Must Run Column
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The Must Run column allows the user to set resources to a Must Run condition. Users can select from the following input flags:
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1 - A flag of "1" will always dispatch the minimum capacity specified for the resource. The minimum capacity for this resource will assume a zero dispatch cost and will always dispatch the minimum capacity of the unit.
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0 - A "0" flag will not apply a Must Run condition.
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FUEL - If the "FUEL" reference is specified for this variable the value in the Must Run column of the Fuel table will be applied.
To learn more about the different between Must Run and Non Cycling designation, click here.
NOTE: Hydro and pumped storage resources cannot be set as Must Run.
NOTE: If generating resources are over specified as Must Run such that zonal output (sum of Hydro_Output and Thermal_Output) would be greater than zonal net load in any given hour, then the model will automatically report a zonal price of $-1/MWh. Furthermore, resource Output will be adjusted down such that zonal output will equal zonal net load.
NOTE: Inputs can be specified for any time period (annual, monthly, weekly, hourly or sub-hourly). For information on how to specify a time series for a variable, see Entering a Time Series.
Must Run Column