3. Impact of frequency setting on producers
Frequency control involves several cost components: fixed, variable and non-delivery costs. Among these costs, the cost of de-optimization over the short and long term is one of the most significant items for producers.
3.1 Fixed costs
Fixed costs are all costs that do not depend on the amount of auxiliary service provided. Fixed costs due to frequency adjustments comprise two main components: investment costs and operating costs.
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