Overview

This section will discuss the following:

• Inputs and Outputs
• iPool Improvements
• WESM Data Files

Understanding Inputs and Outputs

All simulations depend on four main input types:

• Demand
• Generation
• Bid Offers
• Events (Optional but important)

More in-depth details in here.

iPool Version 26 Improvements

The updated version includes:

• Faster simulation performance
• Improved visualization in Apollo
• Better scenario comparison tools
• Enhanced modeling for storage systems (e.g., Battery Energy Storage Systems)

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WESM Data Files

These files are the foundation of all historical and simulation work. Key files:

• RTD: Demand, generation, prices
• RTDOE: Energy bid offers
• RTDOR: Reserve bid offers
• RTDHS: Transmission line flows
• RTDRS: Reserve schedules

More in-depth details in here.