Describe the bug
For front-of-meter (FOM) battery configurations with the automated dispatch option selected on the Battery Dispatch page, the look ahead period appears to be working incorrectly.
To Reproduce
- Create a Standalone Battery / Merchant Plant case.
- On the Battery Dispatch page, choose Automated dispatch and change Look ahead period to 12 hours.
- Run a simulation and note the NPV.
- Change Look ahead period to 24 hours and repeat.
Note that the NPV is higher for 12-hour look ahead than 24-hour.
See https://sam.nrel.gov/forum/forum-general/5102-reduced-battery-cycling-and-revenue-with-increased-look-ahead-period.html#14376