Research Updates
Includes recent research highlights, a task force calendar for the year, and links to current year’s research projects
Recent Highlights
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Enabling Consistent Grid Models for Operations and Planning Methodology for compiling model requirements and recommendations for developing a data management plan. |
Python Training for Advanced Analytics Computer-based training focused on supporting new skillsets |
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Framework for Grid Model Verification and Validation Verification and validation method detection and remediation strategies and guidance on quantifying grid data quality. |
Guidance on Measurement Data Cleaning Methods to clean, structure, process, and make measurement data easier to utilize |
For the full list of past research, click here
2024 Meeting Calendar
Task force meetings are open to funders of the operations and planning analytics research. Reach out to Lindsey Rogers if you are interested in learning how to participate.
| Date | Event | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2025 | Program 200 Webcast: 2025 Member Orientation / Pre-Advisory Discussion | |
| 02/13/2025 | Analytics Research (P200E) 2025 Taskforce Kick-Off | |
| 03/04/2025 | GMVV Demonstration and Supplemental Project Launch | |
| 03/13/2025 | Python Scripting for Cyme | |
| 04/30/2025 | Efficient and Effective Utilization of Measurement Data in Time-series Power Flow Analysis | |
| 05/22/2025 | Identification of Grid Model Phasing Issues | |
| 06/18/2025 | Grid Model Quality Required for FLISR | |
| 07/10/2025 | Analytics Research Mid-year Update | |
| 07/17/2025 | Python Scripting for Synergi | |
| 08/05/2025 | Grid Modeling Workshop | CIM Training and Grid Model Interoperability - Session 1 | |
| 08/07/2025 | Grid Modeling Workshop | CIM Training and Grid Model Interoperability - Session 2 | |
| 09/17/2025 | Lua Scripting for Milsoft | |
| 10/21/2025 | Measurement Data Workshop | Acquisition to Application - Session 1 | |
| 10/23/2025 | Measurement Data Workshop | Acquisition to Application - Session 2 | |
| 11/01/2025 | Considering Reconfiguration in Planning | |
| 12/01/2025 | Adequate Sensing for Grid Observability | |
| 12/11/2025 | Analytics Research End of Year Webcast |
2025 Planned Deliverables
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Grid Modeling Guidebook | Provide guidance on grid modeling detail and formatting required for various applications and assessments in operations and planning. |
| Grid Modeling Applications | Improved Phasing | Develop and demonstrate methods to improve the phasing of grid models. |
| Grid Modeling Workshop | CIM Training | Provide basic CIM tutorial for planners and operators covering Dx feeder modeling with the CIM, XML serialization. |
| Measurement Data for Grid Modeling Guidebook | Provide methods to clean, structure, and make measurement data easier to utilize in planning and operational studies. |
| Measurement Data for Grid Applications | Adequate Sensing for Grid Observability | Examine and provide methods/guidance to determine required sensor data to improve system observability. |
| Measurement Data Workshop | Acquisition to Application | Brings together teams responsible for data acquisition and utilization to provide better understanding of meter data, issues, and applications. |
| Hosting Capacity Guidebook | Further refine guidance on how to perform and apply hosting capacity results. |
| WADA Applications | Considering Reconfiguration in Planning | Examines wide area distribution assessment methods to account for alternative (N-1) conditions to support planning decisions. |
| WADA Workshop | Automation Through Scripting | Provide computer-based tutorial focused on conducting Python-driven power flow analytics in vendor tools to support interconnection and planning studies. |