genCRAFTTM - A grid capacity game

Specify the capacity of generating resources for a 50 GW peak load electrical system based on California Independent System Operator load and renewables generation hourly pattern. Pre-assigned generating resource parameters are summarized below. Enter your capacity choices below that, click run, and your results and a comparison to other users will appear at bottom. Include your initials in run title for maximum street cred! Game documentation is available here.

The genCRAFTTM web interface and code are copyright by Mike Fowler 2022.

USER SPECIFICATIONS


SUMMARY OF RUN RESULTS

MONTHLY LOAD AND AVAILABLE WIND AND SOLAR AT USER-SPECIFIED CAPACITY LEVELS

EXAMPLE HOURLY DISPATCH TO GROSS LOAD (w/o ESS charging)

ALL TIME WINNER'S CIRCLE OF CHEAPEST, CLEANEST RUNS!

Hourly results are available here.

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