Latest Grid Transformation
Proof-of-Concept Case Studies
Developing generic Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) models of crypto miners, datacenters, and electrolyzers to develop deeper understanding of how these facilities work and how they can impact grid stability.
Large Load Modeling
Developing changes to Security Constrained Unit Commitment (SCUC) and Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED) tools that incorporate multi-interval look ahead for energy storage resources, so that charge is available when needed most
Battery State of Charge Optimization
Developing a platform to aggregate distributed energy resource (DER) information in a single platform, pulling information from aggregators, individual DERs, and other sources and also providing analytics/situational awareness
ERCOT Distribution Awareness Platform (EDAP)
Studying if reactive power can be optimized across multiple time intervals, minimizing capacitor/tap switching while keeping voltage within bounds
Reactive Power Optimization
Demonstrating the feasibility of using phasor measurement units (PMUs) and existing Real-Time Dynamics Monitoring Systems (RTDMSs) to measure system strength and inertia
Inertia and System Strength Management
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