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Real-Time Optimization and Control of Next-Generation Distribution Infrastructure

Bernstein, Andrey·Lundstrom, Blake·Salehi, Vahid·Elinzondo, Jorge·Bilby, Chris
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This presentation highlights the key developments of the ARAP-e NODES project, including the innovative real-time optimal power flow (RT-OPF) algorithm for distributed energy resource (DER) management, trip planning for T+D coordination, and extensive validation of the RT-OPF algorithm in NREL ESIF laboratory with 100+ physical hardware devices, controller-hardware-in-the-loop test at Southern California Edison (SCE), and two field demonstrations.

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Bernstein, Andrey, Lundstrom, Blake, Salehi, Vahid, Elinzondo, Jorge, Bilby, Chris. 2021-03-26. Real-Time Optimization and Control of Next-Generation Distribution Infrastructure. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1774863

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