Projects

The Grid Modernization Laboratory Consortium projects represent a comprehensive portfolio of critical research and development in advanced storage systems, clean energy integration, standards and test procedures, and a number of other key grid modernization areas. This effort recognizes regional differences and will strengthen regional approaches while defining a diverse and balanced national strategy through the following foundational efforts:

  • Core Activities—These projects (1.1-1.2.5) provide the fundamental knowledge, metrics, and tools needed to support all the Cross-Cut R&D and regional partnerships.
  • Pioneer Regional Partnerships—These partnerships (1.3.01-1.3.99) involve technical assistance to states, utilities, or other stakeholders that are facing key emerging grid modernization challenges.
  • Crosscutting R&D—These integrated projects (1.4.01-1.4.29) will further advance grid modernization by coupling multiple hardware, software, and institutional solutions into integrated and modernized grids at a scale and a pace necessary to meet national goals.

In addition to these 29 foundational projects, the portfolio includes 59 projects specific to key areas of impact and interest. These include: grid modeling (GM), solar (Sl), and wind (Wgrid).

A complete listing of GMLC projects appears below.

Current

Institutional Support

Foundational Metrics Analysis
Project Lead:
Michael Kintner-Meyer
Funding ($M):
4.75 M
Topic ID:
1.1
Grid Services and Technologies Valuation Framework
Project Lead:
Lawrence C. Markel
Funding ($M):
3.00 M
Topic ID:
1.2.4
Technical Support to the New York State Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) Initiative
Project Lead:
Patrick Looney
Funding ($M):
1.04 M
Topic ID:
1.3.22
Distribution System Decision Support Tools
Project Lead:
Michael Ingram
Funding ($M):
2.50 M
Topic ID:
1.4.25
Future Electricity Utility Regulation
Project Lead:
Peter Cappers
Funding ($M):
3.08 M
Topic ID:
1.4.29

System Operations, Power Flow, and Control

Grid Architecture
Project Lead:
Jeff Taft
Funding ($M):
3.00 M
Topic ID:
1.2.1
Southeast Regional Consortium
Project Lead:
Joe Cordaro
Funding ($M):
1.00 M
Topic ID:
1.3.01
Vermont Regional Partnership Enabling the Use of DER
Project Lead:
Robert Broderick
Funding ($M):
1.00 M
Topic ID:
1.3.10
Control Theory
Project Lead:
Scott Backhaus
Funding ($M):
6.47 M
Topic ID:
1.4.10
Multi-Scale Integration of Control Systems (EMS/DMS/BMS)
Project Lead:
Liang Min
Funding ($M):
3.50 M
Topic ID:
1.4.11
Smart Reconfiguration of Idaho Falls Power Distribution Network
Project Lead:
Rob Hovsapian
Funding ($M):
1.00 M
Topic ID:
1.3.09
Clean Energy and Transactive Campus
Project Lead:
Srinivas Katipamula
Funding ($M):
4.50 M
Topic ID:
1.3.99

Devices and Integrated Systems Testing

Interoperability
Project Lead:
Steve Widergren
Funding ($M):
3.00 M
Topic ID:
1.2.2
Grid Modernization Laboratory Consortium Testing Network
Project Lead:
Matt Lave
Funding ($M):
3.00 M
Topic ID:
1.2.3
Grid Frequency Support from Distributed Inverter-Based Resources in Hawaii
Project Lead:
Andy Hoke
Funding ($M):
1.17 M
Topic ID:
1.3.29

Sensing and Measurements

Grid Sensing and Measurement Strategy
Project Lead:
Funding ($M):
3.00 M
Topic ID:
1.2.5

Security and Resilience

Industrial Microgrid Analysis and Design for Energy Security and Resiliency
Project Lead:
Ben Ollis
Funding ($M):
1.00 M
Topic ID:
1.3.04
Grid Analysis and Design for Energy and Infrastructure Resiliency for New Orleans
Project Lead:
Robert Jeffers
Funding ($M):
1.00 M
Topic ID:
1.3.11
Threat Detection and Response with Data Analytics
Project Lead:
Jovana Helms
Funding ($M):
3.00 M
Topic ID:
1.4.23

Design and Planning Tools

DER Siting and Optimization Tool for California
Project Lead:
John Grosh
Funding ($M):
1.30 M
Topic ID:
1.3.05
Development of Integrated Transmission, Distribution, and Communication Models
Project Lead:
Henry Huang
Funding ($M):
4.00 M
Topic ID:
1.4.15
Alaska Microgrid Partnership
Project Lead:
Ian Baring-Gould
Funding ($M):
1.18 M
Topic ID:
1.3.21
Extreme Event Modeling
Project Lead:
Russell Bent
Funding ($M):
3.00 M
Topic ID:
1.4.17
Computational Science for Grid Management
Project Lead:
Mihai Anitescu
Funding ($M):
1.18 M
Topic ID:
1.4.18
Midwest Interconnection Seams Study
Project Lead:
Aaron Bloom
Funding ($M):
1.20 M
Topic ID:
1.3.33
Development and Deployment of Multi-Scale Production Cost Models
Project Lead:
Aaron Bloom
Funding ($M):
2.34 M
Topic ID:
1.4.26

Devices and Integrated Systems Testing

Standards and Test Procedures for Interconnection and Interoperability
Project Lead:
David Narang
Funding ($M):
3.60 M
Topic ID:
1.4.01
Definitions Standards and Test Procedures for Grid Services
Project Lead:
Rob Pratt
Funding ($M):
6.50 M
Topic ID:
1.4.02
Energy Storage Demonstrations - Validation and Operational Optimization
Project Lead:
Daniel Borneo
Funding ($M):
0.85 M
Topic ID:
GM0008
Improving Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Lifetime through Product Selection and Dynamic Load Control
Project Lead:
Jianming Lian,PI
Funding ($M):
4.99 M
Topic ID:
GM0060
Collaborative Demo for Secondary Use and Use Case Validation
Project Lead:
Michael Starke
Funding ($M):
0.70 M
Topic ID:
GM0130
High Voltage Testing and Modeling of Transformer, Line Interface Devices, and System Components Under Electromagnetic Pulse, Geomagnetic Disturbance, and Other Abnormal Transients
Project Lead:
Alfonso Tarditi
Funding ($M):
2.20 M
Topic ID:
GM0222
Advanced Distribution Management System Testbed Development
Project Lead:
Murali Baggu
Funding ($M):
2.81 M
Topic ID:
GM0237
Universal Hybrid Inverter Driver Interface for VOLTTRON Enabled DER Power Electronics Applications
Project Lead:
Madhu Chinthavali
Funding ($M):
1.40 M
Topic ID:
GM0204
Stabilizing the Power System in 2035 and Beyond Evolving from Grid Following to Grid Forming Distributed Inverter Controllers
Project Lead:
Brian Johnson
Funding ($M):
2.25 M
Topic ID:
SI-1583
Additively Manufactured PV Inverter
Project Lead:
Sudipta Chakraborty
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
SI-1689
Accelerating Systems Integration Codes and Standards
Project Lead:
Dave Narang
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
SI-1695
Combined PV Battery Grid Integration with High Frequency Magnetics Enabled Power Electronics
Project Lead:
Paul Ohodnicki
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
SI-1699
Power System Reliable Integration Support to Achieve Large Amounts of Wind Power (PRISALA)
Project Lead:
Dave Corbus
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
WGRID-05
Understanding the Role of Short-term Energy Storage and Large Motor Loads for Active Power Controls by Wind Power
Project Lead:
Vahan Gevorgian
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
WGRID-49
Increasing Distribution Resiliency using Flexible DER and Microgrid Assets Enabled by OpenFMB (Decentralized FLISR)
Project Lead:
Kevin Schneider
Funding ($M):
6.00 M
Topic ID:
1.5.03
Integration of Responsive Residential Loads into Distribution Management Systems
Project Lead:
Teja Kuruganti
Funding ($M):
6.00 M
Topic ID:
1.5.04

Sensing and Measurements

Advanced Sensor Development
Project Lead:
Yilu Liu
Funding ($M):
2.41 M
Topic ID:
1.4.04
Integrated Multi Scale Data Analytics and Machine Learning for the Grid
Project Lead:
Emma Stewart
Funding ($M):
3.73 M
Topic ID:
1.4.09
Advanced Machine Learning for Synchrophasor Technology
Project Lead:
Michael Chertkov
Funding ($M):
2.79 M
Topic ID:
GM0077
HVDC and Load Modulation for Improved Dynamic Response using Phasor Measurements
Project Lead:
Jianming Lian
Funding ($M):
0.70 M
Topic ID:
GM0073
Suite of Open-Source Applications and Models for Advanced Synchrophasor Analysis
Project Lead:
Pavel Etingov
Funding ($M):
0.66 M
Topic ID:
GM0072
Opportunistic Hybrid Communications Systems for Distributed PV Coordination
Project Lead:
Bri‐Mathias Hodge
Funding ($M):
2.34 M
Topic ID:
SI-1586
Solar Resource Calibration Measurement and Dissemination
Project Lead:
Manajit Sengupta
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
SI-1728
Frequency Response Assessment and Improvement of Three Major North American Interconnections due to High Penetrations of Photovoltaic Generation
Project Lead:
Yilu Liu
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
SI-1758
WindView An Open Platform for Wind Energy Forecast Visualization
Project Lead:
Shrirang Abhyankar
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
WGRID-59
Discovery through Situational Awareness (DTSA)
Project Lead:
Brett Amidan
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
GM0070

Design and Planning Tools

LPNORM: Optimal Resiliency Model
Project Lead:
Russell Bent
Funding ($M):
1.84 M
Topic ID:
GM0057
Open-Source High-Fidelity Aggregate Composite Load Models of Emerging Load Behaviors for Large-Scale Analysis
Project Lead:
Pavel Etingov
Funding ($M):
1.60 M
Topic ID:
GM0064
Models and Methods for Assessing the Value of HVDC and MVDC Technologies in Modern Power Grids
Project Lead:
Yuri Makarov
Funding ($M):
0.80 M
Topic ID:
GM0074
Measurement-Based Hierarchical Framework for Time-Varying Stochastic Load Modeling
Project Lead:
Jianhui Wang
Funding ($M):
2.70 M
Topic ID:
GM0094
Protection and Dynamic Modeling, Simulation, Analysis, and Visualization of Cascading Failures
Project Lead:
Shrirang Abhyankar
Funding ($M):
0.30 M
Topic ID:
GM0111
Integrated Systems Modeling of the Interactions between Stationary Hydrogen Vehicle and Grid Resources
Project Lead:
Samveg Saxena
Funding ($M):
1.60 M
Topic ID:
GM0229
Rapid QSTS Simulations for High-Resolution Comprehensive Assessment of Distributed PV Impacts
Project Lead:
Robert Broderick
Funding ($M):
4.06 M
Topic ID:
SI-1545
CyDER_A Cyber Physical Co-simulation Platform for Distributed Energy Resources in Smart Grids
Project Lead:
Emma Stewart
Funding ($M):
4.00 M
Topic ID:
SI-1625
Assessing the Value of Concentrating Solar Power in a Sunshot Future
Project Lead:
Paul Denholm
Funding ($M):
1.75 M
Topic ID:
SI-1631
System Advisor Model
Project Lead:
Aron Dobos
Funding ($M):
1.85 M
Topic ID:
SI-1639
Visualization and Analytics of Distribution Systems with Deep Penetration of Distributed Energy Resources (VADER)
Project Lead:
Sila Kiliccote
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
SI-1756
North American Renewable Integration Study (NARIS)
Project Lead:
Gregory Brinkman
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
WGRID-38

System Operations, Power Flow, and Control

Vehicle to Building Integration Pathway
Project Lead:
Rick Pratt
Funding ($M):
3.40 M
Topic ID:
GM0062
Emergency Monitoring and Controls Through New Technologies and Analytics
Project Lead:
Michael Chertkov
Funding ($M):
2.74 M
Topic ID:
GM0076
Systems Research Supporting Standards and Interoperability
Project Lead:
Don Scoffield
Funding ($M):
3.48 M
Topic ID:
GM0085
Modeling and Control Software Tools to Support V2G Integration
Project Lead:
Samveg Saxena
Funding ($M):
2.86 M
Topic ID:
GM0086
Unified Control of Connected Loads to Provide Grid Services, Novel Energy Management, and Improved Energy Efficiency
Project Lead:
Teja Kuruganti
Funding ($M):
2.90 M
Topic ID:
GM0091
VOLTTRON Controller for Integrated Energy Systems to Enable Economic Dispatch Improve Energy Efficiency and Grid Reliability
Project Lead:
Srinivas Katipamula
Funding ($M):
2.85 M
Topic ID:
GM0140
VOLTTRON Message Bus Protocol Adapter
Project Lead:
Sila Kiliccote
Funding ($M):
1.28 M
Topic ID:
GM0172
Community Control of Distributed Resources for Wide Area Reserve Provision
Project Lead:
Duncan Callaway
Funding ($M):
3.25 M
Topic ID:
GM0187
Optimal Stationary Fuel Cell Integration and Control (DG-BEAT)
Project Lead:
Genevieve Saur
Funding ($M):
1.55 M
Topic ID:
GM0252
Operational and Strategic Implementation of Dynamic Line Rating for Optimized Wind Energy Generation Integration
Project Lead:
Jake Gentle
Funding ($M):
2.35 M
Topic ID:
GM0253
Dynamic Building Load Control to Facilitate High Penetration of Solar PV Generation
Project Lead:
Teja Kuruganti
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
SI-1673
Enabling High Penetration of Distributed Photovoltaics through the Optimization of Sub-Transmission Voltage Regulation
Project Lead:
Nader Samaan
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
SI-1714
Providing Ramping Service with Wind to Enhance Power System Operational Flexibility
Project Lead:
Bri‐Mathias Hodge
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
WGRID-04
Virtual Battery-based Characterization and Control of Flexible Building Loads Using VOLTTRON
Project Lead:
Karan Kalsi
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
GM0061
Development of an Open-Source Platform for Advanced Distribution Management Systems
Project Lead:
Ron Melton
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
GM0063
Resilient Alaskan Distribution System Improvements using Automation, Network Analysis, Control, and Energy Storage (RADIANCE)
Project Lead:
Rob Hovsapian
Funding ($M):
6.20 M
Topic ID:
1.5.02
CleanStart-DERMS
Project Lead:
Emma Stewart
Funding ($M):
5.00 M
Topic ID:
1.5.05

Security and Resilience

Cybersecurity for Renewables, Distributed Energy Resources, and Smart Inverters
Project Lead:
Junjian Qi
Funding ($M):
1.80 M
Topic ID:
GM0100
Improved Forecasts of Electric Outages from Tropical Cyclones
Project Lead:
Steve Folga
Funding ($M):
0.80 M
Topic ID:
GM0119
A Closed-Loop Distribution System Restoration Tool for Natural Disaster Recovery
Project Lead:
Chen Chen
Funding ($M):
1.65 M
Topic ID:
GM0131
Diagnostic Security Modules for Electric Vehicle to Building Integration
Project Lead:
Kenneth Rohde
Funding ($M):
1.65 M
Topic ID:
GM0163
Recommendations for the Population Location and Operation of a Strategic Transformer Reserve
Project Lead:
Joe Gracia
Funding ($M):
0.58 M
Topic ID:
GM0180
Web Tool for Improved Electric Outage Forecasting for Response to Tropical Cyclone Events
Project Lead:
Steve Linger
Funding ($M):
0.60 M
Topic ID:
GM0217
Secure, Scalable, Stable Control and Communications for Distributed PV
Project Lead:
Raymond Byrne
Funding ($M):
2.70 M
Topic ID:
SI-1541
MultiSpeak - Secure Protocol Enterprise Access Kit (MS-SPEAK)
Project Lead:
William Hutton III
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
GM0068
Grid Resilience and Intelligence Platform (GRIP)
Project Lead:
Mayank Malik
Funding ($M):
6.00 M
Topic ID:
1.5.01
A ToolSuite for Increasing Performance and Reliability of Combined Transmission-Distribution under High Solar Penetration
Project Lead:
Shrirang Abhyankar
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
SI-1748

Institutional Support

Market and Reliability Opportunities for Wind on the Bulk Power System
Project Lead:
Aaron Bloom
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
WGRID-35
SC-Secured Resilient Distribution Systems
Project Lead:
Robert Jeffers
Funding ($M):
1.50 M
Topic ID:
1.5.06
Laboratory Value Analysis Team
Project Lead:
Michael Kintner-Meyer
Funding ($M):
1.50 M
Topic ID:
1.5.07
New
Water Risk for the Bulk Power System: Asset to Grid Impacts
Project Lead:
Jordan Macknick
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
6.4.1
Foundational Assistance to ISO/RTOs under Electricity Market Transformation
Project Lead:
Todd Levin
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
4.2.1
Multi-Port Modular Medium-Voltage (M3) Transactive Power Electronics Energy Hub
Project Lead:
Madhu Chinthavali
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
2.4.2
Grid Services, Energy Services Interfaces & Grid Connected Devices
Project Lead:
Peter Schwartz
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
2.5.2
GridSweeper: Frequency Response of Bulk Low-Inertia Grids
Project Lead:
Sascha von Meier
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
3.4.2
Incipient Failure Identification for Common Grid Asset Classes
Project Lead:
Brenda Ng
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
3.3.3
Validation, Restoration and Black Start Testing of Sensing, Controls and DER Technologies at Plum Island
Project Lead:
Emma Stewart
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
2.3.1
State Technical Assistance to PUCs
Project Lead:
Peter Cappers
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
4.2.2
Vulnerability of Power Generation Critical Systems Against Electromagnetic Threats
Project Lead:
Alfonso G. Tarditi
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
6.3.2
Citadels
Project Lead:
Kevin Schneider
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
2.2.1
Clusters of Flexible PV-Wind-Storage Hybrid Generation (FlexPower)
Project Lead:
Vahan Gevorgian
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
6.1.1
Deep Learning Malware
Project Lead:
Rita Foster
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
5.3.2
Digital Twin Reinforcement Learning
Project Lead:
Jovana Helms
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
5.2.2
Byzantine Security: Multi-layered Intrusion Tolerant BFT (M-BFT) Architecture for Bulk Power System Protective Relays
Project Lead:
Paul Skare
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
5.1.4
Firmware Command and Control
Project Lead:
Rita Foster
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
5.1.1
Future Electric Utility Regulation
Project Lead:
Andy Satchwell
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
4.2.3
Integrated Distribution System Planning: Education, Training and Assistance
Project Lead:
Lisa Schwartz
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
4.2.4
HELICS+: From a Facilitator to a Hub
Project Lead:
Henry Huang
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
1.3.2
Development and Calculation of Performance-Based Resilience Metrics for Defense Critical Infrastructure
Project Lead:
Robert Jeffers
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
1.1.3
Federated Architecture for Secure and Transactive Distributed Energy Resource Management Solutions (FAST-DERMS)
Project Lead:
Murali Baggu
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
2.1.1
Technical Assistance: Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings
Project Lead:
Natalie Mims Frick
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
4.2.5
Blockchain for Optimized Security and Energy Management (BLOSEM)
Project Lead:
Sydni Credle
Funding ($M):
Topic ID:
5.2.3