Power System Research Lab

Located in the William Pennington Engineering Building on the University of Nevada, Reno, campus, the Power System Research Lab is the only institution in Nevada with a cyber-physical power system (CPPS) digital and hardware-in-the-loop testbed. Organizations can utilize the Power System Research Lab to:

• advance clean energy research and testing using cost-effective, safe and practical digital simulation methods;
• eliminate the need to invest in expensive grid development software and hardware;
• access a digital modeling environment with hands-on experiences for safe testing which eliminates field testing and deployment risks.

The Power System Research Lab provides access to its technologies on a pay-per-use basis.

Value proposition for users

• Cybersecurity: Our facility allows users to study cyber-incidents on the grid.
• Grid sensors: Our facility provides the ability to test new grid-sensing technologies and the development of new methods and software for maximizing value proposition of sensors data.
• Substation automation technologies: Our facility provides the capability to physically test grid automation systems for reliable use and training purposes.
• Protection and controllers: Modeling and testing protection devices and controllers will help users to evaluate, choose and learn about emerging technologies, including power electronic-based technologies.