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PLATO

LCG's data models for Eastern Interconnect, WECC,CAISO and ERCOT

The data model includes all the operational data for generators, wind and solar profiles, hourly load profiles at zonal level and their distribution at bus level, transmission line characteristics, transformers, phase shifters, and contingencies. It also includes fuel price forecasts for future years.

GENERATORS

Capacity, operating characteristics, engineering data, costs and stranded asset value. In addition, information is available for new units under construction and announced as well as forecast of new market entry.

LOADS

The Table of Loads contains the current year's monthly actuals for peak demand and energy for each region and area and corresponding monthly forecasts for the following two years, and annual projections for the third through tenth year.

FUELS

Current year's actuals and the forecasted prices for the future years.

  • Natural Gas
  • Coal
  • Oil

TRANSMISSION

The Table of Transmission Intertie contain information on regional and area import and export capabilities, line voltage ratings and distance in miles between major connection points.

Please contact LCG directly at 1(650) 962-9670 for further information regarding the PLATO database, its pricing or annual updates.

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