Jul 29, 2026 · 9 min · 10 segments
This week on Peaks to Power, we break down battery research, gather updates on a water desalination device, and review a grid planning tool. - NLR researchers are equipping state energy offices and…
Nataleah SmallHostKerrin JerominHostBut it's OK. I'm talking about the question of how do we affordably and reliably meet rising energy demand?
One that different states with different populations, landscapes, and industries are considering.
That's why they turned to Ciena, an open-source power systems modeling platform that is designed to represent modern electrical grids.
Sienna is a grid analysis tool that allows users to simulate power systems operations and analyze complex challenges related to system scheduling, resource integration, and transmission performance.
Essentially, Sienna helps state energy offices and public utility commissions create an effective energy plan.
Siena can equip partners with tools and capabilities to address grid challenges, not just today, but for the future.
It's a really valuable tool to understand electricity needs for partners of all sizes, from local tribal communities to the state of Illinois.
The NLR-Ciena team has taken the tool beyond the laboratory and developed a specialized training program that equips energy planners of all modeling backgrounds with the tools and knowledge needed to build and analyze models of the systems in their localities.
The team said that their goal is to take the advanced analysis capabilities of the lab and put them in the hands of people who are making the day-to-day decisions on energy system affordability and reliability, which is awesome.
But it's OK. I'm talking about the question of how do we affordably and reliably meet rising energy demand?
One that different states with different populations, landscapes, and industries are considering.
That's why they turned to Ciena, an open-source power systems modeling platform that is designed to represent modern electrical grids.
Sienna is a grid analysis tool that allows users to simulate power systems operations and analyze complex challenges related to system scheduling, resource integration, and transmission performance.
Essentially, Sienna helps state energy offices and public utility commissions create an effective energy plan.
Siena can equip partners with tools and capabilities to address grid challenges, not just today, but for the future.
It's a really valuable tool to understand electricity needs for partners of all sizes, from local tribal communities to the state of Illinois.
The NLR-Ciena team has taken the tool beyond the laboratory and developed a specialized training program that equips energy planners of all modeling backgrounds with the tools and knowledge needed to build and analyze models of the systems in their localities.
The team said that their goal is to take the advanced analysis capabilities of the lab and put them in the hands of people who are making the day-to-day decisions on energy system affordability and reliability, which is awesome.
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