Storage Initial Volume

Units:GWh
Mode:Input/Output
Multi-band:False
Default Value:0
Validation Rule:≥0
Key Property:No
Description:Storage volume at the start of the period

Storage Initial Volume as an input sets the volume in the storage at the start of the first period of the Horizon. The units of Initial Volume are controlled by the Storage Model.

Example:

Storage Property Value Units
PUMP1 Max Volume 5 GWh
PUMP1 Initial Volume 0 GWh
PUMP1 TAIL Max Volume 5 GWh
PUMP1 TAIL Initial Volume 5 GWh

The example show a typical set up for a pump storage system.

As an output, Initial Volume is the volume in storage at the start of the period.

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