Grid Edge Measurements to Improve Distribution System Modeling and Analysis

New sensor measurements such as advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and distribution phasor measurement unit (PMU) provide an unprecedented level of insight into the distribution system. These measurements from the grid edge provide large quantities of data that can facilitate a variety of use cases. Use cases include model validation/correction such as phase identification, meter to transformer pairing, and topology reconfiguration detection, behind-the-meter analysis such as PV parameter estimation and load disaggregation, control opportunities, and system analysis. Research continues to determine what analysis is possible with grid edge measurements, what the data requirements are for different applications, and what concerns there may be, such as privacy, related to the collection of customer data. The panel will bring together speakers from industry and academia to share their perspectives on the applications of grid edge data and present a selection of state-of-the-art techniques for harnessing the Big Data from emerging data streams for distribution system modeling and analysis.