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Description
What's needed?
The "payload" field could use some clarification as to what it's for.
Proposed solution
Proposed documentation example:
// Message representing one dispatch.
//
// Timezone Note: Timestamps are in UTC. It is the responsibility of each microgrid to translate UTC
// to its local timezone.
message Dispatch {
// ... [other fields] ...
// The dispatch payload
// This field is used to carry additional, user-defined data relevant to the dispatch.
//
// The payload typically contains a JSON object with settings that dictate how the dispatch should be processed.
// This provides the flexibility to include a variety of dispatch parameters without altering the API structure.
//
// The payload is expected to follow a specific format that the downstream applications consuming the dispatch API
// are responsible for understanding and processing.
//
// Example JSON payload:
// {
// "settings": {
// "power_max": 10, // Maximum power level for the dispatch (in kW)
// "soc_min": 20, // Minimum state of charge for battery storage (in %)
// "soc_max": 80 // Maximum state of charge for battery storage (in %)
// }
// }
//
// In this example, a microgrid could use this payload to set operational parameters such as the maximum power output
// of a solar PV array or the charge/discharge limits of a battery storage system. This flexibility allows the microgrid
// to dynamically adjust its behavior based on the current needs or conditions, such as optimizing battery usage or
// limiting PV output during low demand periods.
google.protobuf.Struct payload = 11;
// ... [other fields] ...
}
Use cases
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Alternatives and workarounds
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Additional context
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