An effective ems simulator for testing Real-Time Electricity Markets

This paper describes the process required to adapt a conventional EMS Simulator for testing the Real-Time Electricity Market. The paper discusses the need and requirements for the simulator. CAISO's traditional EMS Dispatcher Training Simulator was modified and coupled with CAISO's Market Applications to act as a real time Market and Grid Operation Simulator. This new simulator provides realistic behavior of the physical network of California ISO grid in response to the instructions from the real time market.