The ARPA-E Grid Optimization Competition

Explore the intricacies of the ARPA-E Grid Optimization Competition in this informative seminar presented by Andreas Wächter, Professor of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences at Northwestern University. Delve into the challenges faced by academic and industry teams as they develop specialized algorithms for solving large-scale Security-Constrained Optimal Power Flow (SCOPF) problems. Gain insights into the competition organized by the US Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) and its implications for grid optimization. Moderated by Dr. Salar Fattahi, Assistant Professor of Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan, this hour-long presentation offers a comprehensive look at cutting-edge developments in power grid optimization techniques.