Production Integers in Look-ahead

Units: -
Default Value: 1
Validation Rule: In (0,1,2)
Description: Controls when the look-ahead contains integers for unit commitment and other decisions.
Detail:

Production Integers in Look-ahead controls when the look-ahead in ST Schedule contains integer variables for unit commitment and other decisions such as Regulation Range. The setting can take the following values:

Never (value = 0)
Integers are never used in the look-ahead.
Auto (value = 1)
Integers are used when the conditions below are met.
Always (value = 2)
Integers are always used in the look-ahead if they are also used in the non-look-ahead periods.

For the "Auto" setting, integers are included for a Generator if:

and for a Facility if:

Including integers in the look-ahead increases the run time of models but can improve accuracy.

See also: