The fuel-cost curves for two generators are given as follows:
C(P) = 600 + 18P + 0.04P²/hrC(P) = 700 + 20P + 0.03P²/hr
Assuming the system is lossless, calculate the optimal dispatch values of P, the incremental operating cost, and the total operating cost for a total load of 1000 MW.

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