org.powertac.common.interfaces

Interface CapacityControl

public interface CapacityControl

Support for balancing market interactions between DU and customers/brokers.

Author:

John Collins

Method Summary

Modifier and Type	Method and Description
void	exerciseBalancingControl(BalancingOrder order, double kwh, double payment) Creates BalancingControlEvent, posts it on correct TariffSubscription instances.
RegulationAccumulator	getRegulationCapacity(BalancingOrder order) Gathers up power usage data for the current timeslot that could be subject to a BalancingOrder.
void	postEconomicControl(EconomicControlEvent event) Posts an EconomicControlEvent on the correct TariffSubscription instances.

Method Detail

exerciseBalancingControl

void exerciseBalancingControl(BalancingOrder order,
                              double kwh,
                              double payment)

Creates BalancingControlEvent, posts it on correct TariffSubscription instances. Up-regulation is represented by positive kwh (the market is getting more energy) and typically positive payment.

getRegulationCapacity

RegulationAccumulator getRegulationCapacity(BalancingOrder order)

Gathers up power usage data for the current timeslot that could be subject to a BalancingOrder. Return value is in kwh.

postEconomicControl

void postEconomicControl(EconomicControlEvent event)

Posts an EconomicControlEvent on the correct TariffSubscription instances.