500 MW EGS Case Study Update (Fervo_Project_Cape-7) [v3.18.4]

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 # Complexity
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 docs/reference/geophires-request.json
 docs/reference/parameters.rst
-docs/Fervo_Project_Cape-5.md
+docs/Fervo_Project_Cape-7.md
 docs/Fervo_Project_Red.md
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README.rst

@@ -58,9 +58,9 @@ Free software: `MIT license <LICENSE>`__
     :alt: Supported implementations
     :target: https://pypi.org/project/geophires-x
 
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-    :target: https://github.com/softwareengineerprogrammer/GEOPHIRES-X/compare/v3.18.3...main
+    :target: https://github.com/softwareengineerprogrammer/GEOPHIRES-X/compare/v3.18.4...main
 
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     :target: https://softwareengineerprogrammer.github.io/GEOPHIRES
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      - Input file
      - Case report file
      - Link
-   * - Case Study: 500 MW EGS Modeled on Fervo Cape Station (2026 Update) (`documentation <https://softwareengineerprogrammer.github.io/GEOPHIRES/Fervo_Project_Cape-5.html>`__)
+   * - Case Study: 500 MW EGS Modeled on Fervo Cape Station (February 2026 Update) (`documentation <https://softwareengineerprogrammer.github.io/GEOPHIRES/Fervo_Project_Cape-5.html>`__)
      - `Fervo_Project_Cape-5.txt <tests/examples/Fervo_Project_Cape-5.txt>`__
      - `.out <tests/examples/Fervo_Project_Cape-5.out>`__
      - `link <https://gtp.scientificwebservices.com/geophires?geophires-example-id=Fervo_Project_Cape-5>`__
-   * - 100 MW EGS Modeled on Fervo Cape Station
+   * - 100 MW EGS Modeled on Fervo Cape Station (February 2026 Update)
      - `Fervo_Project_Cape-6.txt <tests/examples/Fervo_Project_Cape-6.txt>`__
      - `.out <tests/examples/Fervo_Project_Cape-6.out>`__
      - `link <https://gtp.scientificwebservices.com/geophires?geophires-example-id=Fervo_Project_Cape-6>`__
+   * - [Preview] Case Study: 500 MW EGS Modeled on Fervo Cape Station (October 2026 Update) (`documentation <https://softwareengineerprogrammer.github.io/GEOPHIRES/Fervo_Project_Cape-7.html>`__)
+     - `Fervo_Project_Cape-7.txt <tests/examples/Fervo_Project_Cape-7.txt>`__
+     - `.out <tests/examples/Fervo_Project_Cape-7.out>`__
+     - `link <https://gtp.scientificwebservices.com/geophires?geophires-example-id=Fervo_Project_Cape-7>`__
    * -  
      -  
      -  

docs/Fervo_Project_Cape-4.md

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 .. raw:: html
 
-    <p style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">⚠️️ This is a deprecated version of the case study. <a href="Fervo_Project_Cape-5.html">Click here</a> to view an updated version (<tt>Fervo_Project_Cape-5</tt>).</p>
+    <p style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">⚠️️ This is a deprecated version of the case study. <a href="Fervo_Project_Cape-7.html">Click here</a> to view an updated version (<tt>Fervo_Project_Cape-7</tt>).</p>
 
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docs/Fervo_Project_Red.md.jinja

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     </div>
 
 Note that these parameters represent a simplified, homogenized analytical equivalent of a highly complex, heterogeneous subsurface fracture network.
-Further relevant detailed discussion can be found in the [Cape Station case study methodology section](Fervo_Project_Cape-5.html#calibration-with-fervo-implemented-field-design).
+Further relevant detailed discussion can be found in the [Cape Station case study methodology section](Fervo_Project_Cape-7.html#calibration-with-fervo-implemented-field-design).
 See also the [effective number of fractures sensitivity analysis below](#sensitivity-analysis-effective-number-of-fractures-section).
 
 ## Results
@@ -181,7 +181,8 @@ Both models demonstrate high predictive fidelity, tracking steady-state flowing
 ### Long-Term Forecast ({{ long_term_forecast_years }}-Year Horizon)
 
 To evaluate the model's predictive behavior over a longer timeframe, the GEOPHIRES simulation was extended to an {{ long_term_forecast_years }}-year horizon.
-This timeframe aligns with the redrilling interval modeled in the [Cape Station case study](Fervo_Project_Cape-5.html)
+This timeframe aligns with the redrilling interval modeled in the
+[February 2026 Update of the Cape Station case study](Fervo_Project_Cape-5.html)
 and provides a plausible view of the anticipated thermal decline before major wellfield intervention would be required.
 
 ![](_images/fervo_project_red-2026_production-temperature-data-vs-modeling-long-term.png)
@@ -289,7 +290,7 @@ The economic inputs utilized in this run are largely generalized default assumpt
 the literature. However, this parameter is provided primarily for continuity and has not been rigorously calibrated
 for a full financial assessment here.
 Users seeking a comprehensive, purpose-built template for EGS techno-economic analysis are strongly encouraged to
-utilize the [500 MW EGS Cape Station Case Study](Fervo_Project_Cape-5.html#economic-parameters) instead, which
+utilize the [500 MW EGS Cape Station Case Study](Fervo_Project_Cape-7.html#economic-parameters) instead, which
 features a fully developed SAM Economic Model financial pro-forma.
 
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docs/GEOPHIRES-Examples.md

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 ## Case Study: 500 MW EGS Project Modeled on Fervo Cape Station
 
-See documentation: [Case Study: 500 MWe EGS Project Modeled on Fervo Cape Station](Fervo_Project_Cape-5.html).
+See documentation: [Case Study: 500 MWe EGS Project Modeled on Fervo Cape Station](Fervo_Project_Cape-7.html).
 
 ## Fervo Project Red: Evaluating the Gringarten Model against Empirical EGS Data
 

docs/SAM-Economic-Models.md

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 | `Fraction of Investment in Bonds`                                                                                                               | Financial Parameters → Project Term Debt               | `Debt percent`                                                                                               | `Singleowner`                     | `debt_percent`                                               | .. N/A                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
 | `Inflated Bond Interest Rate`                                                                                                                   | Financial Parameters → Project Term Debt               | `Annual interest rate`                                                                                       | `Singleowner`                     | `term_int_rate`                                              | .. N/A                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
 | `Debt Tenor` | Financial Parameters → Project Term Debt | `Tenor` | `Singleowner` | `term_tenor` | Defaults to `Plant Lifetime` if not provided. May not exceed `Plant Lifetime`. Counted from the Commercial Operation Date (COD; Year 1); construction years are not counted. Debt drawn during construction is effectively refinanced as term debt at COD; see [Construction Debt at COD](SAM-EM_Multiple-Construction-Years.html#construction-debt-at-cod). |
+| `Depreciation Schedule` | Financial Parameters → Depreciation | `Allocations`: 100% to `20-yr Straight Line` (default) or `5-yr MACRS` | `Singleowner` | `depr_alloc_sl_20_percent`, `depr_alloc_macrs_5_percent` | The entire depreciable basis is allocated to one class. 5-year MACRS is the statutory class for facilities that claim the technology-neutral clean electricity credits (IRC sections 48E and 45Y). SAM counts the resulting early-year tax losses as tax benefits in the years they occur, which assumes the owner can use them (for example, against other taxable income or through a tax equity partner). |
 | `Starting Electricity Sale Price`, `Ending Electricity Sale Price`, `Electricity Escalation Rate Per Year`, `Electricity Escalation Start Year` | Revenue                                                | `PPA price`                                                                                                  | `Singleowner`                     | `ppa_price_input`                                            | GEOPHIRES's pricing model is used to create a PPA price schedule that is passed to SAM.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
 | `Total AddOn Profit Gained`                                                                                                                     | Revenue → Capacity Payments                            | `Fixed amount`, `Capacity payment amount`                                                                    | `Singleowner`                     | `cp_capacity_payment_type = 1`, `cp_capacity_payment_amount` |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
 | `Starting Carbon Credit Value`, `Ending Carbon Credit Value`, `Carbon Escalation Rate Per Year`, `Carbon Escalation Start Year`                 | Revenue → Capacity Payments                            | `Fixed amount`, `Capacity payment amount`                                                                    | `Singleowner`                     | `cp_capacity_payment_type = 1`, `cp_capacity_payment_amount` |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
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 ## Examples
 
-1. [Case Study: 500 MWe EGS Project Modeled on Fervo Cape Station](https://gtp.scientificwebservices.com/geophires/?geophires-example-id=Fervo_Project_Cape-5) | [Case Study Documentation](Fervo_Project_Cape-5.html)
+1. [Case Study: 500 MWe EGS Project Modeled on Fervo Cape Station](https://gtp.scientificwebservices.com/geophires/?geophires-example-id=Fervo_Project_Cape-7) | [Case Study Documentation](Fervo_Project_Cape-7.html)
 1. [SAM Single Owner PPA: 50 MWe](https://gtp.scientificwebservices.com/geophires/?geophires-example-id=example_SAM-single-owner-PPA)
 1. [50 MWe with Add-ons](https://gtp.scientificwebservices.com/geophires/?geophires-example-id=example_SAM-single-owner-PPA-3)
 1. [50 MWe with Royalties](https://gtp.scientificwebservices.com/geophires/?geophires-example-id=example_SAM-single-owner-PPA-4)