Concorda — An integrated power systems analysis suite

Recently, ISO/RTOs have started conducting long-term regional planning studies to identify their system's capability to reliably serve load over the long term. A variety of studies is performed in the regional planning process to address the needs of the electrical system as a whole over the planning period, not just the needs for the transmission system. Each study has a specific purpose, but results from all the studies need to be integrated to obtain meaningful information. Fundamentally new analytical tools are not required for planning in a deregulated environment; however, the existing tools need to be better integrated. GE is addressing the needs of ISO/RTO planning community by integrating its existing power system analysis software so that they can seamlessly work together.