Generator Technical Life

Units: yr
Mode: Input Only
Multi-band: False
Default Value: 1E+30
Validation Rule: ≥0
Key Property: No
Description: Technical lifetime of the unit
Detail:

Generator Technical Life is the physical life of the asset in years. This property is used in LT Plan to force the 'retirement' of the unit once it reaches a certain age.

Note that Technical Life applies in two situations:

  1. Units that are constructed by LT Plan and reach their technical life inside the planning horizon; or
  2. A single-unit facility defines Commission Date along with Technical Life.