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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?
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