An LP Model for the Central Energy System

In this paper we present a mathematical model for the generation expansion operations to optimize the performance of a Central Energy System (CES) system. To ensure that the proposed generation operations are compatible with the network, some extensions (or updates) of the existing network are considered as well. All these decisions are evaluated both from an economic viewpoint, using the objective function of the problem, and from an environmental perspective, as specific constraints related to GHG gases (measured in $$CO_2$$ eq) emissions are imposed in the formulation.