Korean Power Grid at Night
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Electricity Market 101

Understanding electricity market operations, economic dispatch, and locational marginal pricing in modern power systems.

Financial charts and market data analysis
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What You’ll Learn

  • Fundamentals of electricity market design and operation
  • Economic dispatch and market clearing mechanisms
  • Locational Marginal Pricing (LMP) calculation
  • Understanding congestion and transmission constraints
  • Korea’s electricity market structure and reform initiatives
  • Comparison with international market models (e.g., US, Europe)

Key Concepts Covered

Day-Ahead Market:

Forward market for next-day energy delivery

Real-Time Market:

Balancing supply and demand in real-time

Market Clearing Price:

Equilibrium price determined by supply-demand intersection

Ancillary Services:

Frequency regulation, reserves, and voltage support

Downloadable Resources

Resources will be available soon.