# A modified version of the IEEE 3-area RTS '96 Test Case for time series analysis

## TL;DR

This paper presents a modified IEEE 3-area RTS '96 test case with an added area, variable wind and load profiles, and HVDC lines, to enhance time series analysis for power system studies.

## Contribution

It introduces a new version of the IEEE 3-area RTS '96 test case with additional features for more comprehensive power system analysis.

## Key findings

- Enhanced test case with four areas and HVDC lines
- Variable wind and load profiles for diverse scenarios
- Improved suitability for time series and market studies

## Abstract

This report describes a modified version of the IEEE 3-area RTS '96 Test Case for time series analysis. This test case was originally developed to investigate the impact of the introduction of losses in the market clearing, thus the main application of this system is DC Optimal Power Flow (OPF) studies. A fourth area is included in the system. In each snapshot, wind power production and load consumption are modified. This allows for different import-export situations among zones, varying the prices in each zone. Moreover, several High-Voltage Direct-Current (HVDC) lines are included in the system.