Dump Cost Column
Column Type = Text
Dump Cost is an optional column used to specify a $/MW cost of dumping energy. When this column is populated with a positive value, Aurora will consider over-generating and dumping energy as part of the optimization. If this input is left blank, or a negative value is input, Aurora will not allow dump energy. This value can be interpreted as a cost of relaxing a MW of demand by exceeding the demand target. If you prefer that Aurora attempt to over-generate to meet other constraints, such as must-run, this column should be used.
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.
Inertia Relaxation Cost Column
