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This paper explores differences in the bidding patterns of entrants and incumbents in electric power procurement auctions. The entrants have significant disadvantage in the cost structure, and their participation rate remains very low in the auctions. We model their bidding patterns where there participation decision depends on reserve price and estimate their cost distribution and the equilibrium strategies. We also consider a policy experiment in the spirit of a price-preference policy to enhance competition on incumbent and participation of entrants.