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Overview

This section discusses how scenario templates are edited for specific use case, including edits to:

  • Inputs
  • Scenario Parameters
  • Bids

Scenario Parameter Editor​

Scenario templates often require adjustments to input parameters and may not be ready for immediate use in all cases. Users can modify a scenario’s parameters by clicking "Edit." Depending on the type of simulation, parameters can be adjusted accordingly before running the scenario. This is commonly applicable to simulations such as backcast, forecast, and what-if scenarios. scen designer 1

Tabs​

There are several inputs that can be added to a scenario.

Check the different tabs in the Scenario Parameter Editor

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Event and Scenario Files​

  • Event Files: Input files that dictate specific disruptions or adjustments during a simulation. This includes unit outages (planned or forced) and changes to a participant's bid quantity, bid price, or capacity.
  • Event Set File: A collection of multiple event files used to build complex, multi-event scenarios for system stress-testing.

Demand and Renewable Generation​

  • Region Demand: Managed via the Demand File, this provides chronological load profiles (in hourly or 5-minute intervals) that the simulated power system must meet.
  • VRE Generation (Must-Run): Dictated by the MRGCFAC file, this sets the capacity factor for must-run solar and wind stations. This factor is multiplied by installed capacity to calculate megawatt (MW) output.
  • Solar Irradiation (MRH Files): Raw meteorological data (measured in MW/m²) used by iPool Apollo to dynamically calculate solar plant generation.
  • Wind Speed (MRW Files): Raw wind speed data (measured in m/s) required to accurately model wind plant power generation.

Database and Object Loading​

  • Storage and Unit Objects: Operational and physical data loaded from the iPool database for facilities like pumped-hydro and battery storage.
  • Groups and Portfolios: * Portfolios represent market participants and their owned assets.
  • Groups classify system elements and are specifically required for iPool Apollo to accurately model must-run renewable generation.
  • MNM Genlist: Data essential for updating the database using the Market Network Model from the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP).