Publications
My publications and technical contributions focus on microgrids, renewable integration, power system resilience, and advanced protection and control strategies for modern electric grids.
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Published in IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference (ISGT), 2017
This paper investigates coordinated voltage control strategies using capacitor banks and tap-changing transformers in renewable microgrids.
Recommended citation: Penkey, P., Samkari, H., Johnson, B. K., & Hess, H. L. (2017). Voltage control using capacitor banks and tap-changing transformers in a renewable microgrid. IEEE PES ISGT.
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Published in University of Idaho – ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, 2016
This thesis evaluates microgrid operational strategies for improving critical load serving capability under renewable penetration.
Recommended citation: Penkey, P. (2016). Critical load serving capability by microgrid operation. Master’s Thesis, University of Idaho.
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Published in CIGRE US National Committee – Grid of the Future Symposium, 2016
This paper discusses microgrid design strategies to serve critical loads using 100% renewable energy resources.
Recommended citation: Gnaedinger, R., Penkey, P., Gaul, N., Phillips, M., Johnson, B. K., Hess, H. L., Lee, E., & Rolstad, T. (2016). Critical load serving capability by microgrid using 100% renewable energy. CIGRE USNC.
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Published in IEEE Resilience Week (RWS), 2016
This paper demonstrates how automation controllers and distributed energy resources can enhance transmission system resilience.
Recommended citation: Penkey, P., Alla, M., Johnson, B. K., & McJunkin, T. R. (2016). Improving transmission system resilience using an automation controller and distributed resources. IEEE Resilience Week.
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Published in IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting, 2016
This paper investigates the impact of distributed generation on improving rotor angle and voltage stability in HV transmission systems.
Recommended citation: Powell, N. R., Penkey, P., & Johnson, B. K. (2016). Investigation of improving high voltage transmission rotor angle and voltage stability with distributed generation resources. IEEE PES General Meeting.
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Published in IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Green Buildings and Communities (SGBC), 2016
This paper analyzes building-level solar estimation and coordinated demand response strategies within renewable microgrids.
Recommended citation: Penkey, P., Mohammad, A., Gaul, N., Johnson, B. K., & Hess, H. L. (2016). Analysis of solar estimation from buildings along with demand response in a renewable microgrid. IEEE SGBC.
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Published in IEEE Conference on Technologies for Sustainability (SusTech), 2016
This paper presents an approach to optimally size and locate an electrical energy storage system to enhance performance and reliability in a renewable microgrid.
Recommended citation: Penkey, P., Gaul, N., Johnson, B. K., & Hess, H. L. (2016). Sizing and location identification for an electrical energy storage system in a renewable microgrid. IEEE Conference on Technologies for Sustainability (SusTech), 83–88.
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Published in International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Control (ISCO), 2016
This paper presents modeling and analytical techniques for detecting faults in grid-connected photovoltaic systems.
Recommended citation: Penkey, P., Alhajeri, F., & Johnson, B. K. (2016). Modeling, analysis and detection of faults in grid-connected PV systems. ISCO.
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