Table 17 Sensitivity analysis on key economic parameters.
From: Integrated ATC enhancement and load growth forecasting via WOA-based optimal DSTATCOM placement
Parameter | Variation | Value | Annual cost ($) | Annual benefit ($) | BCR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VMW | -40% | 15,000 $/MW·year | 559,258 | 600,000 | 1.07 |
Base | 25,000 $/MW·year | 559,258 | 1,000,000 | 1.79 | |
+ 40% | 35,000$/MW·year | 559,258 | 1,400,000 | 2.50 | |
ATC gain | -50% | 20 MW | 559,258 | 500,000 | 0.89 |
Base | 40 MW | 559,258 | 1,000,000 | 1.79 | |
+ 50% | 60 MW | 559,258 | 1,500,000 | 2.68 | |
Discount rate | -50% | 4% | 417,908 | 1,000,000 | 2.39 |
Base | 8% | 559,258 | 1,000,000 | 1.79 | |
+ 50% | 12% | 719,347 | 1,000,000 | 1.39 |
