Grid Modernization and the Integration of Distributed Resources

Explore grid modernization and the integration of distributed energy resources in this 40-minute Stanford webinar. Delve into the challenges and opportunities of transforming energy production and distribution with Associate Professor Ram Rajagopal. Examine practical constraints, physical and cyber limitations, personal privacy concerns, and energy equity issues. Discover recent findings from Rajagopal's research group and gain insights into future industry opportunities for academic research and commercial partnerships. Learn about innovative concepts such as consumer flexibility, learning preferences, and customer-centric approaches. Investigate projects like Powernet and Google's involvement in energy initiatives. Explore spatial and temporal data asymmetry, field tests, and demonstrations. Discuss trust, demand response virtualization, and privacy in the context of grid modernization. Address questions on grid resilience, time resolution, optimization, local energy markets, and distribution operational markets. Gain valuable knowledge about the evolving energy landscape and the role of universities in shaping the future of grid technology.