Evaluation of Wheeling Charge in Context of Nepalese Power Market
Date
2023-11
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I.O.E. Pulchowk Campus
Abstract
Today, the electric utility industry is undergoing significant changes as a result of
restructuring in the power system. This restructuring primarily aims to introduce
competition among various market participants. Consequently, it becomes
imperative to devise an appropriate pricing strategy that ensures both reliability and
secure operation of the power system. In instances where the power system operates
within a deregulated environment, a transmission company emerges, tasked with
the construction, ownership, and operation of the transmission system.
Additionally, the Independent System Operator may take on the responsibilities of
both the system operator and the transmission company. Upon transmitting power,
fees are imposed on users utilizing the transmission lines. These fees enable the
transmission company to recoup its capital and cover operational and maintenance
costs. As a result, the transmission company levies a wheeling charge on those who
utilize its transmission lines. Nonetheless, it's crucial to guarantee that the charges
imposed on users for wheeling services are fair and accurately calculated.
Description
The wheeling charge in context of Nepalese power market is evaluated considering
the per mile cost of transmission line of three different voltage levels 132 kV, 220
kV, and 400 kV considered as transmission voltage in Nepal. The per mile cost of
transmission line of different voltages is evaluated from the Transmission System
Development Plan of Nepal prepared by Rastriya Prasaran Grid Company Limited.
Keywords
Evaluation,, Wheeling Charge, Power Market