Capacity Test ROI Calculator
Calculate the value of optimizing your PJM capacity test timing. Every MW demonstrated is worth ~$61k per season at current prices.
1. Select Your Plant
Select from the PJM plant database to prepopulate capacity values
2. Select Season
Summer (184 days) or Winter (181 days)
3. Select Tier
Compare Standard (multiplier-based) vs Pro (custom curves with PI data)
Standard
ActiveMultiplier-based scoring
%
Probability50%
MW
Probability30%
Pro
Custom curves with PI data
%
Probability60%
MW
Probability70%
4. Billing Options
Combined Cycle • Standard
Summer Season
$7,500/season
Annual Cost
$15,000
Advanced Settings
Customize capacity price and UCAP factor
Value Summary
Select a plant to calculate value
Search and select a plant above to calculate value
PJM Capacity Economics
At the 2027/2028 PJM BRA clearing price of $333.44/MW-day:
- +1 UCAP MW (annual) = ~$122k/year
- +1 UCAP MW (seasonal) = ~$61k/season
- +3 MW typical upside = ~$184k/season
- -5 MW avoided miss = ~$307k protected
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