Simulator Comparison

Sygration Market Simulator

The table below shows the features supported in the first release of the Generator Market Simulator. It is compared against the Dispatchable Load Market Simulator, which was released in March 2004.

Feature	Generator Market Simulator	Load Market Simulator
Bid Support:	Energy, OR 10 Spin, OR 10 Non-Spin, OR 30 Minute	Energy, OR 10 Non-Spin, OR 30 Minute
Standing Bid Support:	Yes	No
Optimization:	Simultaneous: Energy & 3 OR Classes	Sequential: Energy, then 2 OR Classes
Energy Ramp Rate Support:	Yes	No
RD Filter Support:	Yes	No
OR Ramp Rate Support:	Yes	No
Reserve Loading Point Support:	Yes 10-Min Spin & 30-Min	n/a
Calculation Engine Resolution:	5-Minute	5-Minute
Report Resolution:	5-Minute, Hourly or Daily	5-Minute, Hourly or Daily
$2000 Non-Dispatchable Load Support:	n/a	Yes
Summary Information	Monthly Totals & 24-Hourly Profile	Monthly Totals & 24-Hourly Profile
Optional Settlements using Locational Prices	Yes	No
Compare Dispatch to Actual Generation	Yes	n/a
Data Availability	245 Delivery Points, Oct 2002 - Present	245 Delivery Points, Oct 2002 - Present

Note: All features of the Generator Market Simulator that result in its improved accuracy will be migrated to the Dispatchable Load Market Simulator in the next release of that tool.