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  • Surendra Pandit 7/21/2016

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    Hello Everyone,

    I am developing LEAP energy model for developing country. From few days - i tried to debug my Transformation output problems. In my model, i have noticed that there are some results which are totally different from my expectation, which makes me confuse to analyse it and still could not able to solve this problems.

    In order to make clear explanation about the my problems- i have taken the screenshot as well as my question in the attached word file. Please check the pdf file as well as leap model named as " Energy Forecast " which i sent you in the following email: leap@sei-us.org

    Thanks in Advance
    Surendra

  • Emily Ghosh 7/26/2016
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    Hi Surendra,

    Thank you for emailing the LEAP file. Do you mind re-posting the pdf file? It seems that it was not attached to your original post.

    Thanks,
    Emily

  • Surendra Pandit 7/27/2016
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    Hello Emily,

    Sorry for the missing attachment file.

    I have attach the pdf file where i put the screenshots along with my questions based on it. From the previous message to till today , i have debug some errors and find out their main causes but still there are some points where i am confusing to analysis it.

    Note : if you need LEAP model file then please let me know because i have added many parameters and scenarios in compare with the old file that i send you.

    Thanks in Advance
    Surendra


    Attachments:  Transformation result problems.pdf [17]
  • Emily Ghosh 7/28/2016
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    Hi Surendra,


    Thank you for re-sending the questions. Here are my responses:


    I have one policy action plan where they are planning to produce 3,7628 MW of hydropower within 2031 and I found that result shown by the LEAP in section "Output by Output fuel" is compatibly low/less production which is shown in second figure. Could you tell me what are the factors that effect the "Outputs by Output Fuel" result.


    The values in Figure 1 and 2 cannot be compared since they represent two different things - the plant's capacity in MW and the energy output (or generation) per year in GWh.


    Should I have to put this 37,628 MW power in Endogenous Capacity or Exogenous Capacity?


    If you would like to specify exactly how much capacity and when capacity additions or retirements will occur, enter the value using the Exogenous Capacity variable. For Endogenous Capacity, LEAP automatically determines *when* to add capacity to meet the Planning Reserve Margin requirement, however you will need to input the capacity increment size and specify the type of capacity additions that are permitted. For more information on how to specify capacity data, refer to the step-by-step approach described in the user guide:

    http://www.energycommunity.org/WebHelpPro/Transformation/Specifying_Capacty_Data_in_LEAP.htm


    For more information on how to add capacity data, refer to the following help pages:

    http://www.energycommunity.org/WebHelpPro/index.htm#t=Transformation%2FCapacties.htm

    http://www.energycommunity.org/WebHelpPro/index.htm#t=Transformation%2FEndogenous_Capacity.htm


    How can I fix the problem with Energy waste?

    Fuel is wasted when there is more fuel supplied than required. Using the "Solid Fuels" grouping in the figure you provided, a higher quantity of solid fuel is being imported than necessary to meet demand, resulting in waste. I recommend reviewing the following help page to better understand the calculations used to generate the energy balance: https://www.energycommunity.org/Help/Views/Energy_Balance_Tables.htm


    How can I fix the problem with the Imports in the Hydropower section as the Hydropower is producing within the country.


    The hydro yield appears to be insufficient to meet the electricity generation required by hydropower. This is why LEAP is importing the remaining hydropower requirements.


    If the growth rate changes up and down during the period between base year and end year then how can we express them.


    You can enter different growth rates for different years using the Growth function. Refer to following help page for more information: http://www.energycommunity.org/WebHelpPro/Expressions/Growth.htm


    Hope this helps!

    Emily


  • Surendra Pandit 7/30/2016
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    Hello Emily,

    Thank you for very much for answering those questions.

    With Regards
    Surendra

  • Emily Ghosh 8/2/2016
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    Hi Surendra, glad to help! Also, please note that I've made some minor edits to the earlier post to improve clarity. If you have any other questions, just let us know.

    Best regards,
    Emily