Power Systems Design and Studies

NREL develops tools, algorithms, and methods to simulate, design, and plan the power system at all scales under changing conditions. 

NREL conducts market design and performance evaluations and planning, operations, and protection studies. To accommodate the increasing complexity of the grid, NREL leverages the laboratory's high-performance computing capabilities.

Capabilities

Flagship Grid Studies

National Transmission Planning Study

Identifying transmission options to improve reliability and affordability as the grid evolves

Extreme Weather Events Analysis

Assessing the operation of future power systems during extreme weather events

North American Renewable Integration Study

Analyzing pathways to modernize the North American power system

Western Wind and Solar Integration Study

Understanding the implications of integrating more wind and solar energy in the Western Interconnection

Eastern Renewable Generation Integration Study

Analyzing potential future scenarios and associated operational impacts in the Eastern Interconnection

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