GE Vernova

Modeling UW Campus and Battery Design as Flexible Load

In partnership with GE Vernova, this project aimed to improve energy efficiency, flexibility, and cost performance on the University of Washington Seattle campus through electrical system modeling and battery storage design. An OpenDSS model of the campus distribution system, including feeders, transformers, and building loads, was developed. With this model, steady-state and time-series power flow studies were conducted to identify congestion and peak demand periods. Based on these results, HOMER Grid software was used to design battery energy storage systems for peak shaving and load shifting, supporting cost savings, long-term grid flexibility, and future campus energy planning.