Grizzly

is a current development branch of GridLAB-D and is expected to lead to the release of in December 2011. The current plans include the following new capabilities:

Analysis objectives

 * Development of microgrid capabilities within GridLAB-D, including the ability to simulate multiple voltage sources, distributed generators, and various other aspects unique to microgrids.
 * Development of CHP models incorporated into GridLAB-D so that waste heat can be used to offset the heating requirements within building models, reducing overall energy and fuel consumption.
 * Development of a microgrid model based on an actual operational system to be determined during the project time interval.
 * Analysis of the developed microgrid model, including the effects on energy efficiency, fuel usage, carbon emissions, and various other metrics.
 * Analysis of the benefits of dual-objective control on the developed microgrid model versus single-objective controls. This will include analysis of benefit metrics such as peak load reduction, carbon emissions, and energy consumption.
 * Analysis of the benefits of CHP on the developed microgrid model, including quantification of decreased carbon emissions and fuel consumption.

Capabilities

 * Microgrids
 * Multi-objective controls

Key improvements

 * Subsecond modeling

History

 * Branch from Nov 2011 at /2797