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Nodal Impacts

Demonstrating that high fidelity locational modeling matters for studying loads on the grid

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Upcoming Project: Nodal Impact Analysis Draft

I am developing a web application for analyzing the grid impacts of large electricity loads, such as highway fast-charging (HFC) stations and data centers. This builds on earlier research into the effects of HFC stations on Texas's 2033 grid, which found that localized transmission congestion significantly drives system costs. The app will generalize this analysis, allowing users to study various load types, regions, and mitigation strategies interactively.

Key Features:

  • Scenario Management: Configure load levels, locations, and mitigation strategies like storage or demand flexibility.
  • Interactive Grid Interface: Visualize transmission networks, generation units, and impacts such as congestion and nodal prices.
  • Optimization Engine: Model grid impacts using a PyPSA-based production cost model with rolling horizon dispatch.
  • Results Explorer: Explore system-wide and localized metrics, temporal patterns, and comparative scenarios.

This project aims to make advanced power system analysis accessible and user-friendly, with a particular focus on data center impacts. Further updates will follow as development progresses.