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Brew with the Crew: Representation & Impact of Hydrological Conditions on Power System Planning & Operation
Join us for the upcoming technical talk —attend in person at Stockman’s Restaurant or virtually via Microsoft Teams
Title:
Hydropower Representation in Bulk Power System Models: Current Practice and Implications on Planning and Operation.
Abstract:
As inverter-based resources grow and synchronous generators retire, the grid loses not only inertia but also essential ancillary services. Hydropower can help fill this gap, but accurate planning requires utilities to understand and model its capabilities. Currently, gaps exist in how hydropower plants are represented—many units lack modeled frequency response or omit governor data, and hydrological constraints are often excluded. This talk highlights efforts to address two key gaps: (a) incorporating hydrological data, and (b) accurately modeling response capabilities in steady-state and dynamic simulations. The impact of these improvements on system planning and reliability will be discussed, with contributions from PNNL and V&R Energy.
Speaker: Soumyadeep Nag
Soumyadeep is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Idaho National Laboratory, affiliated with the Grid Integration and Controls Research group. His research focuses on problems involving the control, operation and planning of power systems, while considering the impact of variable and non-dispatchable generation on the power system. He is actively involved in multiple collaborative projects funded by the Department of Energy's Waterpower Technologies Office and has also worked previously with the DOE's Solar Energy Technologies Office.
Soumyadeep earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Baylor University, Texas, under the mentorship of Dr. Kwang Lee, with a focus on enhancing power system resilience through advanced pumped storage hydropower. He serves the Eastern Idaho IEEE PES Chapter and is also a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society.
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- 1175 Pier View Dr
- Idaho Falls, Idaho
- United States 83402
- Starts 21 June 2025 06:00 AM UTC
- Ends 17 July 2025 06:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Visit the IEEE Eastern Idaho section website for additional information.