December 2004

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R. Rajaraman. “Optimal Bidding Strategies in Electricity Markets”
Optimal Bidding Strategy:
Correlated Prices
•In period 1, withhold all 100 MW
ØEquivalently, bid 100 MW at a price higher than $30/MWh
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•In period 2, bid 100 MW at less than $15/MWh
Expected profit for this strategy is $2750