Just under two weeks to go! The submission deadline for the 3D Solar Visibility Prize is Wednesday, July 10, by 5 p.m. ET. Prize administrators highly recommend uploading your submission as early as possible to avoid connectivity issues, technical challenges, or upload delays. 

The 3D Solar Visibility Prize aims to enhance the reliability and resilience of electric power distribution networks that have large amounts of solar generation. Competitors will develop models and algorithms that can provide accurate and real-time information about distributed solar generation in electric power distribution networks. 

Here's a quick look at what’s next: 

  • July 10: Submissions due.
    • After submissions are submitted: Competitors are verified as eligible and asked to create a profile on the Open Energy Data Initiative for solar systems integration (OEDI SI) platform, which gives them access to the platform.
  • July 15 – Aug. 11: Competitors have access to the composite distribution state estimation data.
  • Aug. 5 – 9, Test Week: Competitors can participate in a distribution system state estimation (DSSE) test week via the OEDI SI platform. This opportunity enables competitors to test their submission process before the actual competition.
  • Aug. 12 – 25, Competition Period: Competitors will submit their DSSE tool results for two distribution system networks through the Open Energy Data Initiative for solar systems integration (OEDI SI) platform for 14 consecutive days. The OEDI SI team will then compare the DSSE’s performance against a set of industry standard metrics to select the top-performing teams
  • October (anticipated): Winners are anticipated to be announced. The 3D Solar Visibility Prize will award up to $175,000 to up to five competitors, anticipating two winners and three runners-up. Winners will receive $50,000 each and runners-up will receive $25,000 each.

Don’t forget that Power Connectors are available to provide complimentary support around submission materials. To win part of the prize pool, join the competition today!