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Overview

HistDB

This section provides an overview of the Historical Database Error Report, which identifies discrepancies between expected unit behavior and recorded database values.

Error Categorization

The report classifies data inconsistencies into five primary categories to help users maintain database integrity.

Error TypeDescription
Missing in DBNew generating units detected in the system that must be added to the database.
Capacity UpgradeExisting units whose registered capacity requires an update to reflect current specifications.
Out of Merit – No BidInstances where a unit generated power despite having no active bids in the system.
Out of Merit – OutageInstances where a unit submitted a bid but failed to generate power (typically due to an unreported outage).
No Bid – Demand SideStorage systems (e.g., batteries or pumped hydro) lacking demand bids for their associated load units.

Accessing the Report

To generate and view the report for a specific dataset:

  1. Locate the Scenario Tree View.
  2. Right-click your target scenario.
  3. Select "Load Historical DB Report" from the context menu.