Capacity Market

A market in which Energy Resources receive a payment for having capacity available, even if it is not used. An additional payment (spot price) is also made for actual amounts of Electricity sold.

Given the fast-evolving nature of power system transformation, the Future Grid Accelerator (FGA) has the status of a perpetual BETA version. Your suggestions for how each concept and definition may be enhanced are very welcome.

All feedback will be reviewed and considered for inclusion in subsequent updates.

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