Model Validation

How VerveStacks models are validated

Validation Process

Base Year Calibration

• Historical generation data from EMBER used for capacity factor validation

• Cross-dataset capacity reconciliation between GEM, IRENA, and EMBER

• Geographic coordinate validation for power plant locations

Data Quality Checks

• Coordinate bounds validation by country

• Technology mapping consistency checks

• Capacity and generation data reconciliation

• Missing data identification and gap-filling documentation

Spatial Validation

• Voronoi clustering ensures non-overlapping regions

• Geographic overlap detection for transmission connections

• Population and capacity weighting validation

Temporal Validation

• Stress period identification from hourly analysis

• Timeslice aggregation preserves annual energy totals

• Coverage analysis validation against demand patterns

Note

Detailed validation reports are generated automatically for each model.