The custom generation profile model allows you to represent a power system using a simple model based on capacity factor and nameplate capacity, or to import hourly or subhourly electric generation data from another simulation model or measured from an operating system.

You can use the custom generation profile model for the following applications:

•Model a thermal power plant as a baseline case for comparison with renewable alternatives.

•Use energy generation profiles for any type of power system from other software with SAM's financial models.

•Use measured data from an installed plant with SAM's financial models.