As the 20th Century analog grid converts to the 21st Century Digital Grid with DERs including multi-directional flows and no longer "top-down/central station" planning, there is a need to analyze and address study-state, as well as stability and short-short protection schemes for the new grid. Also, with the roll-out of more EVs (mobile load and/or resource), load forecasting and real time (8760 data) will be required to effectively and efficiently plan and operate the grid at all voltage levels including BTM.
New sensors and platforms will need to be developed and integrated into all of the processes, as well as new regulatory policies (local, state, Federal) to all the optimum performance including decarbonization. In addition, models will be need and developed to analyze the new complexities of the grid both for long-term planning and near-term operational planning. The incorporation of AI will have to be included to prevent Operator overload and provide adequate time to make grid adjustments during daily operations and unexpected events.
All of the above will need to be integrated into the utilities CSS and other TO/IT systems, as well as any other operating groups such as: RTOs, ISOs and DISOs. Customer and third-party participants' system will have to have compatible interfaces and logistics as to who controls and operates these systems.