Power generation mix in Colombia including wind power: Markowitz portfolio efficient frontier analysis with machine learning

The Colombian power market is hydro-dominated since 67 % of the power produced comes from hydro-power sources. In addition, it has thermal power from natural gas and coal, and in the last years, alternative energy sources such as wind and solar have been introduced, although so far their share is no...

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Main Authors: Sergio Botero Botero, Claudia María García Mazo, Francisco Javier Moreno Arboleda
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Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2199853124001963
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Francisco Javier Moreno Arboleda
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description The Colombian power market is hydro-dominated since 67 % of the power produced comes from hydro-power sources. In addition, it has thermal power from natural gas and coal, and in the last years, alternative energy sources such as wind and solar have been introduced, although so far their share is not significant. Due to this condition, the Colombian power market is very volatile and depends on weather conditions. Usually, in rainy seasons prices are low and power is available, while in dry seasons, prices are high and power can be scarce. One of the main advantages of the new energy sources is that they are complementary to hydro-power, in the case of wind regimes, they are higher during dry seasons and lower during rainy seasons. We propose a complementarity analysis in the energy mix using Markowitz Portfolio analysis to determine if the efficient frontier is improved by introducing wind power to the system and the traditional port-folio analysis is improved by introducing Machine Learning (ML) into calculations. Results show that wind power improves the return while minimizing risk. Therefore, wind power would significantly reduce prices in Colombia's power mix while reducing volatility. This work follows the Open Innovation (OI) paradigm, the intersection of Machine Learning, portfolio optimization, and renewable energy presents a promising landscape for research and practical applications. Continued interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation are essential for harnessing the full potential of these technologies for a sustainable energy future.
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spelling doaj-art-ec4be7be93cb41529e661a8d2896607c2024-12-05T05:20:09ZengElsevierJournal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market and Complexity2199-85312024-12-01104100402Power generation mix in Colombia including wind power: Markowitz portfolio efficient frontier analysis with machine learningSergio Botero Botero0Claudia María García Mazo1Francisco Javier Moreno Arboleda2Departamento de Ingeniería de la Organización, Facultad de Minas, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Medellín, Av. 80 65-223, Medellín, Colombia; Corresponding author.Facultad de Administración, Politécnico Colombiano Jaime Isaza Cadavid, Carrera 48 No. 7–151, Medellín, ColombiaDepartamento de Ciencias de la Computación y de la Decisión, Facultad de Minas, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Medellín, Av. 80 65-223, Medellín, ColombiaThe Colombian power market is hydro-dominated since 67 % of the power produced comes from hydro-power sources. In addition, it has thermal power from natural gas and coal, and in the last years, alternative energy sources such as wind and solar have been introduced, although so far their share is not significant. Due to this condition, the Colombian power market is very volatile and depends on weather conditions. Usually, in rainy seasons prices are low and power is available, while in dry seasons, prices are high and power can be scarce. One of the main advantages of the new energy sources is that they are complementary to hydro-power, in the case of wind regimes, they are higher during dry seasons and lower during rainy seasons. We propose a complementarity analysis in the energy mix using Markowitz Portfolio analysis to determine if the efficient frontier is improved by introducing wind power to the system and the traditional port-folio analysis is improved by introducing Machine Learning (ML) into calculations. Results show that wind power improves the return while minimizing risk. Therefore, wind power would significantly reduce prices in Colombia's power mix while reducing volatility. This work follows the Open Innovation (OI) paradigm, the intersection of Machine Learning, portfolio optimization, and renewable energy presents a promising landscape for research and practical applications. Continued interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation are essential for harnessing the full potential of these technologies for a sustainable energy future.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2199853124001963VolatilityWind powerHydro-powerPortfolio theoryMachine learning
spellingShingle Sergio Botero Botero
Claudia María García Mazo
Francisco Javier Moreno Arboleda
Power generation mix in Colombia including wind power: Markowitz portfolio efficient frontier analysis with machine learning
Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market and Complexity
Volatility
Wind power
Hydro-power
Portfolio theory
Machine learning
title Power generation mix in Colombia including wind power: Markowitz portfolio efficient frontier analysis with machine learning
title_full Power generation mix in Colombia including wind power: Markowitz portfolio efficient frontier analysis with machine learning
title_fullStr Power generation mix in Colombia including wind power: Markowitz portfolio efficient frontier analysis with machine learning
title_full_unstemmed Power generation mix in Colombia including wind power: Markowitz portfolio efficient frontier analysis with machine learning
title_short Power generation mix in Colombia including wind power: Markowitz portfolio efficient frontier analysis with machine learning
title_sort power generation mix in colombia including wind power markowitz portfolio efficient frontier analysis with machine learning
topic Volatility
Wind power
Hydro-power
Portfolio theory
Machine learning
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2199853124001963
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