Region Min Capacity Reserves

Units:	MW
Mode:	Input/Output
Multi-band:	False
Default Value:	-1E+30
Validation Rule:	Any Value
Key Property:	No
Description:	Minimum capacity reserves allowed
Detail:

Input

Region Min Capacity Reserves sets a lower bound on the Capacity Reserves in the Region in LT Plan. The expansion solution will attempt to meet the required Capacity Reserves by new builds and/or restricting plant retirements. By default the constraint is 'hard' meaning that it cannot be violated, but the limit can be made 'soft' by setting the Capacity Shortage Price.

Output

Region Min Capacity Reserves is defined as:

Min Capacity Reserves = MIN ( t ) ( Capacity Reserves_t )

See also:

• Region Max Capacity Reserves
• Region Min Capacity Reserve Margin
• Region Min Native Capacity Reserve Margin
• Region Capacity Shortage