Online Cost Column
Column Type = Text

The Online Cost column is used to define a $/MW/hr value that is added to the cost of the unit in hours that it is online. It is different from the standard Variable O&M input column because it is not based upon the MWh of output; if the unit is running at all it gets the full cost. The entry must be a positive value. The Online Cost will affect the commitment of the unit but it will not directly affect the Dispatch_Cost.

This column is impacted by the Use Nameplate Capacity for MW Based Commitment Input setting.

Online Cost is incorporated into the Variable_OM_Cost_Base output column.

 NOTE: If you specify this variable's FUEL reference, the value in the Fuel Table will be applied.

 

 NOTE: Specify inputs for any time period (annually, monthly, weekly, hourly, or sub-hourly). For information on specifying a variable's time series, see Entering a Time Series.

 

 Input Tables

 Resources Table

 Online Cost Column


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