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Overall Scenario Settings
Overall Scenario Settings An optimization scenario, centered around a single energy use profile, defines the settings, resources, and constraints to be considered when designing the optimal installed microgrid. Scenarios are built with smart defaults ...
Interval Data
Interval Data Overview and Statuses Keystone Designer requires a one year of continuous 15-minute interval data in order to process a scenario. Hourly data can also be used if 15-minute interval data is not available. Data must be uploaded from your ...
Simple Controls Scenarios
Simple Controls Scenarios Starting in May 2025, Keystone Designer supports the modeling of Simple Controls scenarios. In this context, Simple Controls means charging an energy storage system during off-peak times, and discharging the system during ...
Solar Retrofit Modeling
Solar Retrofit Modeling Starting in March 2025, Keystone Designer supports modeling solar retrofits. A solar retrofit is a scenario where there is an existing solar array, and project stakeholders want to explore adding additional solar and/or an ...
"No Optimal Solution Found"
"No Optimal Solution Found" When you run a scenario, Keystone Designer evaluates the financial impact of purchasing and dispatching the equipment you have selected against your utility profile and utility rates to maximize the savings over the life ...