Projects

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The Grid Modernization Laboratory Consortium projects represent a comprehensive portfolio of critical research and development in grid design and planning tools; sensing, operations and control; security and resilience; and a number of other key grid modernization areas.

Completed: GMLC projects began in 2016 with a set of Core Activities to provide the fundamental knowledge, metrics, and tools needed to support crosscutting research and development to support grid modernization, as well as those that focused on regional grid issues and partnerships. In 2017, a new group of projects was added to the portfolio to drive greater resiliency in utility distribution systems.

New: Twenty-three new projects were added to the GMLC with a new round of funding issued in in 2019. These focus on a revised, but similar, topical areas consisting of Resilience Modeling, Energy Storage and System Flexibility, Advanced Sensors and Data Analytics, Institutional Support and Analysis, Cyber-Physical Security and Generation.

Current: Several of the original core research activities are ongoing. The cross-cutting research and development projects continue to 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, projects specific to key areas of impact such as grid modeling, solar and wind are ongoing.

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 ($M):
2.25 M
Topic ID:
SI-1583
Additively Manufactured PV Inverter
Project Lead:
Sudipta Chakraborty
Topic ID:
SI-1689
Accelerating Systems Integration Codes and Standards
Project Lead:
Dave Narang
Topic ID:
SI-1695
Combined PV Battery Grid Integration with High Frequency Magnetics Enabled Power Electronics
Project Lead:
Paul Ohodnicki
Topic ID:
SI-1699
Power System Reliable Integration Support to Achieve Large Amounts of Wind Power (PRISALA)
Project Lead:
Dave Corbus
Topic ID:
WGRID-05
Understanding the Role of Short-term Energy Storage and Large Motor Loads for Active Power Controls by Wind Power
Project Lead:
Vahan Gevorgian
Topic ID:
WGRID-49
Increasing Distribution Resiliency using Flexible DER and Microgrid Assets Enabled by OpenFMB (Decentralized FLISR)
Project Lead:
Kevin Schneider
Funding ($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
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
Topic ID:
SI-1758
WindView An Open Platform for Wind Energy Forecast Visualization
Project Lead:
Shrirang Abhyankar
Topic ID:
WGRID-59
Discovery through Situational Awareness (DTSA)
Project Lead:
Brett Amidan
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
Topic ID:
SI-1756
North American Renewable Integration Study (NARIS)
Project Lead:
Gregory Brinkman
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
Topic ID:
SI-1673
Enabling High Penetration of Distributed Photovoltaics through the Optimization of Sub-Transmission Voltage Regulation
Project Lead:
Nader Samaan
Topic ID:
SI-1714
Providing Ramping Service with Wind to Enhance Power System Operational Flexibility
Project Lead:
Bri‐Mathias Hodge
Topic ID:
WGRID-04
Virtual Battery-based Characterization and Control of Flexible Building Loads Using VOLTTRON
Project Lead:
Karan Kalsi
Topic ID:
GM0061
Development of an Open-Source Platform for Advanced Distribution Management Systems
Project Lead:
Ron Melton
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 ($M):
2.70 M
Topic ID:
SI-1541
MultiSpeak - Secure Protocol Enterprise Access Kit (MS-SPEAK)
Project Lead:
William Hutton III
Topic ID:
GM0068
Grid Resilience and Intelligence Platform (GRIP)
Project Lead:
Alyona Ivanova Teyber
Funding ($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
Topic ID:
SI-1748

Institutional Support

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