Grid limits for CSP empirical trough model

Dear Sirs,

I've been trying to set grid limits for the CSP empirical trough model (both with the interconnection limit and the grid curtailment schedule). After setting these limits I run the simulation and the hourly results show electricity production above the given limits.

I've repeated the same steps for setting the grid limits using the CSP physical trough model. Now, when I run the simulation the hourly results follow the imposed grid limits.

Is there a limitation for the use of grid limits in the CSP empirical trough model or a different setting in relation to the physical model?

Thank you for your assistance.

Kind regards,
João Cardoso

Dear João ,

Thank you for pointing out this issue. You can track it on the SAM issues list on GitHub:

github.com/NREL/SAM/issues/257

Best regards,
Paul.