iPool Version Update — Released February 3, 2026
New Command Functionality
These commands are now active for managing system databases and loading external datasets.
| Keyword | Parameter | Description | Object |
|---|---|---|---|
-updatedb | DATABASE/JSON | Synchronizes system database or JSON DB. | DATABASE |
-bset | BidSet.csv | Batch loads a defined set of BidFiles. | BIDS |
-eset | EventSet.csv | Batch loads a defined set of EventFiles. | EVENTS |
-setzones | — | WESM Only: Converts regions to zones. | DATABASE |
-opELP | — | Optimizes ELP BESS & PS via Duck Curve levelizing. | ELP BESS PS |
-deletesite | SiteID | Permanent removal of site from scenario/DB. | DATABASE |
-deleteunit | UnitID | Permanent removal of unit from scenario/DB. | DATABASE |
Market & Scenario Integration
Optimized for the latest AEMO data structures and projection modeling.
AEMO Data Feeds
- -NEMInfo / -NEMData: Direct updates from AEMO generator data CSVs.
- -MLF: Updates Marginal Loss Factors (e.g., QLD_MLF).
- -CAPEGFile: (Latest: CAPEG_20250804.csv) Updates max capacity.
Projections
- -bDAP: Shifts logic to Day Ahead Projection (DAP) instead of RTD.
- -bWAP: Shifts logic to Week Ahead Projection (WAP) instead of RTD.
Outage Management
- -e: Supports WAPOS and DAPOS outage schedule file loading.
Commands -UFile and -Sfile have been officially REMOVED. Please use -UnitsFile and -SitesFile for all new unit and site modifications.
Enhancements & Critical Fixes
Priority Dispatch
Solar and wind priority is now strictly enforced using pseudo bids at -VOLL (Value of Lost Load), replacing the previous VOLG logic.
Stability
Resolved a critical Infinite Loop bug in Monte Carlo (MC) simulations triggered by extreme events.
Reporting
- Added Zonal Reports via
BidZone.csvandTraceZone.csv. - RTDRS: Real-Time Dispatch Reserve Schedule now included in historical load/reserve reports.
- Dispatchable Demand: New reporting available for PS & BESS within historical load datasets.
Logic Corrections
- Fixed the DemScale bug that caused event doubling.
- Aligned Apollo Bids to display full quantities consistent with iPool standards.
Apollo Feature Update — Released February 3, 2026
Zonal Scenarios & Dashboard Evolution
APOLLO now supports deep Zonal Scenario integration, allowing for more granular market analysis.
- Updated Tree Structures: Scenarios are now organized by zonal hierarchies, making it easier to navigate complex regional data.
- Enhanced Dashboards: New dashboard views specifically designed for zonal reporting, offering a clearer top-down view of zone-specific metrics and relationships.
Advanced Charting & Legend Controls
We have introduced a more interactive charting engine to give you full control over your data visualization.
Right-Click Legend Menu
You can now right-click any chart legend item to:
- Modify Visuals: Change colors, line thickness, and series type (toggle between Bar, Line, Area, etc.).
- Filter Views: Quickly "Isolate" a single series or "Re-enable All" with a single click.
Overhauled Comparison View
The comparison engine has been rebuilt using Pinia storage with persistence, ensuring your work state remains intact even after a refresh.
- Combining Profiles: You can now add multiple scenarios into a single comparison profile.
- Integrated Boxplots: When multiple scenarios are combined, the boxplot profiles automatically include values from across all selected scenarios, providing a unified statistical distribution.
Performance & "Optional Unit Loading"
To solve the bottleneck of long loading times for large datasets, unit loading is now on-demand.
Light Loading by Default
Left-clicking a scenario in the tree now loads the scenario without units, significantly speeding up initial access.
Flexible Full Loading
- In-Scenario: Click the new button at the bottom of the interface to load the full unit dataset once you are inside.
- From Tree: Right-click a scenario and select "Load Full Dataset" to bypass light loading and fetch everything from the start.
Custom Bid Sequencing
Advanced users can now create custom command sequences for specialized bidding scenarios.
- Hybrid Bid Loading: You can now overlay Custom Bids on top of Historical Bids.
- Automated Sequences: Configure your scenarios to automatically pull historical data and apply your custom bid adjustments in a single automated workflow.