Generator Reserve and Load Capacity Allocation Using Ideal Generator Contribution Index

In modern power systems, emerging load centers have led to a significant increase in electricity demand thus straining power utilities. Better economics of operation, reliability of power supply and the utilization of old power plants as power reserves during peak loads are some of the advantages of the interconnected systems. Power availability is also a key factor in industrial site location hence load capacity determination for particular buses is essential. This paper aims to use the ideal generator contribution index to determine the maximum electrical load capacity allocation for a particular bus as a function of the generator's output capacity or rated power and to find the least required generator power reserve capacity to cater to particular anticipated load demand.