The Systep Team is pleased to present the Monthly Report of the Chilean Electricity Sector (in Spanish).

In this edition of the report, we present an analysis on cycling of thermal units due to the intermittence of renewable generation in the SING and SIC. We analyze real cases of thermal units U16, Guacolda I and San Isidro I, based on their operation data from October 2016, which show the cycling of these units during the hours of maximum solar and wind generation. We also review the international experience in this topic, where some initiatives have been implemented to address the increased costs of cycling units and to promote flexibility system in the long-term. Finally, we comment the need for recognition of cycling as a ancillary service, in order enhance operation flexibility, and as result allow deeper penetration of renewable sources.

We expect that this report will be a contribution to the electricity industry, where we also review the following information:

Analysis of the operation of each interconnected system.
Systep 12-months spot price forecast (SIC and SING).
Summary by companies.
Auction prices.
Non-Conventional Renewable Energies.
Regulatory monitoring.
Projects in Environmental Impact Assessment.

Its distribution is performed monthly.
If you want to send us any comments please let us know at reporte@systep.cl