GLOW: An Open-Source Distribution Planning Tool Based on GridLAB-D

Objectives:

Promote the user interface based on GridLAB-D GLOW and collect a first impression of the capabilities, functionalities, and suggestions that will enhance the overall performance and applicability of the tool for diverse electrical distribution grid analysis. Ask for collaboration in the design, development, and implementation of the tool.

Abstract:

The adoption of the smart grid and DERs have grown significantly in the last decade. This leads to impacts on the grid that need to be analyzed. One of the most advanced tools for impact studies is GridLAB-D. However, a command-line interface is a common method to use GridLAB-D thus it is prevalent only among experienced users.

This talk will provide background policies, requirements, and use cases related to DERs integration. We will present the current development of GridLAB-D Open Workspace (GLOW) which is an open-source distribution planning platform based on GridLAB-D. With the addition of a graphical user interface, GLOW provides a user-friendly environment for a stakeholder involved in the deployment of DERs. We will demonstrate GLOW through a web-based UI on a cloud computing platform. This talk will also include the future development of GLOW for beta release in 2021.

Registration Link:

resourcecenter.ieee-pes.org/education/webinars/PES_Ed_Web_GLOW_121820.html