Yes, you are correct in using the total cost (as opposed to incremental cost)
function in the gencost matrix. And the units are $/hr.
Ray
> On Jul 27, 2015, at 12:22 PM, Brandon Johnson <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
> Hi there,
>
> I am am wondering what type of equation goes into the cost matrix. I have
> calculated the input-output characteristic function that is in the form of C
> = aP^2 + bP + c which has the units $/h. My first thought was to put this
> equation straight into the matrix but was unsure if this was the correct one
> as a few of the figures (fig. 6-4) in the user manual have units of $/MW,
> which to my understanding is the incremental cost rate.
>
> Regards,
> Brandon Johnson
>
>
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