Understanding the Scale of the Power GridAnna M. LaRueNoelle C. ColePeter W. Turnbull
power gridComplex networks theory has been well established as a useful framework for studying and analysing structure, dynamics and evolution of many complex systems. Infrastructural and man-made systems like power grids, gas and water networks and the internet, have been also included in this ...
The researchers also sought to characterize real systems. They gathered information from the German high-voltage power grid and its extension plan, called the Netzentwicklungsplan (NEP)2. The researchers found that under the highest wind power injection scenarios, two particular grid extensions already...
Understanding the "Grid" The term grid itself is a bit confusing in that it typically conjures an image of a linear pattern, like the streets of Manhattan or a page of graphing paper. In fact, when people talk about the power grid, what they are actually referring to is a network. ...
The report provides an overview of what the Smart Grid is and what is being done to define and implement it. The electric industry is preparing to undergo a transition from a centralized, producer-controlled network to a decentralized, user-interactive one. Not only will the technology involved...
The ongoing energy transition requires power grid extensions to connect renewable generators to consumers and to transfer power among distant areas. The process of grid extension requires a large investment of resources and is supposed to make grid operation more robust. Yet, counter-intuitively, incre...
Most power grids have sufficient spare capacity to withstand the Braess paradox. When building new lines and during operation, grid operators examine all possible scenarios. However, when decisions have to be made at short notice, for example to shut down lines or shift power plant output, there...
Information Understanding and Interoperability for the Modern Power Grid Ray Piasecki Balance Energy San Diego, CA ray.piasecki@baesystems.com Keywords: microgrid, information, interoperability, integration, architecture , smart grid, GWAC, CIM Abstract The IT infrastructure of the modern power grid ...
As a power grid is made up of several thousands or even millions of components (relays, breakers, transformers, etc.), it is quite plausible that a few of these components do not perform their function as desired. Their failure/misbehavior puts additional burden on the working components ...
PV systems can have a significant impact on the grid. This presentation will discuss some of the limitations of the electric grid to handle large solar and high penetration small solar. It will discuss things that a developer can expect to see from an electric utility as their project is stud...