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Least-cost Optimal Distribution Grid Expansion (LODGE) v1

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DOI:https://doi.org/10.11578/dc.20240711.4· OSTI ID:code-134364 · Code ID:134364
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  1. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
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LODGE finds the least-cost portfolio of traditional distribution system upgrades to integrate new loads and behind-the-meter DERs in combination with advanced non-wire alternative (NWA) planning solutions, such as utility-owned storage and distributed PV. Working with a set of least-cost solutions per feeder/substation allows us to benchmark and compare techno-economic performance of different traditional and NWA planning solutions. An important aspect of the LODGE model is that it includes power flow operation constraints. This means that the least-cost planning solutions delivered by LODGE are technically feasible. Available projects in LODGE portfolio include: 1) feeder reconductoring; 2) transformers upgrades; 3) non-wire alternatives, such as strategic siting and sizing of storage and distributed PV; 4) voltage regulators.
Short Name / Acronym:
LODGE v1
Project Type:
Closed Source
Site Accession Number:
2024-047
Software Type:
Scientific
Research Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Primary Award/Contract Number:
AC02-05CH11231
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-05CH11231
Code ID:
134364
OSTI ID:
code-134364
Country of Origin:
United States

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