Version.log

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TIMES Version 3.0.0
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Date: 25-Mar-2010 [AL]:
 Bug fix: fixed reporting bug when both SENSIS and RPT_FLOTS were used
 New Features:
 - cumulative process flow bound equations
 - cumulative activity, flow and commodity variables can be referred to in TID UCs
 New input attributes:
  ACT_CUM(r,p,y1,y2,bd)  -  Bound on cumulative process activity
  FLO_CUM(r,p,c,y1,y2,bd)  -  Bound on cumulative process flow
  UC_CUMACT(uc_n,r,p,y1,y2)  -  Coefficient for cumulative process activity
  UC_CUMFLO(uc_n,r,p,c,y1,y2)  -  Coefficient for cumulative process flow
  UC_CUMCOM(uc_n,r,com_var,c,y1,y2) - Coefficient for cumulative commodity PRD/NET
  S_FLO_CUM(r,p,c,y1,y2,bd,stage,sow) - Bound on cumulative process flow/activity

Modified files:
INITSYS.mod   : Increased version number to 3.0.0
initmty.mod   : Added declarations for new attributes
ppmain.mod    : Moved definition of MIYR_L from coef_obj.mod
                Added pre-processing of cumulative parameters with BOH/EOH support
                Allow STGTSS conversion storage; can be enabled using a multicom-PG
coef_obj.mod  : Moved definition of MIYR_L to ppmain.mod (cosmetic move)
mod_vars.mod  : Added new variables for cumulative flows and commodity NET/PRD
eqdeclr.mod   : Added new EQ_CUMFLO equation & changed CUMNET/CUMPRD equations
eqmain.mod    : Added new EQ_CUMFLO equation & changed CUMNET/CUMPRD equations; Changed EQUSERCO call parameters
eqcumcom.mod  : Changed equation to be "slack"-variable based
equserco.mod  : Changed handling of call parameters to facilitate cumulative variable terms
uc_flo.mod    : Added term for VAR_CUMFLO cumulative flow variables
uc_compd.mod  : Added term for VAR_CUMCOM cumulative commodity variables
bnd_ucv.mod   : Added control to clearing of free lower bounds (GAMS tweak)
mod_equa.mod  : Added new EQ_CUMFLO equation & changed CUMNET/CUMPRD equations
rptmain.mod   : Changed directives to be case independent
rptlite.rpt   : Added reporting of VAR_CUMFLO levels and marginals; fixed bug when SENSIS+RPT_FLOTS
spoint.mod    : Added initialization of cumulative variables
solve.stp     : Added/modified the hadling of cumulative equations
initmty.stc   : Added declaration of new S_FLO_CUM attribute plus a new internal attribute
prep_ext.stc  : Updated handling of S_COM_CUMxxx attributes with BOH/EOH support
stages.stc    : Added processing of S_FLO_CUM attribute
fillsow.stc   : Added clearing of leftover TS indicators
sensis.stc    : Added update of bounds for cumulative variables
rptmain.stc   : Added reporting of VAR_CUMFLO marginals
solsetv.v3    : Added reporting of VAR_CUMFLO levels and marginals
eqcaflac.vda  : Add TOP control to storage case to support conversion storage
times2veda.vdd: Added reporting of VAR_CUMFLO levels and marginals
times2veda_stc.vdd: Added reporting of VAR_CUMFLO marginals

Added files:
eqcumflo.mod  : New equation for cumulative process flows

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TIMES Version 3.0.1
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Date: 9-May-2010 [AL]:
1) New versions of reporting routines for ANSWER
2) Added new parameter G_OFFTHD(ALLYEAR) for defining threshold for OFF ranges
3) Better handling of cumulative constraints in stepped mode or shorter horizons
4) Added support for reporting EQ_IRE marginals
5) Added support for IE options 4/5 and constant labels in filparam
6) Cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
INITSYS.mod   : Increased version number to 3.0.1
initmty.mod   : (2),(3)
ppmain.mod    : (2)
pp_off.mod    : (2)
filparam.gms  : (5)
mod_equa.mod  : (6)
rptmain.mod   : (1)
rptlite.rpt   : (4)
rptmain.stc   : (4)
solve.stp     : (3)
solputta.ans  : (1)
solsubta.ans  : (1)

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TIMES Version 3.0.2
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Date: 19-May-2010 [AL]:
1) New feature: The N bound may be used for identifying a MULTI multiplier for horizon-dependent cumulative constraints
2) New feature: The UC_TIME attribute may be used for defining horizon- and period-length-dependent RHS constants
3) Fixed small bug related to cost reporting under the SOLVEDA 1 option
4) Experimental support for using the LO reservoir for CH4 and N2O
5) Other small improvements

Modified files: (reason)
INITSYS.mod   : Increased version number to 3.0.2
initmty.mod   : (2)
ppmain.mod    : (1)
preppm.mod    : (2)
filparam.gms  : (5)
coef_obj.mod  : (1)
eqcumflo.mod  : (1)
eqcumcom.mod  : (1)
equserco.mod  : (2)
rpt_obj.mod   : (3)
initmty.cli   : (4)
coef_ext.cli  : (4)
equ_ext.cli   : (5)
sensis.stc    : (1)
solve.stp     : (1)

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TIMES Version 3.0.3
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Date: 24-May-2010 [AL]:
1) Added new feature: Support for dynamic process-wise equations more directly
2) Changed QA log to display labels in full by flexible fields
3) Fixed MACRO support
4) Added default COEF_OBJINV values for all PRC_CAP
5) Performance improvements

Modified files: (reason)
INITSYS.mod   : Increased version number to 3.0.3
initmty.mod   : (2)
ppmain.mod    : (5)
eqflomrk.mod  : (5)
eqmain.mod    : (3)
bndmain.mod   : (3)
initmty.vda   : (1)
init_ext.vda  : (1)
prep_ext.vda  : (1)
ppm_ext.vda   : (1)
equ_ext.vda   : (1)
mod_ext.vda   : (1)
rptlite.rpt   : (1)
rpt_objc.rpt  : (4)
solve.stp     : (1)
times2veda.vdd: (1)

Added file:
equcrtp.vda   : Implementation of new dynamic process-wise equations

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TIMES Version 3.0.4
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Date: 20-Jul-2010 [AL]:
1) Added aggregated calculation of gross benefit/cost indicators (GGAP, GRATIO)
2) Added support for one-sided storage flows in commodity-balance equations
3) Added support for FLO_SHAR(r,y,p,c,'ACT',ts,bd) for timeslice storage
   -- by using upper bound 1 you can limit the output flow to the maximum discharge
4) Added support for including storage flows in peaking constraints (using PKNO+PKCNT)
5) Added reporting of dynamic process bound and EQ_IRE marginals, and COM_AGG aggregated outputs
6) Fixed use of FIXBOH with SENSIS/STAGES
7) Miscellaneous small fixes and improvements

Modified files: (reason)
INITSYS.mod   : Increased version number to 3.0.4 (e)
ppmain.mod    : (2)
pp_reduce.mod : (3)
pp_lvlpk.mod  : (4)
eqcombal.mod  : (2)
eqpeak.mod    : (4)
eqcumflo.mod  : (7)
eqcapvac.mod  : (7)
pp_clean.mod  : (1)
rptlite.rpt   : (5)
rpt_objc.rpt  : (1)
rpt_dam.mod   : (7)
prep_ext.stc  : (7)
bnd_ucw.stc   : (7)
rptmain.stc   : (5)
solve.stp     : (6)
ppm_ext.vda   : (7)
eqashar.vda   : (3)
times2veda.vdd: (5)

Added files:
cal_stgn.mod  : (2), new version or cal_stg.mod

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TIMES Version 3.0.5
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Date: 24-Aug-2010 [AL]:
 1) New reporting attribute Cap_New: lumpsum investments and commissioned capacity
 2) Improved handling of fractional and negative ILED
 3) Added support for referencing capacity commissioned in period in UC_CAP
 4) Minor improvements related to cost indicators and performance

Modified files:
INITSYS.mod   : Increased version number to 3.0.5
ppmain.mod    : (2)
preppm.mod    : (4)
coef_obj.mod  : (4)
eqobjinv.mod  : (2),(4)
eqobjfix.mod  : (4)
eqobsalv.mod  : (4)
eqobjvar.mod  : (4)
uc_ncap.mod   : (3)
rptlite.rpt   : (1)
rptmain.stc   : (1)
rpt_obj.rpt   : (4)
rpt_objc.rpt  : (4)
cost_ann.rpt  : (1)
solputta.ans  : (1)
solsetv.v3    : (1)
times2veda.vdd: (1)

Removed files:
solputv.v3    : Obsolete, not supported
solcostv.v3   : Obsolete, not supported

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TIMES Version 3.0.6
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Date: 30-Aug-2010 [AL]:
 1) Added New UC_ATTR modifier NEWFLO for referring to the flows of newly installed capacity only (vintaged)
 2) Changed FLO_EMIS to be more general, supporting flow relationships between any flows
 3) Added a currency conversion utility based on user-defined conversion tables G_CUREX and R_CUREX

Modified files: (reason)
INITSYS.mod   : Increased version number to 3.0.6
initsys.mod   : (1)
initmty.mod   : (3)
ppmain.mod    : (3)
preppm.mod    : (3)
eqptrans.mod  : (2)
uc_act.mod    : (1)
uc_flo.mod    : (1)
uc_ire.mod    : (1)
pp_qack.mod   : (2)
pp_prelv.vda  : (2)
ppm_ext.vda   : (2)

Added file:
curex.gms     : Implementation of Currency conversions

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TIMES Version 3.0.7
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Date: 4-Oct-2010 [AL]:
 1) Changed declarations of Damage parameters to circumvent bug in GAMS 23.0 < 23.x < 23.5
 2) Fixed small buglet in fixed costs for Case 2b, and in alternative ALT and LIN formulations
 3) Amended the calculation of IDC in Case 2b (improved accuracy under changing discount rates)
 4) Fixed reporting of User_Maxbet in UC_R_EACH case, with reference to the regional Max
 5) Cosmetic improvement

Modified files:
INITSYS.mod   : Increased version number to 3.0.7
ppmain.mod    : (2)
coef_cpt.mod  : (5)
eqobjinv.mod  : (3)
eqobjfix.mod  : (2)
eqdamage.mod  : (1)
rptlite.rpt   : (4)
prep_ext.stc  : (1)
rptmain.stc   : (4)

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TIMES Version 3.1.0 (e)
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Date: 8-Dec-2010 [AL]:
 1) Added support for Oblong Objective Accounting, which improves STD/MOD formulations
    - Set to YES by default when MOD activated; disable by expicit NO setting
    - Can also be recommended for users of STD/AUTO
 2) Full review of all objective formulations with small additional improvemenents
 3) Added support for LO bound availablility factors
 4) Added FLO_EFF as an alias for FLO_EMIS (supports now any commodities)
 5) Added support for using PRC_PKNO/NCAP_PKCNT for import flows
 6) Some cleanup of obsolete stuff / cosmetic tweak

Modified files: (reason)
INITSYS.mod   : Increased version number to 3.1.0
initmty.mod   : (1),(2),(6)
ppmain.mod    : (1),(2),(3),(6)
preppm.mod    : (6)
coef_cpt.mod  : (1),(2),(3)
coef_obj.mod  : (6)
eqdeclr.mod   : (3)
eqmain.mod    : (3)
eqcapact.mod  : (3)
eqpeak.mod    : (5)
eqobj.mod     : (1),(2)
eqobjinv.mod  : (1),(2)
eqobjfix.mod  : (1),(2)
eqobsalv.mod  : (1),(2)
eqobjfix.rpt  : (1),(2)
eqobsalv.rpt  : (1),(2)
mod_equa.mod  : (3)
rptlite.rpt   : (6)
rpt_obj.rpt   : (1),(2)
rpt_objc.rpt  : (1),(2)
cost_ann.rpt  : (1),(2)
coef_alt.lin  : (1),(2)
coef_vc.lin   : (1),(2)
solve.stp     : (1),(2)
rptmain.stc   : (6)
initmty.vda   : (4)
init_ext.vda  : (4)
pp_prelv.vda  : (6)

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TIMES Version 3.1.1
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Date: 5-Jan-2011 [AL]:
 1) Fixed small bug related to reporting of IRE_FLOSUM flows under stochastic mode
 2) Changed to provide support for using explicit zero discount factor
 3) Small performance improvements
 4) Fixed small discrepancy between code and documentation

Modified files: (reason)
INITSYS.mod   : Increased version number to 3.1.1
initmty.mod   : (3)
timslice.mod  : (3)
preshape.gms  : (4)
ppmain.mod    : (3)
pp_lvlff.mod  : (3)
pp_lvlfs.mod  : (3)
coef_obj.mod  : (2)
pp_qack.mod   : (3)
init_ext.vda  : (3)
ppm_ext.vda   : (3)
coef_ext.vda  : (2)
pp_actef.vda  : (3)
rptmain.stc   : (1)

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TIMES Version 3.1.2
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Date: 14-Mar-2011 [AL]: Various small improvements
 1) Small improvements to peak constraints generation; now possible at any TSLVL with UD-CG
 2) Removed superfluous RS_TREE entries for zero YRFR timeslices
 3) Added support for re-generation of reports from previous solution as well as entirely fixed horizon
 4) Added support for using NCAP_BND(N) for (re-)defining PRC_NOFF ranges
 5) Added new reporting parameter Reg_ACost (regional total annualized costs)
 6) Fixed small bug when using EXT_EOH together with interpolation options for CM_MAXC
 7) Fixed problem with using zero probablilities for some branches under stochastic mode

Modified files: (reason)
INITSYS.mod   : Increased version number to 3.1.2
initmty.mod   : (4)
maindrv.mod   : (3)
ppmain.mod    : (1)
timslice.mod  : (2)
eqdeclr.mod   : (3)
eqpeak.mod    : (1)
mod_equa.mod  : (3)
spoint.mod    : (3)
solve.stp     : (3)
rptlite.rpt   : (5)
cost_ann.rpt  : (5)
solsetv.v3    : (5)
initmty.vda   : (5)
init_ext.vda  : (4)
rpt_ext.cli   : (7)
coef_ext.cli  : (6),(7)
rptmain.stc   : (7)
times2veda.vdd: (5)
times2veda_stc.vdd: (5)

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TIMES Version 3.1.5
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Date: 19-May-2011 [AL]: Various small improvements
 1) Fixed support for using NRG as the PG for TSS/IPS storage
 2) Added support for uncertain inv. costs and process transformation
 3) Cosmetic cleanup of obsolete stuff
 4) Storage improvements: different input/output supported for both IPS/TSS, flaw in TSS activity costs fixed
 5) Constant objective term related to RESID processes now consistent under OBLONG/ALT/LIN
 6) Fixed TIMES-MACRO compliance broken due to RVPT introduced in v3.0.5
 7) Fixed NCAP_AFC support for single-commodity storage (broken in v3.0.4)

Modified files: (reason)
INITSYS.mod   : Increased version number to 3.1.5
initmty.mod   : (3)
maindrv.mod   : (2),(3)
ppmain.mod    : (1),(4)
preppm.mod    : (3)
timslice.mod  : (4)
coef_obj.mod  : (2)
eqmain.mod    : (2),(6)
eqobjinv.mod  : (2),(5)
eqobjfix.mod  : (2),(5)
eqobsalv.mod  : (2)
eqobjvar.mod  : (3),(4)
eqobjinv.rpt  : (2),(6)
eqobsalv.rpt  : (2)
eqptrans.mod  : (2)
eqflomrk.mod  : (3)
eqstgtss.mod  : (4)
eqstgips.mod  : (4)
eqstgips.lin  : (4)
cal_fflo.mod  : (2)
cal_nored.red : (2)
cal_red.red   : (2)
equserco.mod  : (2)
uc_flo.mod    : (2)
uc_compd.mod  : (2)
eqbndcst.mod  : (2)
sol_flo.red   : (2)
rpt_obj.rpt   : (2)
rpt_objc.rpt  : (2)
cost_ann.rpt  : (2)
init_ext.vda  : (2)
pp_prelv.vda  : (3)
ppm_ext.vda   : (2),(7)
pp_actef.vda  : (2)
coef_ext.vda  : (2)
ucbet.vda     : (2)
coef_alt.lin  : (2),(5)
initmty.stc   : (2)
prep_ext.stc  : (2)
stages.stc    : (2)
sensis.stc    : (2)

Added file:
setglobs.gms  : Safe-setting of some global controls

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TIMES Version 3.2.0
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Date: 7-Jul-2011 [AL]: Introducing early and lumpy retirements; small other improvements
 1) Implementation of early retirements
 2) Implementation of lumpy retirements
 3) Added support for using FLO_FUNCX with ACT_FLO parameters (VDA_FLOP/PRC_ACTFLO)
 4) Fixed salvage reporting when both RPOINT and FIXBOH
 5) Added optional reporting of value flows for processes
 6) Added support for using group commodities as the derived commodity in FLO_EFF

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.2.0
initmty.mod   : (1),(2)
maindrv.mod   : (2)
setglobs.gms  : (1)
preppm.mod    : (1)
ppmain.mod    : (1)
eqobj.mod     : (1)
eqobjfix.mod  : (1)
eqobsalv.mod  : (1)
eqcpt.mod     : (1)
eqcapact.mod  : (1)
eqpeak.mod    : (1)
cal_cap.mod   : (1)
cal_caps.mod  : (1)
mod_equa.mod  : (1)
mod_vars.mod  : (1)
spoint.mod    : (4)
solve.mod     : (2)
rptlite.rpt   : (1)
cost_ann.rpt  : (1)
rptmain.stc   : (1)
prep_ext.vda  : (1)
ppm_ext.vda   : (3)
pp_prelv.vda  : (6)
eqcaflac.vda  : (1)
coef_ext.vda  : (1)
solve.stp     : (1)
mod_vars.dsc  : (2)
equ_ext.dsc   : (2)
prepret.dsc   : (1),(2)
solputta.ans  : (1)
solsetv.v3    : (5)
times2veda.vdd: (5)

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TIMES Version 3.3.0
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Date: 22-Sep-2011 [AL]: Introducing new features for stochastic mode
 1) Added a new SPINES variant for modeling recurring stochastics
 2) Added new uncertain parameter S_COM_FR
 3) Added new uncertain parameter S_NCAP_AFS
 4) Generalized FLO_FR to support flow fractions of total under parent
 5) Added a few QA_CHECKs for execution errors
 6) Added option for using NCAP_BND('N') for defining exact process start year
 7) Small improvements to early retirements
 8) Rearranging and cleanup of some code

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.3.0
initmty.mod   : (1),(2),(3)
maindrv.mod   : (1)
setglobs.gms  : (1)
ppmain.mod    : (1),(6)
preppm.mod    : (6)
eqdeclr.mod   : (1),(8)
eqmain.mod    : (1),(3)
eqobj.mod     : (1),(8)
eqobjvar.mod  : (1)
eqcapact.mod  : (3)
eqcombal.mod  : (2)
eqpeak.mod    : (1)
eqflofr.mod   : (4)
eqcumcom.mod  : (8)
eqcumflo.mod  : (1),(8)
eqstgips.mod  : (1)
eqbndcst.mod  : (8)
eqdamage.mod  : (8)
equserco.mod  : (1)
mod_equa.mod  : (1)
mod_vars.mod  : (1)
pp_qack.mod   : (5)
spoint.mod    : (8)
bndmain.mod   : (8)
bnd_elas.mod  : (2)
rptmain.mod   : (1)
rptlite.rpt   : (8)
initmty.stc   : (2),(3)
prep_ext.stc  : (2),(3)
stages.stc    : (1),(2),(3)
sensis.stc    : (8)
solve.stc     : (1)
rptmain.stc   : (1)
init_ext.vda  : (6)
prep_ext.vda  : (6)
coef_ext.vda  : (6)
equcrtp.vda   : (8)
eqashar.vda   : (8)
eqcaflac.vda  : (3)
equ_ext.vda   : (1)
solve.stp     : (1)
equ_ext.dsc   : (1)
prepret.dsc   : (7)
solputta.ans  : (7)
times2veda.vdd: (8)

Added files:
rptmisc.rpt   : (8)
clearsol.stc  : (1),(8)
pextlevs.stc  : (1)
bnd_cum.mod   : (8)
bnd_ire.vda   : (8)

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TIMES Version 3.3.1
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Date: 24-Oct-2011 [AL]: Maintenance update: small fixes
1) Fixed assignment of balance type for 'N' type commodities
2) Generalize S_FLO_FUNC to apply to IRE_FLOSUM as well
3) Fixed levelising of IRE_FLOSUM/FLO_EMIS specified on 'ACT' of trade process
4) Updated SOLPUTTA.ANS
5) Fixed obsolete clear in eqobsalv.rpt

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.3.1
ppmain.mod    : (1),(2),(3)
eqobjvar.mod  : (2)
cal_ire.mod   : (2)
rpt_obj.rpt   : (2)
cost_ann.rpt  : (2)
eqobsalv.rtp  : (5)
rptmisc.rpt   : (2)
pp_prelv.vda  : (2)
solputta.ans  : (3)

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TIMES Version 3.3.2
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Date: 10-Jan-2012 [AL]: Improvements into the TIMES-MACRO code plus MERGE link
1) Added support for linking the MERGE code
2) Improvements into MACRO code performance
3) Cleanup and updating of MACRO routine interface up-to-date
4) Imporved MACRO calibration behavior with zero Base Year marginals
5) Fixed bug in MACRO calibration routine
6) Added optional reporting of topology indicators
7) Added auto-activation switch for DSC

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.3.2
initmty.mod   : (7)
maindrv.mod   : (1)
coef_obj.mod  : (3)
rptlite.rpt   : (6)
initmty.tm    : (1)
eqobj.tm      : (2),(3)
eqobjinv.tm   : (2)
eqobjfix.tm   : (2)
eqobsalv.tm   : (3)
eqobjvar.tm   : (2)
bnd_macro.tm  : (1)
mod_vars.tm   : (3)
mod_equa.tm   : (3)
eqmacro.tm    : (2),(4)
rptmain.tm    : (3)
ddfnew.gms    : (4),(5)
ddfnew0.gms   : (4),(5)
initmty.dsc   : (7)
prep_ext.dsc  : (7)

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TIMES Version 3.3.3
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Date: 13-Mar-2012 [AL]: Improvements into storage variable cost accounting + small fixes
1) Fixed activity cost and losses accounting for DAYNITE storage
2) Added support for using FLO_COST and FLO_DELIV for storage flows (Cost for Charge, Deliv for Discharge)
3) Fixed problem in ANSWER reporting under stochastic mode
4) Improved small aspects in Merge linking
5) Fixed small problems in TIMES-MACRO cost accounting and DDF calibration

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.3.3
timslice.mod  : (1)
eqobjvar.mod  : (2)
spoint.mod    : (4)
eqstgtss.mod  : (1)
rptmain.mod   : (4)
cost_ann.rpt  : (1),(2)
eqobjinv.tm   : (5)
eqobjfix.tm   : (5)
rptmain.tm    : (5)
ddfnew.gms    : (5)
solputta.ans  : (3)

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TIMES Version 3.3.4
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Date: 24-Apr-2012 [AL]: Improvements into storage modeling; fix into FIXBOH
1) Added support for generalized storage processes
2) Fixed capact equations for storage at non-PRC_TS timeslices
3) Added support for input-based NCAP_AFC for storage
4) Added parameter for the number of WEEKLY storage cycles
5) Fixed small solution leak when using FIXBOH
6) Fixed SENSIS mode that was broken since v3.3.2
7) Cosmetic cleanup

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.3.4
initmty.mod   : (7)
globals.def   : (4)
ppmain.mod    : (1),(7)
timslice.mod  : (1),(4)
pp_lvlfs.mod  : (7)
eqdeclr.mod   : (1)
eqcapact.mod  : (1),(2)
eqcaflac.vda  : (1),(3)
eqstgtss.mod  : (1)
eqstgaux.mod  : (1)
eqstgin.mod   : (1)
bnd_stg.mod   : (1)
mod_equa.mod  : (1)
init_ext.vda  : (7)
ppm_ext.vda   : (3)
rptlite.rpt   : (6)
rptmisc.rpt   : (5)
solve.stp     : (5)

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TIMES Version 3.3.5
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Date: 12-Jun-2012 [AL]: Small improvements into time-stepped TIMES & DSC
1) Added support for combining flexible fixing of first periods with TIMESTEP
2) Added support for semi-continuous VAR_NCAP (new investments)
3) Cosmetic cleanup/improvement

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.3.5
initmty.mod   : (1)
maindrv.mod   : (1)
eqactbnd.mod  : (1)
eqblnd.mod    : (1)
eqbndcom.mod  : (1)
eqcombal.mod  : (1)
eqdamage.mod  : (1)
eqflobnd.mod  : (1)
eqflofr.mod   : (1)
eqflomrk.mod  : (1)
eqpeak.mod    : (1)
eqstgin.mod   : (1)
eqstgout.mod  : (1)
equcrtp.vda   : (1)
equ_ext.dsc   : (1)
equ_ext.etl   : (1)
rptmain.rpt   : (3)
sol_flo.red   : (3)
solve.stp     : (1)
*.dsc         : (2)

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TIMES Version 3.3.6
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 1-Jul-2012 [AL]: Support for power flow equations added (still experimental)
1) Added support for powerflow equations
2) Other minor improvement / cleanup

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.3.6
cal_ire.mod   : (2)
eqcombal.mod  : (2)
eqpeak.mod    : (2)
initmty.vda   : (1)
init_ext.vda  : (1)
prep_ext.vda  : (1),(2)
ppm_ext.vda   : (1),(2)
pp_prelv.vda  : (1)
equ_ext.vda   : (1)
eqcaflac.vda  : (1),(2)
mod_ext.vda   : (1)
eqobj.tm      : (2)

Added files:
powerflo.vda  : Implementation of powerflo equations

Deleted files:
timesmacro2veda.vdd : No longer needed - the standard vdd will work

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TIMES Version 3.3.7
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 13-Jul-2012 [AL]: Small improvements
1) Integration of SHAPE/MULTI processing for NCAP_AF/AFS
2) Added support for currency-dependent discount rates for Damage costs
3) Other minor improvement / cleanup

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.3.7
initmty.mod   : (1),(3)
ppmain.mod    : (1),(3)
pp_reduce     : (3)
preppm.mod    : (1)
preshape.gms  : (1)
fillvint.gms  : (3)
coef_cpt.mod  : (1)
coef_ptr.mod  : (3)
pp_shapr.mod  : (1)
eqdamage.mod  : (2)
pp_qack.mod   : (3)
rpt_dam.mod   : (2)
rptlite.rpt   : (2)
initmty.vda   : (3)
init_ext.vda  : (3)
prep_ext.vda  : (1)

Deleted files:
pp_multi.mod: No longer needed

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TIMES Version 3.3.8
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Date: 18-Aug-2012 [AL]: Small reporting improvements
1) Added reporting of forcing by main GHG emission type
2) Added reporting of retirements under VEDA
3) Improved optional reporting of topology indicators

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.3.8
rptlite.rpt   : (2),(3)
rptmisc.rpt   : (2)
solsetv.v3    : (3)
initmty.cli   : (1)
rpt_par.cli   : (1)
solputta.ans  : (2)
*.vdd         : (3)

Deleted files:
*.zzz: Obsolete

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TIMES Version 3.4.0
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 30-Nov-2012 [AL]: TIMES-MACRO and Grid modeling enhancements
1) Implementation of MACRO Decomposition Algorithm with soft-linked MSA
2) Improvements into original TIMES-MACRO + linkages to soft-linked MSA
3) Further improvements into power flow modeling
4) Added regional annual damage cost reporting

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.4.0
initmty.mod   : (1),(2)
ppmain.mod    : (2)
maindrv.mod   : (1)
coef_obj.mod  : (2)
eqobj.mod     : (1)
eqobjinv.mod  : (2)
eqobjfix.mod  : (2)
cal_ire.mod   : (3)
eqpeak.mod    : (3)
mod_vars.mod  : (3)
mod_equa.mod  : (1)
rptmain.mod   : (1)
solsetv.v3    : (1),(2)
initmty.tm    : (2)
prep_ext.tm   : (2)
ppmain.tm     : (2)
mod_vars.tm   : (2)
eqdeclr.tm    : (2)
eqmacro.tm    : (2)
eqobj.tm      : (2)
eqobjfix.tm   : (2)
eqobjinv.tm   : (2)
eqobjvar.tm   : (2)
mod_equa.tm   : (2)
bnd_macro.tm  : (2)
rptmain.tm    : (2)
initmty.vda   : (3)
prep_ext.vda  : (3)
pp_prelv.vda  : (3)
coef_ext.vda  : (3)
mod_ext.vda   : (3)
powerflo.vda  : (3)
rpt_dam.cli   : (4)
times2veda.vdd: (1),(2)
solputta.ans  : (1),(2)

Added files   : (reason)
eqobjann.tm   : (1),(2)
initmty.msa   : (1)
mod_vars.msa  : (1)
equ_ext.msa   : (1)
rpt_ext.msa   : (1)
solprep.msa   : (1)
solvcoef.msa  : (1)
solve.msa     : (1)
ddfupd.msa    : (1)
writeddf.msa  : (1)

Deleted files:
eqobsalv.tm   : Obsolete
ddfnew.gms    : Obsolete

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TIMES Version 3.4.1
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 31-Dec-2012 [AL]: Small improvements
1) runtime licence support
2) climate module improvements
3) PRC_CG QA check refined under RELAX_PRC_CG

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.4.1
spoint.mod    : (1)
eqmain.mod    : (1)
mod_equa.mod  : (1)
pp_qack.mod   : (3)
mod_ext.vda   : (1)
initmty.cli   : (2)
coef_ext.cli  : (2)
equ_ext.cli   : (2)
mod_vars.cli  : (2)
rpt_par.cli   : (2)

Deleted files :
putdset.v3    : obsolete
solsubv.v3    : obsolete

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TIMES Version 3.4.2
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 24-Feb-2013 [AL]: Small improvements mainly to reporting routines
1) Small improvements and fixes to reporting issues for MSA/TM
2) Changed VEDA-BE reporting of Reg_Wobj, introduced system label prefix
3) Optional reporting of levelized costs and electricity supply by energy source
4) Cosmetic improvements and cleanup

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.4.2
initmty.mod   : (2),(4)
ppmain.mod    : (4)
pp_lvlpk.mod  : (4)
coef_obj.mod  : (4)
eqcombal.mod  : (4)
eqpeak.mod    : (4)
eqobjels.mod  : (4)
eqdeclr.mod   : (4)
rptmain.mod   : (4)
rptlite.rpt   : (2),(3)
rptmain.rpt   : (2),(4)
rpt_obj.rpt   : (2)
rpt_objc.rpt  : (2),(3)
cost_ann.rpt  : (4)
rptmisc.rpt   : (3),(4)
eqobjels.rpt  : (4)
eqobsalv.rpt  : (4)
eqdamage.mod  : (4)
rpt_dam.mod   : (4)
rpt_ext.cli   : (4)
rptmain.stc   : (3),(4)
initmty.msa   : (1)
mod_vars.msa  : (1)
equ_ext.msa   : (1)
rpt_ext.msa   : (1)
solprep.msa   : (1)
solvcoef.msa  : (1)
solve.msa     : (1)
writeddf.msa  : (1)
initmty.tm    : (1)
ppmain.tm     : (1)
eqmacro.tm    : (1)
eqobj.tm      : (1)
eqobjann.tm   : (4)
rptmain.tm    : (1),(4)
solsetv.v3    : (2),(3)
solputta.ans  : (1),(3),(4)
*.vdd         : (2),(3)

Added files:
sol_ire.rpt   : IRE flow solution parameters
par_uc.rpt    : UC dual solution parameters
solsysd.v3    : define system labels

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TIMES Version 3.4.3
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 23-Apr-2013 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Improved handling of PASTI installed within horizon
2) Fixed small defect in RTCS_FR definition
3) Fixed small defect in flow reductions
4) Cosmetic improvements and cleanup

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.4.3
initmty.mod   : (4)
ppmain.mod    : (1),(2),(4)
pp_qafs.mod   : (4)
pp_qack.mod   : (4)
coef_cpt.mod  : (1)
coef_obj.mod  : (1),(4)
err_stat.mod  : (4)
eqobj.*       : (4)
eqobjinv.*    : (1),(4)
bndmain.mod   : (4)
wrtbprice.mod : (4)
coef_alt.lin  : (1),(4)
init_ext.vda  : (1),(4)
prep_ext.vda  : (1),(4)
ppm_ext.vda   : (1),(3),(4)
coef_ext.vda  : (1)

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TIMES Version 3.4.4
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 19-July-2013 [AL]: Small improvements
1) Added support for defining PRC_PKNO & PRC_PKAF via NCAP_PKCNT I/E
2) Added forcing function updating, removed taxes/subsidies, and fixed reporting problem in MSA
3) Added removal of redundant FLO_MARK equations
4) Added parameter for default IE-options: IE_DEFAULT
5) Removed unused corridor process concept
6) Cosmetic improvements & cleanup

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.4.4
initmty.mod   : (4),(6)
ppmain.mod    : (5),(6)
preppm.mod    : (4),(6)
prepparm.gms  : (4)
pp_reduce.red : (5)
coef_nio.mod  : (6)
coef_obj.mod  : (6)
fillcost.gms  : (6)
eqdeclr.mod   : (6)
eqmain.mod    : (6)
eqflobnd.mod  : (6)
eqflomrk.mod  : (3)
eqire.mod     : (5)
equserco.mod  : (6)
cal_ire.mod   : (5)
sol_ire.rpt   : (5)
cost_ann.rpt  : (5)
rptmisc.rpt   : (6)
rptmain.rpt   : (6)
init_ext.vda  : (1)
prep_ext.vda  : (6)
pp_prelv.vda  : (6)
ppm_ext.vda   : (6)
pp_actef.vda  : (6)
eqashar.vda   : (6)
ucbet.vda     : (5)
coef_ext.cli  : (2)
solve.stp     : (5)
initmty.msa   : (6)
solprep.msa   : (2)
solve.msa     : (2)
rpt_ext.msa   : (2)
ppmain.tm     : (6)
rptmain.tm    : (6)
eqobjann.tm   : (2)
solputta.ans  : (6)

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TIMES Version 3.4.5
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 9-Sep-2013 [AL]: New alias/shortcut attributes
1) Added shortcut NCAP_START(r,p)=y for PRC_NOFF(r,p,BOH,y-1)
2) Added alias ACT_FLO for VDA_FLOP
3) Added support for net import peak contribution when PKNO and by capacity when PKAF
4) Cosmetic improvements & cleanup

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.4.5
initmty.mod   : (1),(4)
ppmain.mod    : (1),(3)
pp_lvlpk.mod  : (3)
pp_reduce.red : (3)
eqmain.mod    : (4)
eqactbnd.mod  : (4)
eqbndcom.mod  : (4)
equserco.mod  : (4)
cal_ire.mod   : (3)
eqpeak.mod    : (3)
pp_dumpd.mod  : (4)
rptmisc.rpt   : (3)
initmty.vda   : (2),(4)
init_ext.vda  : (1),(2)
prep_ext.vda  : (4)
pp_prelv.vda  : (4)

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TIMES Version 3.4.9
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 20-Dec-2013 [AL]: New OBJ reporting parameter + small fixes
1) Added new reporting parameters Cost_NPV and Time_NPV for VEDA-BE
2) Added split of inv. costs according to hurdle rate
3) Fixed support of multiple currencies in TIMES-MACRO
4) Fixed small reporting issues for damage costs
5) Fixed small reporting issue for LUMPINV
6) Added support for levelized annual cost reporting
7) Cosmetic improvements & cleanup

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.4.9
initmty.mod   : (7)
ppmain.mod    : (7)
preppm.mod    : (7)
eqobjfix.mod  : (7)
mod_vars.mod  : (7)
coef_obj.mod  : (6)
coef_ext.vda  : (6)
rptlite.rpt   : (1),(2),(6)
rpt_obj.rpt   : (1),(2),(6)
rpt_objc.rpt  : (1)
cost_ann.rpt  : (1),(2),(5),(6)
eqobjfix.rpt  : (7)
eqobjvar.rpt  : (1),(7)
eqdamage.mod  : (4)
rpt_dam.mod   : (1),(4)
eqobj.tm      : (3)
eqobjann.tm   : (3)
solsetv.v3    : (1)
solputta.ans  : (2)
times2veda.vdd: (1)
times2veda_stc.vdd: (1)

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TIMES Version 3.5.0
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 4-Feb-2014 [AL]: Added new parameters and equations related to residual load curves
1) Added residual load curve stuff
2) Fixed small issues in CAPACT/CAFLAC equations
3) Cosmetic improvements & cleanup

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.5.0
timslice.mod  : (2)
coef_cpt.mod  : (2)
mod_vars.mod  : (3)
eqdeclr.mod   : (3)
eqcapact.mod  : (2)
eqobj.mod     : (3)
mod_equa.mod  : (3)
pp_qack.mod   : (1)
prep_ext.vda  : (1)
ppm_ext.vda   : (2)
coef_ext.vda  : (1)
equ_ext.vda   : (1),(2)
eqcaflac.vda  : (2)
mod_ext.vda   : (1)

Added file:
resloadc.vda  : (1)

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TIMES Version 3.5.1
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 5-Mar-2014 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Fixed a rare special case in reduction
2) Fixed small past investment cost issues
3) Fixed zero demand issue in MSA
4) Cosmetic maintenance changes

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.5.1
coef_obj.mod  : (2)
eqobjinv.mod  : (2)
eqobjvar.mod  : (4)
ppm_ext.vda   : (1)
equ_ext.msa   : (3)
solve.msa     : (3)
eqobj.tm      : (4)
eqobjann.tm   : (4)

Added file:
eqobjcst.tm   : (4)

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TIMES Version 3.6.0
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 1-Apr-2014 [AL]: Introduce TS-dynamic UC equations
1) Added support for TS-dynamic UC equations
2) Fixed reporting bug when SOLVEDA=1 and UC slacks not used
3) Fixed bug in currency conversion

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.6.0
initmty.mod   : (1)
ppmain.mod    : (1)
timslice.mod  : (1)
curex.gms     : (3)
eqdeclr.mod   : (1)
equserco.mod  : (1)
equcwrap.mod  : (1)
uc_act.mod    : (1)
uc_flo.mod    : (1)
uc_ire.mod    : (1)
uc_comnt.mod  : (1)
uc_compd.mod  : (1)
mod_vars.mod  : (1)
mod_equa.mod  : (1)
bnd_ucw.mod   : (1)
spoint.mod    : (1)
recurrin.stc  : (1)
rptlite.rpt   : (2)
par_uc.rpt    : (1),(2)
initmty.vda   : (1)
init_ext.vda  : (1)

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TIMES Version 3.6.1
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 20-May-2014 [AL]: Fix for generalized STS storage
1) Fixed TSLVL bug in STS storage

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.6.1
eqstgtss.mod  : (1)
eqstgin.mod   : (1)

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TIMES Version 3.7.0
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 1-Aug-2014 [AL]: Introduce dynamic ramping constraints
1) Added dedicated ramping constraints
2) Added flow-based max. availability factors
3) Cosmetic improvements and cleanup

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.7.0
initmty.mod   : (1)
maindrv.mod   : (3)
ppmain.mod    : (3)
dumpsol.mod   : (3)
dumpsol1.mod  : (3)
bnd_act.mod   : (3)
pp_reduce.red : (3)
coef_cpt.mod  : (3)
rptmisc.rpt   : (3)
initmty.vda   : (1)
init_ext.vda  : (1)
prep_ext.vda  : (1)
ppm_ext.vda   : (2)
equ_ext.vda   : (1)
eqcaflac.vda  : (2)
mod_ext.vda   : (1)

Added file:
eqactups.vda  : (1)

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TIMES Version 3.7.1
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 1-Oct-2014 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Fixed numerical problems in the MSA algorithm
2) Fixed S_FLO_FUNC support under SPINES

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.7.1
solvcoef.msa  : (1)
equ_ext.msa   : (1)
solve.msa     : (1)
sol_flo.red   : (2)
sol_ire.rpt   : (2)
rptmain.stc   : (2)

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TIMES Version 3.8.1
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 6-Nov-2014 [AL]: Support for CBA analysis in MSA
1) Added market & non-market damages for CBA analysis in MSA

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.8.1
*.msa         : (1)
*.cli         : (1)

Added files:
preppm.msa    : (1)
forcupd.cli   : (1)

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TIMES Version 3.8.2
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 4-Dec-2014 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Fixed reporting of cum constraint marginals in time-stepped mode

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.8.2
solve.stp     : (1)

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TIMES Version 3.8.3
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 9-Jan-2015 [AL]: Small improvements
1) Added support for timeslice-specific NCAP_AFC
2) Added support for CHP modeling via CDME/BPME
3) Added support for levelized FLO_FR bounds
4) Cosmetic improvements and cleanup

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.8.3
initmty.mod   : (1),(2),(4)
maindrv.mod   : (4)
ppmain.mod    : (2)
preppm.mod    : (2)
preponly.mod  : (1)
pp_chp.mod    : (2)
coef_cpt.mod  : (1)
coef_csv.mod  : (4)
pp_qack.mod   : (2)
eqdeclr.mod   : (3)
eqflofr.mod   : (3)
eqcapact.mod  : (1)
eqcapvac.mod  : (1)
eqmain.mod    : (4)
rptlite.rpt   : (4)
cost_ann.rpt  : (4)
initmty.vda   : (4)
init_ext.vda  : (2)
prep_ext.vda  : (2)
pp_prelv.vda  : (2)
ppm_ext.vda   : (1)
coef_ext.vda  : (3)
equ_ext.vda   : (4)
eqcaflac.vda  : (1)
eqactups.vda  : (1)
eqashar.vda   : (4)
resloadc.vda  : (1)
ppmain.tm     : (4)
equ_ext.etl   : (4)

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TIMES Version 3.8.4
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 10-Apr-2015 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Fixed problem with damage cost under MSA
2) Reinstate support for TIMESTEP with SPINES
3) Fixed handling of negative ILED with COEF_ICOM
4) Fixed potential exec error under MSA+CLI
5) Cosmetic improvement / cleanup

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.8.4
ppmain.mod    : (3)
coef_nio.mod  : (3)
spoint.mod    : (5)
eqobj.mod     : (5)
eqobjinv.mod  : (5)
eqobjfix.mod  : (5)
eqobsalv.mod  : (5)
eqbndcst.mod  : (5)
rptmain.rpt   : (5)
eqobjfix.rpt  : (5)
initmty.stc   : (2)
solve.stc     : (2)
rptmain.stc   : (2)
clearsol.stc  : (2)
solve.stp     : (2)
initmty.cli   : (5)
forcupd.cli   : (4)
pp_actef.vda  : (5)
ppm_ext.vda   : (5)
initmty.msa   : (5)
preppm.msa    : (1)
initmty.tm    : (5)
eqobj.tm      : (5)
initmty.ier   : (5)
rpt_chp.ier   : (5)
initmty.dsc   : (5)

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TIMES Version 3.8.5
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 10-May-2015 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Added reporting of VAR_CUMCST levels
2) Added support for fixing initial periods with MSA
3) Fixed div/0 error when zero NCAP_DRATE/ELIFE
4) Cosmetic improvements / cleanup

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.8.5
maindrv.mod   : (2)
eqobj.mod     : (4)
eqobjinv.mod  : (3)
eqdamage.mod  : (2)
coef_alt.lin  : (4)
rptlite.rpt   : (1)
rpt_obj.rpt   : (3)
rptmisc.rpt   : (1)
solsetv.v3    : (1)
solve.stp     : (2)
initmty.msa   : (2)
preppm.msa    : (4)
solvcoef.msa  : (2)
solve.msa     : (2)
writeddf.msa  : (2)
times2veda.vdd: (1)

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TIMES Version 3.8.6
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 19-Jun-2015 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Fixed reporting bug that manifested only when using ACT_UPS(FX)
2) Added support for referring to online capacity: UC_ATTR(CAP,ONLINE)
   - modifier ignored for processes that have no ACT_UPS(FX) defined

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.8.6
uc_cap.mod    : (2)
sol_flo.red   : (1)
coef_ext.vda  : (2)
equ_ext.vda   : (2)
eqcaflac.vda  : (2)

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TIMES Version 3.9.0
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 10-Oct-2015 [AL]: Major release with new equations/variables
1) Added linear dispatch features (may be subject to changes)
2) Fixed G_DYEAR to default to 1st Milestone
3) Fixed small bugs in shaping of NCAP_AFS and residual load curves
4) Added reporting of PRC_MARK marginals
5) Cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.9.0
globals.def   : (2)
initmty.mod   : (1)
maindrv.mod   : (5)
ppmain.mod    : (5)
timslice.mod  : (1)
preppm.mod    : (1)
pp_chp.mod    : (5)
curex.gms     : (1)
coef_cpt.mod  : (1),(3)
coef_obj.mod  : (2)
pp_qack.mod   : (1)
spoint.mod    : (1)
mod_vars.mod  : (1)
eqobj.mod     : (5)
eqobjinv.mod  : (1)
eqobjfix.mod  : (5)
eqobsalv.mod  : (5)
eqobjvar.mod  : (1)
uc_cap.mod    : (1)
bndmain.mod   : (5)
rptlite.rpt   : (1),(4)
rpt_obj.rpt   : (5)
cost_ann.rpt  : (1)
eqobjvar.rpt  : (1)
rptmisc.rpt   : (1),(4)
initmty.vda   : (1)
init_ext.vda  : (1)
prep_ext.vda  : (1)
ppm_ext.vda   : (1)
pp_actef.vda  : (1)
coef_ext.vda  : (1)
equ_ext.vda   : (1)
eqactups.vda  : (1)
eqcaflac.vda  : (1)
eqashar.vda   : (5)
resloadc.vda  : (1),(3)
mod_ext.vda   : (1)
solve.stp     : (1)
clearsol.stp  : (5)
stages.stc    : (5)
recurrin.stc  : (1)
pextlevs.stc  : (1)
clearsol.stc  : (1),(5)
rptmain.stc   : (1)
prepret.dsc   : (5)
solputta.ans  : (1),(4)
times2veda.vdd: (1)

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TIMES Version 3.9.1
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Date: 29-Dec-2015 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Added QA checks for commodities/processes at invalid timeslice levels
2) Added elimination of ANNUAL CAPACT(UP/LO) equations if AFA(FX) specified
3) Cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.9.1
initmty.mod   : (3)
ppmain.mod    : (1)
coef_cpt.mod  : (2)
init_ext.vda  : (3)
pp_qack.mod   : (3)
eqashar.vda   : (3)

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TIMES Version 3.9.2
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Date: 18-Mar-2016 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Fixed bug related to NCAP_AFS(FX) being used for PRC_TS without NCAP_AF
2) Auto-generation of missing members of PCG for storage
3) Fixed bug related to using WAVER with early retirements
4) Cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.9.2
initmty.mod   : (4)
ppmain.mod    : (2),(4)
coef_cpt.mod  : (1)
uc_ire.mod    : (4)
pp_qack.mod   : (4)
prepret.dsc   : (3)
initmty.vda   : (4)
init_ext.vda  : (3)
prep_ext.vda  : (3)
coef_ext.vda  : (3)
equ_ext.vda   : (4)
eqcaflac.vda  : (4)
eqashar.vda   : (4)
solsetv.v3    : (4)
initmty.etl   : (4)
coef_ext.etl  : (4)
equ_ext.etl   : (4)

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TIMES Version 3.9.3
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Date: 1-May-2016 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Added support for IE option 5/15 for PRC_RESID
2) Added support for CHP reduction operation
3) Preparations for the UCO extension (forthcoming)
4) Other cosmetic improvements for consistency with the updated documentation

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.9.3
initmty.mod   : (3)
maplists.def  : (4)
pp_chp.mod    : (2)
eqobjvar.mod  : (3)
eqbndcst.mod  : (4)
pp_qack.mod   : (4)
solve.mod     : (3)
initmty.vda   : (3)
init_ext.vda  : (1),(3)
prep_ext.vda  : (1),(3)
initmty.cli   : (4)
coef_ext.cli  : (4)
equ_ext.cli   : (4)

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TIMES Version 3.9.5
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Date: 7-Jun-2016 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Small improvements into the linear dispatching features
2) Cosmetic changes for improved consistency with the documentation update
3) Small improvement to EQ_CAPFLO for storage

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.9.5
initmty.mod   : (2)
ppmain.mod    : (2)
timslice.mod  : (1)
preppm.mod    : (1),(2)
curex.gms     : (2)
pp_shapr.mod  : (2)
pp_reduce.red : (2)
fillcost.gms  : (2)
coefmain.mod  : (2)
mod_vars.mod  : (1)
eqobj.mod     : (2)
eqcumflo.mod  : (2)
eqcumcom.mod  : (2)
eqdamage.mod  : (2)
eqobjinv.mod  : (2)
eqobjfix.mod  : (2)
eqobjvar.mod  : (1)
eqbndcst.mod  : (2)
bndmain.mod   : (1)
bnd_cum.mod   : (2)
spoint.mod    : (1)
eqobjinv.rpt  : (2)
eqobjfix.rpt  : (2)
eqobjvar.rpt  : (1)
rpt_obj.rpt   : (2)
rpt_objc.rpt  : (2)
cost_ann.rpt  : (2)
init_ext.vda  : (2)
prep_ext.vda  : (1),(3)
eqcaflac.vda  : (3)
equ_ext.vda   : (1)
eqactups.vda  : (1)
mod_ext.vda   : (1)
prepret.dsc   : (2)
coef_ext.cli  : (2)
equ_ext.cli   : (2)
coef_alt.lin  : (2)
recurrin.stc  : (1)
clearsol.stc  : (1)
rptmain.stc   : (1)
pextlevs.stc  : (1),(2)
solve.stp     : (2)
eqobj.tm      : (2)
eqobjann.tm   : (2)
rpt_ext.msa   : (2)
solputta.ans  : (2)

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TIMES Version 3.9.7
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Date: 1-Jul-2016 [AL]: Pre-release for v4.0
1) Enhanced unit cmmitment features, including MIP option (added ACT_CSTSD, ACT_CSTRMP, ACT_MAXNON, ACT_SDTIME, ACT_LOSSD)
2) Added optional Functional Depreciation Rate for Salvage accounting (added NCAP_FDR)
3) Cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.9.7
initmty.mod   : (1),(2)
preppm.mod    : (1),(2)
curex.gms     : (3)
setglobs.gms  : (3)
mod_vars.mod  : (1)
coef_ptr.mod  : (3)
cal_cap.mod   : (3)
eqobjvar.mod  : (1)
eqobsalv.mod  : (2)
eqpeak.mod    : (3)
eqcombal.mod  : (3)
spoint.mod    : (1)
bndmain.mod   : (1)
eqobjvar.rpt  : (1)
solve.stp     : (1)
stages.stc    : (3)
recurrin.stc  : (1)
clearsol.stc  : (1)
rptmain.stc   : (1)
initmty.vda   : (1)
prep_ext.vda  : (1)
mod_ext.vda   : (1)
equ_ext.vda   : (1)
coef_ext.vda  : (1)
eqactups.vda  : (1)
eqlducs.vda   :+(1)
initmty.dsc   : (1)
init_ext.dsc  : (1)
initmty.tm    : (3)
eqmrkcom.ier  : (3)

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TIMES Version 3.9.8
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Date: 2-Aug-2016 [AL]: Maintenance release (second pre-release for v4.0)
1) Fixed flaw in special EQ(l)_ASHAR defined for CG=ACT
2) Fixed bug in fixed cost accounting with standard objective (introduced in v3.9.5)
3) Cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 3.9.8
initmty.mod   : (3)
ppmain.mod    : (3)
preppm.mod    : (3)
curex.gms     : (3)
pp_chp.mod    : (3)
eqcapvac.mod  : (3)
eqobjfix.mod  : (2)
uc_flo.mod    : (3)
uc_ire.mod    : (3)
pp_lvlpk.mod  : (3)
eqlducs.vda   : (3)
eqashar.vda   : (1)

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TIMES Version 4.0.0
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Date: 1-Sep-2016 [AL]: Major Release - announce Dispatching and Unit Commitment Features
1) Cleaned up new unit commitment features
2) Corrected reporting of LUMPINV under MID_YEAR
3) Added support for defining RL-TP in GR_VARGEN
4) Cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.0.0
initmty.mod   : (4)
readbprice.mod: (4)
ppmain.mod    : (4)
coef_ptr.mod  : (4)
pp_qafs.mod   : (4)
pp_qack.mod   : (4)
rptlite.rpt   : (4)
cost_ann.rpt  : (2)
init_ext.vda  : (4)
ppm_ext.vda   : (4)
pp_actef.vda  : (4)
eqlducs.vda   : (1)
eqashar.vda   : (4)
resloadc.vda  : (3)

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TIMES Version 4.0.1
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Date: 9-Nov-2016 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Improved handling of OFF specification when no capacity
2) Improved reporting of electricity by source
3) Cosmetic improvement/cleanup

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.0.1
ppmain.mod    : (1),(3)
rptmisc.rpt   : (2)

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TIMES Version 4.1.0
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Date: 30-Jan-2017 [AL]: Introducing TIMES-Micro
1) Pilot implementation of TIMES-Micro
2) Cosmetic improvements/cleanup

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.1.0
initmty.mod   : (1)
maindrv.mod   : (1)
setglobs.gms  : (1)
ppmain.mod    : (1)
preppm.mod    : (1)
eqdeclr.mod   : (1)
eqobj.mod     : (1)
eqobjels.mod  : (1)
eqcombal.mod  : (1),(2)
eqpeak.mod    : (1),(2)
bndmain.mod   : (1)
bnd_elas.mod  : (1)
pp_qack.mod   : (1)
pp_qaput.mod  : (2)
mod_equa.mod  : (1)
solve.mod     : (1)
eqobjels.rpt  : (1)
rpt_obj.rpt   : (1)
recurrin.stc  : (1)
prep_ext.tm   : (2)
eqmacro.tm    : (2)
bnd_macro.tm  : (2)
mod_vars.tm   : (1),(2)

Added files:
pp_micro.mod  : (1)

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TIMES Version 4.1.1
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 28-Feb-2017 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Fixed climate temperature reporting under stochastic climate sensitivity
2) Ensure commodity balance for exclusively capacity-related flows
3) Performance improvements under stochastic mode

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.1.1
eqdamage.mod  : (3)
bnd_act.mod   : (3)
coef_ext.vda  : (2)
initmty.cli   : (3)
coef_ext.cli  : (3)
equ_ext.cli   : (3)
rpt_ext.cli   : (1)
rpt_par.cli   : (3)
initmty.stc   : (3)
stages.stc    : (3)
fillsow.stc   : (3)

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TIMES Version 4.1.2
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Date: 30-Mar-2017 [AL]: Retrofitting and life-extension
1) Added retrofitting and life-extension: PRC_REFIT(r,prc,p)
2) Added stochastic support for grid modeling features
3) Fixed last period reporting of retired capacity
4) Cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.1.2
initmty.mod   : (1),(4)
ppmain.mod    : (4)
timslice.mod  : (4)
mod_vars.mod  : (4)
eqdeclr.mod   : (1)
eqmain.mod    : (4)
eqobsalv.mod  : (1)
mod_equa.mod  : (1)
cost_ann.rpt  : (2)
rptmisc.rpt   : (3)
prepret.dsc   : (1)
solve.stp     : (1)
ppm_ext.vda   : (4)
powerflo.vda  : (2)
recurrin.stc  : (2)

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TIMES Version 4.1.3
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Date: 5-Jun-2017 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Fixed uncertain damage cost reporting for climate variables
2) Fixed stochastic damage cost accounting under stochastic climate sensitivity
3) Fixed retirement cost accounting under NLP MACRO
4) Minor/cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.1.3
initmty.mod   : (4)
coef_obj.mod  : (4)
eqdeclr.mod   : (2)
bnd_ire.vda   : (4)
eqobjvar.mod  : (4)
eqobjcst.tm   : (3)
eqobjann.tm   : (3)
eqdamage.mod  : (2)
rpt_obj.rpt   : (4)
eqobjvar.rpt  : (4)
rpt_dam.mod   : (1)
prepret.dsc   : (3)
coef_ext.cli  : (2)
rpt_ext.cli   : (2)
prep_ext.stc  : (2)
stages.stc    : (2)
recurrin.stc  : (4)
rptmain.stc   : (4)

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TIMES Version 4.1.4
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Date: 26-Jul-2017 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Auto-define -INF bounds for VAR_CUMCOM if neg. enabled
2) Allow ANNUAL charging profiled with COM_FR for NST
3) Cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.1.4
ppmain.mod    : (2)
bnd_cum.mod   : (1)
pp_qack.mod   : (3)
rptlite.rpt   : (3)
cost_ann.rpt  : (3)
rptmain.rpt   : (3)
eqobsalv.rpt  : (3)
equ_ext.etl   : (3)
mod_vars.etl  : (3)
pp_chp.ier    : (3)
equ_ext.ier   : (3)
eqchpelc.ier  : (3)
eqmrkcom.ier  : (3)
rpt_ext.ier   : (3)

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TIMES Version 4.1.6
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Date: 22-Nov-2017 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Added option for forcing refitted capacity equal to retired
2) Fixed reporting of retired RESIDual capacity
3) Fixed bug when COM_FR defined for an ANNUAL level commodity only at the ANNUAL level

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.1.6
ppmain.mod    : (1),(3)
prepret.dsc   : (1)
rptmisc.rpt   : (2)

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TIMES Version 4.2.0
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Date: 7-Jan-2018 [AL]: Intorducing NCAP_CPX & Grid Computing
1) Added NCAP_CPX implementation for shaping capacity transfer
2) Added support for using grid computing facility under sensitivity analysis
3) Added support for always retrieving solution + status code reporting to VEDA-BE
4) Fixed small u*x compatibility issues
5) Cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.2.0
initmty.mod   : (1)
maindrv.mod   : (4)
ppmain.mod    : (5)
preppm.mod    : (1)
preponly.mod  : (5)
coef_obj.mod  : (1)
coef_ptr.mod  : (1)
coefmain.mod  : (1)
eqobjinv.mod  : (5)
equserco.mod  : (5)
uc_com.mod    : (5)
pp_qack.mod   : (5)
eqobsalv.mod  : (1)
eqobjfix.mod  : (1)
eqobjann.tm   : (1)
solve.mod     : (5)
err_stat.mod  : (3)
rptlite.rpt   : (3)
rpt_obj.rpt   : (1),(5)
cost_ann.rpt  : (1)
eqobjfix.rpt  : (1)
eqlducs.vda   : (4)
prepret.dsc   : (5)
solve.stc     : (2)
sensis.stc    : (2)
clearsol.stp  : (2)

Added files   : (1)
coef_shp.mod  : (1)

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TIMES Version 4.2.1
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Date: 2-Feb-2018 [AL]: Introduce S_COM_TAX + Maintenance
1) Added new uncertain parameter S_COM_TAX(r,y,c,s,type,cur,j,sow)
2) Added QA check warnings for inconsistent CAP_BNDs and G_YRFRs
3) Fixed bug in processing of FLO_SUB/FLO_TAX when both defined on the same flow
4) Cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.2.1
initmty.mod   : (2)
ppmain.mod    : (2)
timslice.mod  : (2)
preppm.mod    : (3)
eqobj.mod     : (1)
eqobjvar.mod  : (1)
coefmain.mod  : (1)
coef_obj.mod  : (1)
coef_alt.lin  : (1)
pp_qaput.mod  : (2)
rptlite.rpt   : (2)
rptmisc.rpt   : (2)
rpt_obj.rpt   : (1)
eqobjvar.rpt  : (1)
prep_ext.vda  : (2)
coef_ext.vda  : (4)
eqobj.tm      : (4)
rptmain.tm    : (4)
initmty.stc   : (1)
prep_ext.stc  : (1)
stages.stc    : (1)
rptmain.stc   : (1)
rpt_par.cli   : (4)

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TIMES Version 4.2.2
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Date: 7-Mar-2018 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Fixed issues when using PRC_REFIT with time-stepped mode
2) Ignore superfluous UC_ACT/CAP/NCAP entries
3) Minor improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.2.2
initmty.mod   : (1)
ppmain.mod    : (1),(2)
eqmain.mod    : (3)
bnd_ucw.mod   : (3)
bnd_ucv.mod   : (3)
cost_ann.rpt  : (3)
prepret.dsc   : (1)
solve.stp     : (1)
prep_ext.vda  : (3)

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TIMES Version 4.2.3
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Date: 7-Apr-2018 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Improved several specifics of FIXBOH runs
2) Added support for nested CES demand functions
3) Miscellaneous small improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.2.3
initmty.mod   : (1),(2)
maindrv.mod   : (3)
pp_micro.mod  : (2)
eqdeclr.mod   : (1)
eqobjels.mod  : (2)
eqcombal.mod  : (2)
bndmain.mod   : (1)
bnd_act.mod   : (1)
bnd_elas.mod  : (2)
pp_qack.mod   : (2)
rptlite.rpt   : (1)
rptmisc.rpt   : (1)
initmty.vda   : (1)
solsetv.v3    : (3)
solve.stp     : (1)

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TIMES Version 4.2.4
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Date: 7-May-2018 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Fixed bug related to certain dynamic UCs under FIXBOH runs
2) Improved support for nested CES demand functions
3) Added reporting of EQ(l)_ACTBND duals
4) Added reporting of lump-sum investment taxes/subsidies

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.2.4
initmty.mod   : (3)
solve.stp     : (1)
pp_micro.mod  : (2)
eqdeclr.mod   : (3)
bnd_elas.mod  : (2)
rptlite.rpt   : (4)
rpt_obj.rpt   : (4)
cost_ann.rpt  : (4)
rptmisc.rpt   : (3)
clearsol.stc  : (3)

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TIMES Version 4.2.6
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Date: 6-Jul-2018 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Preparations for Monte Carlo Analysis
2) Fixed reporting of stochastic lump-sum investments and taxes
3) Fixed FOM accounting when both early retirements and NCAP_CPX
4) Fixed error due to GAMS change & cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.2.6
initmty.mod   : (1)
main_ext.mod  : (1)
ppmain.mod    : (4)
spoint.mod    : (1)
pp_reduce.red : (4)
rptlite.rpt   : (4)
eqobjvar.rpt  : (2)
rpt_obj.rpt   : (2)
cost_ann.rpt  ; (3)
rptmisc.rpt   : (3)
eqlducs.vda   : (4)
prepret.dsc   : (3)
solve.stp     : (1),(4)
stages.stc    : (1)
solve.stc     : (1)
sensis.stc    : (1)

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TIMES Version 4.2.7
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Date: 12-Sep-2018 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Fixed old bug in UC_CLI processing
2) Improved handling of cumulative commodity constraints
3) Cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.2.7
eqobjinv.mod  : (3)
eqobjfix.mod  : (3)
uc_cli.mod    : (1)
sensis.stc    : (2)
solve.stp     : (2)

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TIMES Version 4.2.9
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Date: 2-Nov-2018 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Added UC_MarkS category into BE reporting
2) Added elimination of superfluous CUMCOM equations
3) Fixed problems intoroduced in Macro variants
4) Removed invalid reference to storage flows

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.2.9
initmty.mod   : (3)
maindrv.mod   : (3)
coef_obj.mod  : (4)
eqflomrk.mod  : (1)
eqobsalv.mod  : (3)
bnd_cum.mod   : (2)
solve.stp     : (3)
solve.msa     : (3)
solsetv.v3    : (1)
mod_vars.msa  : (3)
equ_ext.msa   : (3)
solprep.msa   : (3)
rptmain.tm    : (3)
eqobj.tm      : (3)
eqobjann.tm   : (3)
rptmain.stc   : (3)
times2veda.vdd: (1)

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TIMES Version 4.3.0
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Date: 9-Jan-2019 [AL]: Introducing demand response by load-shifting
1) Added new input parameter STG_SIFT and set of new equations for load shifting
2) Added optional reporting of load levels for process flows
3) Cosmetic improvements & cleanup

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.3.0
initmty.mod   : (1)
maplists.def  : (3)
ppmain.mod    : (1)
timslice.mod  : (1)
preppm.mod    : (1)
pp_reduce.red : (3)
init_ext.vda  : (1)
prep_ext.vda  : (1)
pp_prelv.vda  : (3)
ppm_ext.vda   : (3)
equ_ext.vda   : (1)
mod_ext.vda   : (1)
eqactups.vda  : (1)
powerflo.vda  : (3)
rptmisc.rpt   : (2)
rptlite.rpt   : (2)
solsetv.v3    : (2)
solve.stc     : (3)
pextlevs.stc  : (3)
times2veda.vdd: (2)

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TIMES Version 4.3.1
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Date: 9-Feb-2019 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Added error clearing if DATAGDX saved after domain violations
2) Fixed bug in NCAP_CDME processing
3) Fixed error when using TIMESED with STAGES
4) Cosmetic improvements & cleanup

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.3.1
preppm.mod    : (1)
prepxtra.mod  : (1)
fillvint.gms  : (4)
pp_chp.mod    : (2)
bnd_elas.mod  : (3)
eqfloshr.mod  : (4)
eqobjels.mod  : (3)
solve.stp     : (4)
eqactups.vda  : (4)

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TIMES Version 4.3.2
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Date: 9-Mar-2019 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Added support for varying timeslice cycles
2) Added reporting of EQG_COMBAL levels under stochastic
3) Added support for emissions on auxiliary storage flows
4) Cosmetic improvements & cleanup

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.3.2
initmty.mod   : (1)
ppmain.mod    : (1)
timslice.mod  : (1)
pp_reduce.red : (4)
eqstgaux.mod  : (3)
eqstgaux.lin  : (3)
init_ext.vda  : (4)
pp_prelv.vda  : (3)
ppm_ext.vda   : (3)
pp_actef.vda  : (1)
eqashar.vda   : (4)
eqactups.vda  : (1)
eqlducs.vda   : (1)
times2veda_stc: (2)

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TIMES Version 4.3.3
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Date: 9-Apr-2019 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Fixed minor reporting issue under MACRO
2) Preparation for supporting dynamic timeslice trees
3) Added PCG auto-repair of storage converted to ANNUAL

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.3.3
initmty.mod   : (2)
ppmain.mod    : (3)
eqpeak.mod    : (2)
eqptrans.mod  : (2)
eqstgtss.mod  : (2)
rpt_obj.rpt   : (1)
cost_ann.rpt  : (1)
rptmisc.rpt   : (1)
powerflo.vda  : (2)
resloadc.vda  : (2)
eqcaflac.vda  : (2)
coef_alt.lin  : (1)
solve.stp     : (2)
solprep.msa   : (1)
rptmain.tm    : (1)

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TIMES Version 4.3.5
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Date: 27-Jul-2019 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Improved Data-Only GDX (can be later used as input)
2) Allow for making PRD as a timeslice
3) Allow for larger MAXSOW (above 1800)
4) Fixed bug when DUC and DSCAUTO activated simultaneously
5) Cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.3.5
initmty.mod   : (1),(4)
setglobs.gms  : (1)
ppmain.mod    : (2)
prepxtra.mod  : (1)
eqactups.vda  : (5)
eqlducs.vda   : (4)
clearsol.stp  : (5)
prepret.dsc   : (5)

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TIMES Version 4.3.6
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 6-Sep-2019 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Fixed division by zero when very long time-span of RESID
2) Added support for asymmetric load shifting constraints
3) Improved UC_FLO consistency under DYNTS

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.3.6
ppmain.mod    : (2)
eqobjinv.mod  : (1)
eqactups.vda  : (2)
uc_flo.mod    : (3)

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TIMES Version 4.3.7
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 1-Oct-2019 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Improved QA checks against undefined currencies
2) Preparations for the ABS extension
3) Cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.3.7
filparam.gms  : (3)
coef_obj.mod  : (1)
pp_qack.mod   : (1)
initmty.vda   : (2)
init_ext.vda  : (2)
prep_ext.vda  : (2)
coef_ext.vda  : (2)
equ_ext.vda   : (2)
mod_ext.vda   : (2)
eqactups.vda  : (2)
eqlducs.vda   : (2)
powerflo.vda  : (2)
recurrin.stc  : (3)

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TIMES Version 4.3.8
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 1-Nov-2019 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Added filtering of data when domain violations
2) Added clearing of EQ_COMBAL levels when FIXBOH
3) Cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.3.8
initmty.mod   : (1)
ppmain.mod    : (1)
fillvint.gms  : (3)
setglobs.gms  : (1)
pp_qack.mod   : (1)
init_ext.vda  : (3)
eqactups.vda  : (3)
clearsol.stp  : (2)

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TIMES Version 4.4.0
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Date: 9-Jan-2020 [AL]: Major release; Added Open Source License
1) 1st release of the ABS extension (Ancillary Balancing Services)
2) Added option for reporting flows of given commodity types at ANNUAL
3) Cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.4.0
maplists.def  : (1)
pp_micro.mod  : (3)
bnd_elas.mod  : (3)
bnd_flo.mod   : (3)
eqmain.mod    : (3)
uc_cap.mod    : (1)
pp_prelv.vda  : (3)
eqactups.vda  : (1)
rptmisc.rpt   : (1),(2)
rptlite.rpt   : (1),(2)

Added files:
*.ABS       : ABS extension
LICENSE.txt : GPLv3 License

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TIMES Version 4.4.1
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Date: 9-Feb-2020 [AL]: Minor release
1) Added experimental implementation for dynamic timeslice trees
2) Fixed small Linux compatibility issues
3) Small improvements and cleanup

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.4.1
initmty.mod   : (2)
setglobs.gms  : (2)
pp_reduce.red : (1)
pp_qafs.mod   : (3)
mod_vars.mod  : (3)
eqmain.mod    : (3)
bndmain.mod   : (1),(3)
pp_prelev.vda : (1)
ppm_ext.vda   : (1)
equ_ext.vda   : (3)
resloadc.vda  : (3)
ucbet.vda     : (3)
sensis.stc    : (1)

Added file:
dynslite.vda  : (1)

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TIMES Version 4.4.2
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 1-Jul-2020 [AL]: Minor release
1) Added new attribute REG_BDNCAP for fixing new capacities to previous solution
2) Fixed inconsist spread of short-lived investment costs in first period when OBJ=MOD and D(T1)>2
3) Improved DATAGDX by renaming GDX at compile time
4) Fixed omission of zero FLO_BND when bounding a reduced flow
5) Small improvements and cleanup

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.4.2
initmty.mod   : (1)
maindrv.mod   : (5)
setglobs.gms  : (5)
ppmain.mod    : (2)
prepxtra.mod  : (3)
bnd_flo.mod   : (4)
coef_ptr.mod  : (5)
rptmisc.rpt   : (5)
err_stat.mod  : (5)
spoint.mod    : (1)
readbprice.mod: (5)
wrtbprice.mod : (5)
initmty.vda   : (5)
solsetv.v3    : (5)
times2veda.vdd: (5)

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TIMES Version 4.4.3
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 4-Sep-2020 [AL]: Minor release
1) Fixed handling of new attribute REG_BDNCAP when STAGES and no FIXBOH
2) Generalized TIMESED to allow for specifying Base price GDX file name
3) Preparation for forthcoming MLF extension
4) Small improvements and cleanup

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.4.3
initmty.mod   : (3)
maindrv.mod   : (3)
spoint.mod    : (1)
readbprice.mod: (2),(3)
wrtbprice.mod : (3)
eqdeclr.mod   : (3)
eqmain.mod    : (3)
eqobjann.mod  : (4)
solve.mod     : (3)
rptmain.mod   : (3)
eqdamage.mod  : (3)

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TIMES Version 4.5.0
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 9-Oct-2020 [AL]: Major release
1) Introducing the new Macro MLF extension
2) Fixed support for input data via GDX file
3) Small improvements and cleanup

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.5.0
initmty.mod   : (2)
timslice.mod  : (3)
ppmain.mod    : (1),(3)
spoint.mod    : (1)
wrtbprice.mod : (1)
rptmisc.rpt   : (1)
initmty.tm    : (1)
mod_vars.tm   : (1)
eqdeclr.tm    : (1)
eqobj.tm      : (1)
eqobjann.tm   : (1)
eqobjcst.tm   : (1)
mod_equa.tm   : (1)
rptmain.tm    : (1)
ddfupd.msa    : (3)

Added files   :
presolve.mlf  : (1)
initmty.mlf   : (1)
ppm_ext.mlf   : (1)
rpt_ext.mlf   : (1)
equ_ext.mlf   : (1)
prep_ext.mlf  : (1)
calibase.mlf  : (1)

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TIMES Version 4.5.1
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 9-Jan-2021 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Allow back injection from NST storage to grid
2) Support independent AFC equations for storage
3) Small improvements and cleanup

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.5.1
ppmain.mod    : (1)
maplists.def  : (3)
pp_qack.mod   : (3)
eqstgtss.mod  : (1)
eqstgaux.mod  : (1)
eqcaflac.vda  : (2)
solsetv.v3    : (3)
times2veda.vdd: (3)

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TIMES Version 4.5.2
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 15-Feb-2021 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Fixed GDX load issues with GAMS v342
2) Fixed rare issue with PASTyear beyond EOH
3) Added reporting of ambiguous marginals of multi-region UC

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.5.2
initmty.mod   : (1)
setglobs.mod  : (1)
ppmain.mod    : (2)
rptmisc.rpt   : (3)
ucbet.vda     : (1)

Added file:
gdxfilter.gms : (1)

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TIMES Version 4.5.3
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 1-Apr-2021 [AL]: Minor release
1) Fixed bug related to dynamic (t,t+1) type UCs under stochastic mode
2) Added support for non-vintaged FLO_FUNC for vintaged processes
3) Added new attribute NCAP_ISPCT(r,y,p) for proportional investment subsidy
4) Added support for dynamic commodity PRD/NET bounds with UC_DYNBND
5) Cosmetic fixes e.g. for backwards compatibility

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.5.3
initmty.mod   : (3)
setglobs.gms  : (5)
ppmain.mod    : (4)
preppm.mod    : (3)
prepparm.gms  : (3)
coef_obj.mod  : (3)
coef_shp.mod  : (2)
equ_ext.vda   : (4)
equcrtp.vda   : (4)
bnd_ucv.mod   : (1)
bnd_ucw.mod   : (1)
mod_ext.vda   : (4)
prepret.dsc   : (5)
initmty.stc   : (1)
stages.stc    : (1)
solsetv.v3    : (5)

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TIMES Version 4.5.4
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 1-May-2021 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Fixed bug introduced in v4.5.3, related to dynamic bound equations
2) Extended RPT_OPT('CAP','9') to apply to PAR_PASTI as well.

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.5.4
equcrtp.vda   : (1)
solve.stp     : (1)
rptmisc.rpt   : (2)

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TIMES Version 4.5.5
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 15-Jun-2021 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Fix unwanted elimination of NST auxiliary storage flows
2) Support reversed storage flow conversion in AFC equations
3) Improved QA for inconsistent CAP_BND

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.5.5
ppmain.mod    : (1),(3)
eqcaflac.vda  : (2)
bndmain.mod   : (3)

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TIMES Version 4.5.6
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 24-Jun-2021 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Fixed compatibility issues with GAMS v34.2 and above
2) Fixed reporting of storage flows in the special STS+STK case

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.5.6
setglobs.gms  : (1)
gdxfilter.gms : (1)
rptmisc.rpt   : (2)

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TIMES Version 4.5.8
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 29-Sep-2021 [AL]: Minor release - storage improvements
1) Implemented a more flexible STS variant - activate by $SET STSFLX YES (for now)
2) Improved accounting of equilibrium losses for timeslice storage
3) Improved consistency in NCAP_AFC handling for multi-commodity storage
4) Fixed bug introduced by typo in v455 related to CAP_BND(LO)

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.5.8
ppmain.mod    : (1)
mod_vars.mod  : (1)
eqdeclr.mod   : (1)
eqcapact.mod  : (1)
eqstgtss.mod  : (1),(2)
bndmain.mod   : (1),(4)
bnd_stg.mod   : (1)
mod_equa.mod  : (1)
rptmisc.rpt   : (1)
ppm_ext.vda   : (1),(3)
coef_ext.vda  : (1)
eqcaflac.vda  : (3)
eqashar.vda   : (1)

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TIMES Version 4.5.9
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 6-Nov-2021 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Improved reserve provision bounds under the ABS extension
2) Eliminated unnecessary storage output share constraints for STS

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.5.9
clearsol.stp  : (1)
eqashar.vda   : (2)
initmty.abs   : (1)
coef_ext.abs  : (1)
mod_vars.abs  : (1)
equ_ext.abs   : (1)
mod_ext.abs   : (1)

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TIMES Version 4.6.0
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 20-Jan-2022 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Added support for shaping NCAP_COM flows with FLO_FUNCX
2) Improved performance and QA for FLO_FUNCX
3) Cosmetic fixes

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.6.0
initmty.mod   : (1),(3)
setglobs.gms  : (1),(3)
preppm.mod    : (2)
coef_nio.mod  : (3)
coef_shp.mod  : (1),(2)
cal_cap.mod   : (1)
cal_caps.mod  : (1)
rpt_objc.rpt  : (1)
rptmisc.rpt   : (1)

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TIMES Version 4.6.1
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 23-Mar-2022 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Some performance improvement for large models
2) Cosmetic fixes

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.6.1
ppmain.mod    : (1),(2)
timslice.mod  : (1)
preppm.mod    : (1)
pp_lvlus.mod  : (1),(2)
pp_lvlpk.mod  : (1)
pp_reduce.red : (1)
ppm_ext.vda   : (1)
eqpeak.mod    : (1)
rptmisc.rpt   : (1)

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TIMES Version 4.6.2
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 22-May-2022 [AL]: Minor release
1) Added option for including input flows in power level reporting per MVU's wish
2) Cosmetic fix

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.6.2
coef_nio.mod  : (2)
rptmisc.rpt   : (1)

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TIMES Version 4.6.3
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 7-Jul-2022 [AL]: Minor release
1) Added new attribute G_RFRIR for defining risk-free reference rate for hurdle rates
2) Fixed bug that allowed some early retirements revoked when using multi-stage stochastics and early retirements
3) Cosmetic fixes

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.6.3
initmty.mod   : (1)
setglobs.gms  : (1)
preppm.mod    : (1)
coef_obj.mod  : (1)
eqobjinv.mod  : (1)
pp_qack.mod   : (3)
prepret.dsc   : (2)

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TIMES Version 4.6.4
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 14-Jul-2022 [AL]: Minor release
1) Fixed small reporting bugs related to retrofit processes
2) Improvements in retrofit and lifetime extension implementation

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.6.4
setglobs.gms  : (1)
ppmain.mod    : (2)
rpt_obj.rpt   : (2)
rpt_objc.rpt  : (1)
rptmisc.rpt   : (1)
eqobsalv.mod  : (2)
prepret.dsc   : (2)

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TIMES Version 4.6.5
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 28-Aug-2022 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Fixed reporting bug related to retirements when filtering off small capacity values
2) Cosmetic fixes

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.6.5
setglobs.gms  : (2)
pp_reduce.red : (2)
rptmisc.rpt   : (1)

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TIMES Version 4.6.6
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 9-Oct-2022 [AL]: Minor release
1) Added new input attribute NCAP_AFSX for shaping seasonal availability factors
2) Improved a few QA checks
3) Cosmetic fixes

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.6.6
initmty.mod   : (1)
setglobs.gms  : (1),(3)
ppmain.mod    : (2),(3)
preppm.mod    : (1)
pp_lvlbr.mod  : (3)
pp_reduce.red : (3)
pp_chp.mod    : (2)
coef_cpt.mod  : (1)
pp_shapr.mod  : (1)
mod_vars.mod  : (3)
eqobj.mod     : (3)
eqobjfix.mod  : (3)
eqobsalv.mod  : (3)
cal_caps.mod  : (3)
mod_equa.mod  : (3)
pp_qack.mod   : (2)
solve.stp     : (3)
rpt_obj.rpt   : (3)
cost_ann.rpt  : (3)
rptmisc.rpt   : (3)
solputta.ans  : (3)
solsetv.v3    : (3)
rptmain.stc   : (3)
prep_ext.vda  : (1)
ppm_ext.vda   : (1)
coef_ext.vda  : (3)
eqobjann.tm   : (3)
eqobjcst.tm   : (3)
initmty.msa   : (3)
rpt_ext.msa   : (3)
solve.msa     : (3)
prep_ext.mlf  : (3)
calibase.mlf  : (3)
eqpk_ect.ier  : (3)

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TIMES Version 4.6.7
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 19-Nov-2022 [AL]: Minor release
1) Completed S_COM_TAX preprocessing that had been unfinalized
2) Changed forced retrofits for residual capacity to obey RESID trajectory
3) Cosmetic fixes, e.g. set TOLPROJ tolerance, restore MCA compatibility

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.6.7
initmty.mod   : (1)
setglobs.gms  : (1)
ppmain.mod    : (1)
curex.gms     : (1)
gdxfilter.gms : (3)
solve.mod     : (3)
initmty.vda   : (1)
prep_ext.stc  : (1)
prepret.dsc   : (2)
solsetv.v3    : (1)
times2veda.vdd: (1)

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TIMES Version 4.6.8
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 30-Dec-2022 [AL]: Minor release
1) Added exception support for capacities bounded by REG_BDNCAP
2) Finished off forced retrofits for residual capacity to obey RESID trajectory
3) Cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.6.8
units.def     : (3)
spoint.mod    : (1)
init_ext.vda  : (1)
solve.stp     : (3)
rptlite.rpt   : (3)
cost_ann.rpt  : (3)
prepret.dsc   : (2)

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TIMES Version 4.6.9
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 23-Jan-2023 [AL]: Minor release
1) Improved effective levelization of various process transformation parameters
2) Streamlined performance of reduced model generation
3) Added support for emissions set directly on CHP activity
4) Cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.6.9
initmty.mod   : (4)
setglobs.gms  : (1)
ppmain.mod    : (1),(3)
pp_lvlfs.mod  : (1)
pp_lvlus.mod  : (4)
pp_chp.mod    : (3)
pp_reduce.red : (1)
coef_ptr.mod  : (1),(2)
coef_shp.mod  : (2)
eqobjinv.mod  : (4)
eqptrans.mod  : (1)
pp_qack.mod   : (1)
cal_red.red   : (2)
sol_flo.red   : (2)
rptmisc.rpt   : (4)
initmty.vda   : (2)
init_ext.vda  : (2)
prep_ext.vda  : (1)
pp_prelv.vda  : (1),(2),(3)
ppm_ext.vda   : (2)
pp_actef.vda  : (1)
coef_ext.vda  : (2)
initmty.stc   : (4)
stages.stc    : (2)
sensis.stc    : (2)
solputta.ans  : (4)

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TIMES Version 4.7.0
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 25-Feb-2023 [AL]: Major release
1) Fixed bug related to auxiliary STS storage flows introduced in v4.6.9
2) Fixed backwards compatibility workaround using COM_TYPEs as commodities not in topology
3) Added experimental extension implementing logit market share mechanism
4) Fixed loose ends in the levelization enhancement in v4.6.9

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.7.0
initmty.mod   : (3)
ppmain.mod    : (4)
pp_lvlfc.mod  : (4)
coef_ptr.mod  : (1)
sol_flo.red   : (4)
initmty.vda   : (3)
dynslite.vda  : (4)
pp_actef.vda  : (2)
pp_prelv.vda  : (4)
mod_ext.vda   : (3)
mod_vars.tm   : (3)

Added files...: (3)
ppm_ext.ecb
equ_ext.ecb
rpt_ext.ecb

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TIMES Version 4.7.1
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 9-Apr-2023 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Added option for preventing cascaded forced retrofits
2) Fixed some loose ends in the recent logit market sharing
3) Added QA check against missing base prices under TIMESED

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.7.1
setglobs.gms  : (3)
ppmain.mod    : (1)
readbprice.mod: (3)
eqdeclr.mod   : (1)
pp_qack.mod   : (3)
prepret.dsc   : (1)
ppm_ext.ecb   : (2)
rpt_ext.ecb   : (2)
rpt_ext.mlf   : (2)
recurrin.stc  : (1)

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TIMES Version 4.7.2
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 9-Jun-2023 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Added support for non-vintaged ACT_FLO variant
2) Added reporting of first pass LEC under the ECB extension

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.7.2
setglobs.gms  : (1)
pp_lvlff.mod  : (1)
prep_ext.vda  : (1)
pp_prelv.vda  : (1)
ppm_ext.ecb   : (2)
rpt_ext.ecb   : (2)

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TIMES Version 4.7.3
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 3-Jul-2023 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Fixed bug introduced when using S_FLO_FUNC under stochastic mode
2) Loosened default lower bounds VAR_CLITOT

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.7.3
setglobs.gms  : (1)
coef_obj.mod  : (1)
mod_vars.cli  : (2)

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TIMES Version 4.7.4
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 13-Oct-2023 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Fixed bug related to zero new capacities when deriving logit market shares
2) Fixed bug related to zero SHAPE values for NCAP_CPX
3) Cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.7.4
ppmain.mod    : (3)
coef_shp.mod  : (2)
eqobjvar.mod  : (3)
eqobjels.mod  : (3)
eqobjvar.rpt  : (3)
equ_ext.abs   : (3)
rpt_ext.ecb   : (1)

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TIMES Version 4.7.5
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 28-Oct-2023 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Fixed divide by zero error in certain condition of PASTI with ILED within active horizon
2) Added support for NCAP_ICOM for past investments
3) Cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.7.5
ppmain.mod    : (1)
cal_cap.mod   : (2)
bndmain.mod   : (3)
bnd_stg.mod   : (3)
initmty.vda   : (3)
eqactups.vda  : (3)

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TIMES Version 4.7.6
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 15-Nov-2023 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Fixed bug in ECB extension when defining multiple markets with Logit choices
2) Added stochastic support for flexible STS storage option (STSFLX)
3) Cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.7.6
maindrv.mod   : (3)
setglobs.gms  : (3)
eqstgtss.mod  : (2)
eqdamage.mod  : (3)
preshape.gms  : (3)
solve.stp     : (3)
prepret.dsc   : (3)
recurrin.stc  : (3)
ppm_ext.ecb   : (1)

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TIMES Version 4.7.7
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 27-Dec-2023 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Fixed divide by zero issue in the ECB extension
2) Performance improvement for EQ_PEAK in large models
3) Added optional output attribute for process units
4) Cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.7.7
initmty.mod   : (4)
units.def     : (3)
setglobs.gms  : (2)
pp_lvlpk.mod  : (2)
pp_shapr.mod  : (2)
pp_reduce.red : (2)
eqpeak.mod    : (2)
cal_ire.mod   : (2)
err_stat.mod  : (4)
rpt_ext.ecb   : (1)
solsetv.v3    : (3)

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TIMES Version 4.7.8
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 19-Jan-2024 [AL]: Maintenance QA release
1) Added QA checks against invalid attributes
2) Improved topology check for auxiliary IRE flows
3) Small performance/cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.7.8
ppmain.mod    : (1),(2)
setglobs.gms  : (1)
pp_lvlpk.mod  : (3)
eqpeak.mod    : (3)
cal_fflo.mod  : (3)
pp_qack.mod   : (1)
init_ext.vda  : (2)
pp_prelv.vda  : (3)

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TIMES Version 4.7.9
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Date: 25-Feb-2024 [AL]: Maintenance QA release
1) Added support for shaping NCAP_OCOM based on COEF_CPT
2) Fixed performance bug within IRE_FLO levelizing
3) Improved QA checks for ACT_EFF default shadow group
4) Cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.7.9
ppmain.mod    : (1)
setglobs.gms  : (1)
preshape.gms  : (4)
pp_lvlif.mod  : (2)
pp_reduce.red : (4)
coef_nio.mod  : (1)
coef_shp.mod  : (1)
ppm_ext.vda   : (3)

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TIMES Version 4.8.0
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Date: 28-Mar-2024 [AL]: Major release
1) Improved support for shaping NCAP_OCOM based on COEF_CPT
2) Performance improvements, in particular related to UC and dispatching constraints (adapted from Courtesy of Justine Broihan)
3) Other cosmetic and performance improvements

initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.8.0
setglobs.gms  : (3)
ppmain.mod    : (3)
preppm.mod    : (3)
timslice.mod  : (2)
coef_shp.mod  : (1)
eqdeclr.mod   : (2),(3)
eqmain.mod    : (2)
equcwrap.mod  : (2),(3)
cal_fflo.mod  : (3)
pp_qack.mod   : (3)
uc_com.mod    : (3)
uc_flo.mod    : (3)
solve.stp     : (3)
rptlite.rpt   : (3)
cost_ann.rpt  : (2)
par_uc.rpt    : (3)
cal_red.red   : (2)
sol_flo.red   : (2)
cal_nored.red : (3)
ppm_ext.vda   : (2),(3)
pp_actef.vda  : (3)
eqlducs.vda   : (3)
eqactups.vda  : (2)
eqashar.vda   : (3)
dynslite.vda  : (3)
equ_ext.abs   : (3)
recurrin.stc  : (3)

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TIMES Version 4.8.1
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Date: 20-Jun-2024 [AL]: Minor release
1) Additional performance improvements inspired by the ETSAP code review project
2) Small enhancement in the model reduction facility
3) Other subtle improvements

initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.8.1
initmty.mod   : (3)
setglobs.gms  : (1),(2)
ppmain.mod    : (2)
pp_lvlus.mod  : (1)
pp_chp.mod    : (2)
pp_reduce.red : (2)
coef_ptr.mod  : (1)
pp_qack.mod   : (1)
eqmain.mod    : (1)
eqpeak.mod    : (1)
eqxbnd.mod    : (3)
solve.stp     : (3)
rptmain.rpt   : (3)
rptmisc.rpt   : (3)
init_ext.vda  : (1)
pp_prelv.vda  : (2)
ppm_ext.vda   : (1)
pp_actef.vda  : (1)
coef_ext.vda  : (3)
eqactups.vda  : (1)
eqcaflac.vda  : (1)
equ_ext.abs   : (1)
solsetv.v3    : (3)

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TIMES Version 4.8.2
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Date: 19-Aug-2024 [AL]: Minor release
1) Small performance improvements inspired by the ETSAP code review project
2) Added IE option -13 for flushing out time series (eg. UCs)
3) Other subtle improvements

initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.8.2
initmty.mod   : (3)
setglobs.gms  : (1)
ppmain.mod    : (3)
prepparm.gms  : (2)
pp_lvlpk.mod  : (1)
eqmain.mod    : (2)
cal_stgn.mod  : (1)
cal_ire.mod   : (1)
cal_fflo.mod  : (1)
eqflomrk.mod  : (1)
eqire.mod     : (1)
eqirebnd.mod  : (1)
eqxbnd.mod    : (1)
bnd_ucw.mod   : (2)
pp_qack.mod   : (1)
coef_ext.vda  : (2)
solsetv.v3    : (1)
prepret.dsc   : (3)

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TIMES Version 4.8.3
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Date: 7-Sep-2024 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Fixed bug in the ABS extension introduced in v469 related to EQ_BS24
2) Fixed bug in the ABS extension related to past capacities in EQ_BS09
3) Fixed issue with spaces in model folder names

initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.8.3
initmty.mod   : (3)
main_ext.mod  : (3)
init_ext.abs  : (2)
prep_ext.abs  : (2)
coef_ext.abs  : (2)
equ_ext.abs   : (1),(2)

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TIMES Version 4.8.4
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Date: 20-Dec-2024 [AL]: Minor release
1) Added support for grid modeling with PTDF formulations
2) Added support for gas grid modeling with Weymouth equations
3) Other subtle improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.8.4
initmty.mod   : (1)
maplists.def  : (2)
ppmain.mod    : (2)
pp_qack.mod   : (3)
initmty.vda   : (1),(2)
solve.stp     : (3)
init_ext.vda  : (2)
prep_ext.vda  : (1)
coef_ext.vda  : (2)
powerflo.vda  : (1),(2)
mod_ext.vda   : (1),(2)
init_ext.dsc  : (3)
recurrin.stc  : (1)

Added file:
gasgrids.vda  : (2)

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TIMES Version 4.8.5
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Date: 31-Dec-2024 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Fixed runtime issues turned up in previous version
2) Cosmetic MIP handling improvement

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.8.5
powerflo.vda  : (1)
prep_ext.dsc  : (2)
equ_ext.dsc   : (2)
mod_ext.dsc   : (2)
ppm_ext.dsc   : (2)
_times.g00    : (1)

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TIMES Version 4.8.6
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Date: 25-Jan-2025 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Fixed bug related to zero SHAPE with NCAP_AFX
2) Fixed bug related to retiring capacities with zero CAP_BND
3) Added option for including PASTI within horizon in Cap_New reporting

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.8.6
ppmain.mod    : (2)
coef_cpt.mod  : (1)
pp_shapr.mod  : (1)
rpt_obj.rpt   : (3)

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TIMES Version 4.8.7
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Date: 11-Apr-2025 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Improved CHP outshare handling in special cases
2) For Macro MLF, added support for FIXBOH and improved HDF
3) Added a few process sets for reporting

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.8.7
pp_chp.mod    : (1)
clearsol.stp  : (2)
calibase.mlf  : (2)
rpt_ext.mlf   : (2)
solsetv.v3    : (3)
times2veda.vdd: (3)

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TIMES Version 4.8.8
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Date: 31-May-2025 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Small refinements into the new grid features
2) Added write-out of IE processed input data GDX with DATAGDXI
3) Added use of cache in IE processing for performance improvement
4) Small improvement for MLF

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.8.8
initmty.mod   : (1)
curex.gms     : (2)
setglobs.gms  : (2)
preppm.mod    : (3)
prepxtra.mod  : (2)
prepparm.gms  : (3)
fillparm.gms  : (3)
powerflo.vda  : (1)
gasgrids.vda  : (1)
prep_ext.vda  : (3)
equ_ext.mlf   : (4)

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TIMES Version 4.8.9
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Date: 30-Jun-2025 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Finalized the implementation of new grid features
2) Added support for reformulating EQ(l)_FLOFR for performance
3) Assorted performance improvements for large models

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.8.9
ppmain.mod    : (3)
preppm.mod    : (3)
pp_qack.mod   : (3)
eqobsalv.mod  : (3)
eqflofr.mod   : (2)
eqflomrk.mod  : (3)
init_ext.vda  : (3)
pp_prelv.vda  : (2)
ppm_ext.vda   : (3)
gasgrids.vda  : (1)
powerflo.vda  : (1)

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TIMES Version 4.9.0
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Date: 25-Jul-2025 [AL]: Major release
1) Finalizing and announcing the new grid features

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.9.0
powerflo.vda  : (1)

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TIMES Version 4.9.1
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Date: 29-Aug-2025 [AL]: Maintenance release
1) Preparations for the pending climate module update
2) Improved auto-generation & MIP performance for the new grid features

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.9.1
initmty.mod   : (1)   
uc_cli.mod    : (1)
spoint.mod    : (1)
eqdamage.mod  : (1)
rpt_dam.mod   : (1)
initmty.vda   : (2)
gasgrids.vda  : (2)
mod_ext.vda   : (2)
powerflo.vda  : (2)
initmty.cli   : (1)
coef_ext.cli  : (1)
equ_ext.cli   : (1)
mod_vars.cli  : (1)
forcupd.cli   : (1)
rpt_ext.cli   : (1)
rpt_par.cli   : (1)
clearsol.stp  : (1)
initmty.stc   : (1)
equ_ext.msa   : (1)
times2veda.vdd: (1)

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TIMES Version 4.9.2
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Date: 19-Oct-2025 [AL]: Minor release
1) Added support for using PRC_ACTFLO to adjust CHP reduction heat efficiency
2) Added option for separate reporting of capacity retirements (Par_CapRet)
3) Added new attribute for defining bounds on absolute power rate levels
4) Added Climate Module agent coupling feature (tentative)
5) Cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.9.2
initmty.mod   : (3)
ppmain.mod    : (3)
preppm.mod    : (3)
pp_chp.mod    : (1)
solsetv.v3    : (2)
rptlite.rpt   : (2)
rptmisc.rpt   : (2)
rpt_ext.ecb   : (2)
ppm_ext.cli   : (4)
coef_ext.cli  ; (4)
equ_ext.cli   : (4)
rpt_par.cli   : (5)
rptmain.stc   : (5)
times2veda.vdd: (2)

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TIMES Version 4.9.3
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Date: 23-Feb-2026 [AL]: Minor release
1) Added support for auto-generation of singleton GR_GENMAP
2) Updated Climate Module default parameters
3) Added support for OCOM flows from retirements, subject to age
4) Added support for reporting value flows under stochastics
5) Cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.9.3
setglobs.gms  : (3)
coef_nio.mod  : (3)
coef_shp.mod  : (3)
cal_cap.mod   : (3)
cal_caps.mod  : (5)
initmty.vda   : (3)
init_ext.vda  : (3)
prep_ext.vda  : (3)
powerflo.vda  : (1)
initmty.cli   : (2)
ppm_ext.cli   : (2)
coef_ext.cli  : (5)
prepret.dsc   : (3)
solputta.ans  : (5)
rptlite.rpt   : (4)
rpt_obj.rpt   : (5)
cost_ann.rpt  : (5)
rptmisc.rpt   : (4)
pextlevs.stc  : (4)

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TIMES Version 4.9.4
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Date: 5-Apr-2026 [AL]: Maintenence release
1) Fixed possible division by zero condition introduced in v4.9.3
2) Cosmetic improvements

Modified files: (reason)
initsys.mod   : Increased version number to 4.9.4
pp_qack.mod   : (2)
rpt_obj.rpt   : (1)
coef_ext.vda  : (2)