Software Licensing Opportunity: GLASS Software for Real-Time Optimization of Power Transmission Capacity

The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a licensing opportunity for its General Line Ampacity State Solver (GLASS) software, which is designed to calculate the real-time current-carrying capacity of overhead power transmission lines. The software provides utilities with accurate and actionable insights into the thermal state of their transmission network, enabling them to safely increase transmission capacity without costly hardware expansion. The key advantages of GLASS include higher capacity utilization, lower infrastructure costs, seamless integration, proven reliability, and flexible deployment. The software can be applied in various market applications, including electric utilities, grid operators, software vendors, and renewable integration. • The GLASS software uses limited real-world weather and current data inputs. • It applies precomputed CFD models to extend accuracy across unmonitored spans. • It calculates real-time and forecasted ampacity values to maximize grid utilization. • It outputs standardized text files easily integrated with existing utility systems. • The software has been validated through years of testing and alignment with IEEE and CIGRE standards.