This $275,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) aims to develop quantum computing methods to improve the efficiency, reliability, and resilience of renewable energy systems. The project, led by The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), has three main objectives: 1) Designing a quantum optimization algorithm to address the challenges of partitioning interconnected microgrids during disturbances; 2) Developing a quantum eigensolver approach to enhance the coordination of inverter-based resource controllers and improve dynamic resilience; and 3) Creating a quantum-augmented algorithm for seamless power restoration and synchronization across microgrids. This work is anticipated to strengthen the resilience of both islanded and connected microgrids, while also demonstrating practical applications of quantum computing in next-generation power grids. The project is expected to run from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027.
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