An assessment of whether the current or projected resource mix is sufficient to meet capacityThe maximum amount of power an energy source can physically … and energy needs for a particular gridThe electrical grid is a vast, interconnected network compri…. The resource mix includes all resources able to provide capacity and energy to the system. Adequacy assessments are used to identify potential shortfalls in the availability of resources across different time frames; from long-term planning (5 to 20+ years) to seasonal and day-ahead assessments.