Systems and Methods for Managing Energy Generation and Procurement

摘要

A system and method for optimally assigning energy generation and procurement resources whereby information needed to calculate an optimal-cost generation plan is obtained by a database connected to the calculation module. Data from the database is automatically checked for errors, formulated into an objective function representing hypothetical generation plans, and framed within mathematical constraints by the module. Generation plans are automatically delivered in customizable formats, and functionality allowing for considerations beyond cost can be implemented. Functionality to automate the method based for periodic or event-based operation is also included. Further calculations based on hypothetical values are possible to determine how said hypothetical values would affect generation plans, or whether increasing generation-fleet output could result in added profits.

主权项

1. A method for determining a profit-maximizing plan comprising the steps of:
incorporating a plurality of inputs relating to a plurality of parameters of the plan to be maximized; incorporating one or more constraints to limit the profit-maximizing plan based on said plurality of inputs; testing all possible combinations of said plurality of inputs, within said one or more constraints, to develop one or more profit-maximizing plans using a computer program; selecting one of the one or more profit-maximizing plans.