Power plants consume electricity as part of the production process and the percentage of the output that is consumed onsite can be high (<=10%). In many regions, this is accounted for through the heat rates, which reflect grid electricity available per BTU of input. In some regions, however, this is specifically added to as a type of demand.
In the EPS, we should add an input data file and associated calculations to add this load to total demand. In the China EPS, this is important for correctly aligning our demand data with publicly available demand data.
robbieorvis
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Power plants consume electricity as part of the production process and the percentage of the output that is consumed onsite can be high (<=10%). In many regions, this is accounted for through the heat rates, which reflect grid electricity available per BTU of input. In some regions, however, this is specifically added to as a type of demand.
In the EPS, we should add an input data file and associated calculations to add this load to total demand. In the China EPS, this is important for correctly aligning our demand data with publicly available demand data.