Distribution Substation Planning Toolkit (dsp-toolkit) v1.0

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Abstract

The Distribution Substation Planning Toolkit (DSP Toolkit) is a software suite designed to streamline the planning and optimization of distribution substations. This toolkit offers a comprehensive set of tools and APIs for data curation, short-term electric load forecasting, and weather-sensitive load adjustment, making it an essential resource for utility companies, engineers, and researchers. Features • Data Preprocessing and Curation: Efficiently manage and preprocess large datasets to ensure high-quality input for analysis. • Short-Term Load Forecasting: Utilize data-driven models to predict short-term electric loads accurately. • Weather-Sensitive Modeling: Automatically adjust load forecasts based on weather data to predict future peak demands more precisely. Uses The DSP Toolkit is ideal for planning and optimizing distribution substations, providing a user-friendly interface and comprehensive documentation. It is suitable for both novice and experienced users, facilitating efficient and accurate planning processes. Advantages • Efficiency: Automates complex planning tasks, reducing manual effort and minimizing errors. • Scalability: Handles large datasets and complex models, making it suitable for large-scale projects. • Community and Support: Open-source with active community contributions, ensuring continuous improvement and support. • Extensibility: Easily extendable with custom modules and plugins, allowing users to tailor the toolkit to their specific needs. The DSP Toolkit stands out by offering a robust, flexible, and user-friendly solution for distribution substation  More>>
Developers:
Li, Han [1] Hong, Tianzhen [1] Sun, Kaiyu [1] Heleno, Miguel [1] Zhang, Wanni [1] Rodriguez Garcia, Luis [1]
  1. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
Release Date:
2025-06-23
Project Type:
Closed Source
Software Type:
Scientific
Sponsoring Org.:
Code ID:
170650
Site Accession Number:
2025-051
Research Org.:
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
Country of Origin:
United States

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Citation Formats

Li, Han, Hong, Tianzhen, Sun, Kaiyu, Heleno, Miguel, Zhang, Wanni, and Rodriguez Garcia, Luis. Distribution Substation Planning Toolkit (dsp-toolkit) v1.0. Computer Software. USDOE. 23 Jun. 2025. Web. doi:10.11578/dc.20251125.1.
Li, Han, Hong, Tianzhen, Sun, Kaiyu, Heleno, Miguel, Zhang, Wanni, & Rodriguez Garcia, Luis. (2025, June 23). Distribution Substation Planning Toolkit (dsp-toolkit) v1.0. [Computer software]. https://doi.org/10.11578/dc.20251125.1.
Li, Han, Hong, Tianzhen, Sun, Kaiyu, Heleno, Miguel, Zhang, Wanni, and Rodriguez Garcia, Luis. "Distribution Substation Planning Toolkit (dsp-toolkit) v1.0." Computer software. June 23, 2025. https://doi.org/10.11578/dc.20251125.1.
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title = {Distribution Substation Planning Toolkit (dsp-toolkit) v1.0},
author = {Li, Han and Hong, Tianzhen and Sun, Kaiyu and Heleno, Miguel and Zhang, Wanni and Rodriguez Garcia, Luis},
abstractNote = {The Distribution Substation Planning Toolkit (DSP Toolkit) is a software suite designed to streamline the planning and optimization of distribution substations. This toolkit offers a comprehensive set of tools and APIs for data curation, short-term electric load forecasting, and weather-sensitive load adjustment, making it an essential resource for utility companies, engineers, and researchers. Features • Data Preprocessing and Curation: Efficiently manage and preprocess large datasets to ensure high-quality input for analysis. • Short-Term Load Forecasting: Utilize data-driven models to predict short-term electric loads accurately. • Weather-Sensitive Modeling: Automatically adjust load forecasts based on weather data to predict future peak demands more precisely. Uses The DSP Toolkit is ideal for planning and optimizing distribution substations, providing a user-friendly interface and comprehensive documentation. It is suitable for both novice and experienced users, facilitating efficient and accurate planning processes. Advantages • Efficiency: Automates complex planning tasks, reducing manual effort and minimizing errors. • Scalability: Handles large datasets and complex models, making it suitable for large-scale projects. • Community and Support: Open-source with active community contributions, ensuring continuous improvement and support. • Extensibility: Easily extendable with custom modules and plugins, allowing users to tailor the toolkit to their specific needs. The DSP Toolkit stands out by offering a robust, flexible, and user-friendly solution for distribution substation planning. Public Abstract},
doi = {10.11578/dc.20251125.1},
url = {https://doi.org/10.11578/dc.20251125.1},
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year = {2025},
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