Supply Company. Her research interests include the application and verification of modern communication technology in power system.

Xiaohe Liang, Liaoning Power Trading Center Co., Ltd, Shenyang, China

Xiaohe Liang is a master’s student of Tianjin University, majoring in power system and its automation. In May 2018, she started to work in Liaoning Electric Power Trading Center Co. He is familiar with market-oriented trading business and participated in organizing the first batch of green power trading in China, with Liaoning leading the country in electricity turnover.

Jian Chen, Liaoning Electric Power Research Institute, Shenyang, China

Jian Chen received his master degree in Computer Software and Theory from Northeastern University, China. He got Senior engineer title when he worked Liaoning Electric Power Research Institute of State Grid Corporation of China in 2021. His work centers on cyber security and the safety management of Telecommunication networks.

Jipeng Kuai, Liaoning Power Trading Center Co., Ltd, Shenyang, China

Jipeng Kuai is the Deputy Director of Settlement Department of Liaoning Power Trading Center Co. He is mainly devoted to power trading settlement management and financial management, and is the builder of financial system of Liaoning power trading.

Nannan Xia, Liaoning Power Trading Center Co., Ltd, Shenyang, China

Nannan Xia has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA Specialization) from Liaoning University and a Master’s degree in Accounting from Northeastern University of Finance and Economics, and has worked as an accountant in Liaoning Power Trading Center Co. He has in-depth research on internal control of power trading and is experienced in financial management and power trading settlement.

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Published

2023-07-11

How to Cite

Zhang, J. ., Sun, Q. ., Liang, X. ., Chen, J. ., Kuai, J. ., & Xia, N. . (2023). LCOE Calculation Method Based on Carbon Cost Transmission in an “Electricity-Carbon” Market Environment. Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment, 42(04), 647–672. https://doi.org/10.13052/spee1048-5236.4244

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New Technologies and Strategies for Sustainable Development