Dynamic and strategic behavior in hydropower-dominated electricity markets : empirical evidence for Colombia

Número: 
886
Publicado: 
Authors:
Jorge Balat,
Juan D. Martin
Clasificación JEL: 
L25, D22, D44
Palabras clave: 
Dynamic Auction Model, Bidding Behavior, market power, Electricity Markets

In this paper we formulate a dynamic multi-unit auction model to characterize bidding behavior in hydro power dominated electricity markets. Our model implies that, in order to maximize expected profits, hydro producers will submit bid prices above its ma