Grid integration policies of gas-fired cogeneration in Peninsular Malaysia: Fallacies and counterexamples

► Mixed-integer nonlinear programming and dynamic programming are used in the design. ► Various loading levels are modeled and hourly operation schedule is determined. ► Standby electricity charge has a minimal impact on cogeneration feasibility. ► Gas and electricity prices are interrelated and affect cogeneration investment. ► Under existing policies, there is no barrier to cogeneration adoption in Malaysia.