ENERGY SYSTEMS
OPTIMIZATION
This thrust area focuses on enhancing the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of energy storage solutions, particularly batteries. This research area explores optimal planning and operational strategies to maximize performance, reduce costs, and extend system lifespan. By integrating energy storage with renewable generation and demand-side management, our work aims to develop solutions that support grid stability and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon energy future.
Dr. Alexander J. Headley's work in Energy Systems Optimization has made notable impacts on optimizing energy storage and renewable integration. His research includes developing control-oriented models for energy storage, such as PEM fuel cells, and advancing hydrogen energy storage for grid applications. Through projects supporting renewable system planning for entities nationwide, his work informs strategies for integrating storage solutions with renewable energy sources effectively.
These methods enhance integrated system planning and control, optimize dispatch scheduling, and improve integrated resource planning algorithms, advancing the efficiency and resilience of renewable energy systems. By addressing both technical and economic challenges, Dr. Headley’s research contributes to building robust, scalable solutions that support a low-carbon energy future.