Capacity
Questions about capacity data, methodology or workflows? You've come to the right place.
- Capacity FAQs – Overview
- What are the differences between the scenarios and which one should I use?
- What is the impact of a project at one bus/substation on capacity in the rest of the grid?
- Some substations show multiple capacity 'buses' or datapoints. Which ones should we use?
- Does the queue include load requests? If not, how are potential loads factored?
- How do I site solar projects using PVcase Prospect capacity data?
- How do I site standalone storage with PVcase Prospect capacity data?
- How do I site hybrid solar and storage projects using PVcase Prospect capacity data?
- How do I site data centers with PVcase Prospect capacity data?
- How do I know if a POI is 'good'?
- How do I determine the cost for my exact target project size (MW) falling between the calculated preset sizes?
- Methodology in Capacity data
- What is a "bus" and why is it called that?
- What do N-0 and N-1 mean? Why are they significant?
- How often is the data refreshed and why?
- What is the difference between "upgrade cost" and "allocated cost"?
- What does "distribution factor (DFAX)" mean and why does it matter for developers?
- What does Rated Base MVA mean?
- What is a monitored facility/limiting element?
- What is a binding contingency?
- Which power flow studies are used in the analysis?
- How are allocated costs calculated?
- What is short-circuit current and why does it matter?
- What do negative power flow values mean?
- What are P0-P7 categories?