Dear Team,

I am currently working on a project using the optimization feature in LEAP. I would like to generate an optimized dispatch scenario for an island power system considering its RE potential (hydro and solar) on top of its exisiting diesel plants.

I am encountering 2 problems here:

1. How can I set the entry year of such RE technologies? The program tends to start its production on the first simulation year and we know it's not possible since we'll be needing a couple of years to contruct new RE plants.

2. I can't also find where to indicate the maximum total capacity addition (for the whole study period, not for a single year) of each technology. As I've said, I have only the RE potential capacity and the assumption is they will be all fully developed/utilized within my study period.

I am looking forward to your assistance on this.

Best regards,

Anthony

It could be used the Interp Function to set the entry year of the RE energy. For example, if you don't want to set the RE energy from the baseyear and starts from 2025, you could input Interp(2020,0, 2025,0, 2030, 800, 2040,1500).

The maximum capacity could also be used in the Interp Function like this. Just keep the maximum value in the specific year and don't exceed this value in future years. Hope this helps.

Regards,

Liya