Considering the Uncertainty of Renewable Energy: Bidding Strategy for Virtual Power Plants in the Monthly Centralized Market

Authors

  • Chi Zhang Dongfang Electronics Co., Ltd, Yantai 264000, Shandong, China
  • Ming Wang State Grid Anhui Electric Power Co., Ltd. Electric Power Research Institute, Hefei 230601, China
  • Funa Yang State Grid Yantai Power Supply Company, Yantai 264000, Shandong, China
  • ZhongRui Zhang Dongfang Electronics Co., Ltd, Yantai 264000, Shandong, China
  • Tongyi Hou Dongfang Electronics Co., Ltd, Yantai 264000, Shandong, China
  • Cheng Ma Dongfang Electronics Co., Ltd, Yantai 264000, Shandong, China
  • Zhenhua Wu Dongfang Electronics Co., Ltd, Yantai 264000, Shandong, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/spee1048-5236.4422

Keywords:

Virtual power plant (VPP), high-low matching, monthly centralized market, maximization of social welfare

Abstract

The execution of the energy transition and “dual carbon” objectives is progressively enhancing the penetration rate of renewable energy in the new power system. This paper examines the bidding strategy for virtual power plants (VPPs) incorporating renewable energy within the rolling trading framework of the mid-to-long-term centralised electricity market, in response to the challenges posed by power generation uncertainty and market-driven consumption due to large-scale renewable energy integration. An outer clearing model is developed to enable VPP participation, with the objective of maximising societal welfare, hence determining transaction volumes and clearing prices. Subsequently, taking into account the predicting inaccuracies of wind and solar energy, an internal optimisation model is formulated with the aim of maximising the income of the Virtual Power Plant (VPP), therefore measuring the incremental revenue. A dual-layer optimisation model appropriate for Virtual Power Plant (VPP) participation is developed and subsequently utilised to analyse the optimised bidding strategies for VPPs in the medium to long-term monthly centralised market.

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Author Biographies

Chi Zhang, Dongfang Electronics Co., Ltd, Yantai 264000, Shandong, China

Chi Zhang (1976.08–), male, graduated from Hohai University with a bachelor’s degree in Power System and Automation. After graduation, I worked at Dongfang Electronics Co., Ltd. as a senior engineer. My current research direction is engaged in distribution automation and protection work.

Ming Wang, State Grid Anhui Electric Power Co., Ltd. Electric Power Research Institute, Hefei 230601, China

Ming Wang (1990.08–), male, graduated from Chongqing University with a master’s degree in Power System Automation. After graduation, I worked at the Electric Power Science Research Institute of State Grid Anhui Electric Power Co., Ltd. Currently, I am a senior engineer with a research focus on intelligent distribution network technology.

Funa Yang, State Grid Yantai Power Supply Company, Yantai 264000, Shandong, China

Funa Yang (1992.02–), female, graduated from Shandong University with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Automation. After graduation, I worked at Yantai Power Supply Company of State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company as an engineer. My current research direction is distribution automation and protection.

ZhongRui Zhang, Dongfang Electronics Co., Ltd, Yantai 264000, Shandong, China

Zhongrui Zhang (1989.06–), male, graduated from Qingdao Agricultural University with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Automation. After graduation, I worked at Dongfang Electronics Co., Ltd. as an intermediate engineer. My current research direction is engaged in distribution automation and protection work.

Tongyi Hou, Dongfang Electronics Co., Ltd, Yantai 264000, Shandong, China

Tongyi Hou (June 1993–), male, graduated from Dalian Ocean University with a bachelor’s degree in Automation. After graduation, I worked at Dongfang Electronics Co., Ltd. as an intermediate engineer. My current research direction is engaged in distribution automation and protection work.

Cheng Ma, Dongfang Electronics Co., Ltd, Yantai 264000, Shandong, China

Cheng Ma (1994.11–), male, graduated from Jinan University with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation, I worked at Dongfang Electronics Co., Ltd. Currently, I am an intermediate engineer with a research focus on mechanical design, manufacturing, and automation.

Zhenhua Wu, Dongfang Electronics Co., Ltd, Yantai 264000, Shandong, China

Zhenhua Wu (1988.04–), female, graduated from Ludong University with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Technology. After graduation, I worked as an engineer at Dongfang Electronics Co., Ltd. My current research direction is engaged in power distribution automation work.

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Published

2025-06-22

How to Cite

Zhang, C. ., Wang, M. ., Yang, F. ., Zhang, Z. ., Hou, T. ., Ma, C. ., & Wu, Z. . (2025). Considering the Uncertainty of Renewable Energy: Bidding Strategy for Virtual Power Plants in the Monthly Centralized Market. Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment, 44(02), 285–318. https://doi.org/10.13052/spee1048-5236.4422

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New Technologies and Strategies for Sustainable Development