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Awesome Grid Model Data

A curated collection of publicly available electricity grid (production cost, power flow, etc.) model datasets for academic and industry research. Global Grid Mapping

This list includes datasets for both open-source and commercial/proprietary modeling tools.

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Disclaimer

This repository is for educational and research use only. We do not host, own, or guarantee the availability of any linked datasets. Some datasets may require proprietary software (e.g., PLEXOS, PowerWorld, PSSE, PSLF) to access or use. Inclusion of such datasets does not imply endorsement, affiliation, or sponsorship by any software vendor. All trademarks, including PLEXOS, are the property of their respective owners and are used here solely for identification and interoperability purposes. Users are responsible for obtaining appropriate software licenses and complying with all applicable terms. For dataset-specific inquiries, contact the original data providers.

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Contribution Guide

Contribution Tips

  • Prefer official or well-maintained sources.
  • Ensure the dataset is publicly available for download (or add any additional relevant instructions).
  • Avoid duplicate entries.
  • If a dataset is no longer available, feel free to open an issue or submit a PR to remove or update the link.

How to Contribute

  1. Fork the Repository Click the "Fork" button at the top right of this page to create your own copy.

  2. Create a BranchCreate a new branch for your contribution (replace my-dataset-addition with your own branch name):

    git checkout -b my-dataset-addition

  3. Add or Update Content

    • Add new datasets in the appropriate section (e.g., MATPOWER, PSSE, PSLF, PLEXOS, etc.) or create a new section for a modelling tool that is not already listed.
    • Include a short description and a direct link to the dataset source.

  4. Follow Formatting

    • Use the existing Markdown style for consistency.
    • Place new entries in alphabetical or logical order within each section.

  5. Commit and PushAgain replace my-dataset-addition with your own branch name.

    git add README.md
git commit -m "Add [dataset name] to [section]"
git push origin my-dataset-addition

  6. Open a Pull Request

    • Go to your fork on GitHub and click "Compare & pull request".
    • Provide a clear description of your changes in your pull request, then create the pull request for review.

Non-Open Source Modeling Tools

PLEXOS (.xml)

PLEXOS model data listed here are input XML files that are meant to contain the inputs required to run a PLEXOS model.

AEMO (Australian Energy Market Operator)

CAISO (California ISO)

NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)

SEM (Ireland)

University College Cork

PowerWorld (.pwb/.pwd)

The following test cases are available in PowerWorld format:

IEEE Test Systems

UIUC / Illinois Synthetic Grids

Texas A&M University (TAMU) Synthetic Grids

Small Signal Stability Test Cases

Other Academic Test Cases

PSSE (.raw)

The following test cases are available in PSSE format:

IEEE Test Systems

UIUC / Illinois Synthetic Grids

Texas A&M University (TAMU) Synthetic Grids

Small Signal Stability Test Cases

Other Academic Test Cases

ALSETLab - Nordic Test Systems

New Zealand Electricity Authority (EA)

  • New Zealand Transmission System Models (North & South Islands): Representative PSSE .sav and .raw files of New Zealand's transmission system. Separate models for North Island and South Island. NZ EA PSSE files

PSLF (.epc / .dyd)

The following test cases are available in GE PSLF format:

IEEE Test Systems

UIUC / Illinois Synthetic Grids

Texas A&M University (TAMU) Synthetic Grids

Small Signal Stability Test Cases

Other Academic Test Cases

ALSETLab - Nordic Test Systems

NREL Test Case Repository

  • 18-Bus 4-Area Test System: NREL Repository (GE PSLF demonstration system)

DIgSILENT PowerFactory (.pfd)

New Zealand - Electricity Authority (EA)

  • New Zealand Transmission System Models (North & South Islands): PowerFactory case files of New Zealand's transmission system, updated annually by Transpower. Separate models for North Island and South Island. NZ EA PowerFactory Files

Peru - Comité de Operación Económica del Sistema Interconectado Nacional (COES)

  • Sistema Eléctrico Interconectado Nacional (SEIN): COES, the independent system operator for Peru, publishes PowerFactory case files for the Peruvian interconnected electricity system (SEIN). These datasets include both pre-operational studies (Pre-operational Studies) and operational studies (Operational Studies).

Chile - Coordinador Eléctrico Nacional (CEN)

  • Sistema Eléctrico Nacional (SEN): CEN, the independent system operator for Chile, publishes comprehensive PowerFactory case files for the Sistema Eléctrico Nacional (SEN). These datasets are available for multiple planning horizons:
    • Operations: Represents the current operational state of the SEN, updated monthly to reflect new projects and system changes. Operations Database
    • Short Term (2 years): Projects the SEN over a 2-year horizon, including planned expansions and scenarios. Short Term Database
    • Medium Term (5 years): Medium-term planning models for the SEN, with a 5-year outlook. Medium Term Database
    • Long Term (20 years): Long-term planning models, projecting the SEN up to 20 years ahead. Long Term Database

Open Source Modeling Tools

PyPSA

PyPSA-Eur

  • PyPSA-Eur: An open sector-coupled optimisation model of the European energy system. Zenodo

PyPSA-Earth

  • The impact of temporal hydrogen regulation on hydrogen exporters and their domestic energy transition. Zenodo

MATPOWER (.m)

Many MATPOWER test cases are available on their Github.

IEEE Test Systems

University of Washington Additional IEEE Test Cases

Dynamic Test Cases (UW Archive)

  • 162-bus with 17 Generators: Dynamic test case with classic generator models. UW Archive
  • New England 30-bus Dynamic: Dynamic version of New England system. UW Archive
  • 145-bus with 50 Generators: Large dynamic test case with excitation data. UW Archive

UIUC / Illinois Synthetic Grids

  • UIUC 150-bus: 150-bus synthetic grid (IL) with substation GIC data. ICSEG page
  • Illinois 200-bus: 200-bus synthetic Illinois grid (ACTIVSg200). Electric Grids TAMU | ICSEG
  • SC 500-bus: 500-bus synthetic South Carolina grid (ACTIVSg500). Electric Grids TAMU
  • Texas 2000-bus: 2000-bus synthetic ERCOT grid (June 2016). Electric Grids TAMU
  • Illini 42 Tornado: 42-bus fictitious system with tornado scenarios. ICSEG
  • IlliniGMD 42 HEMP: 42-bus system for geomagnetic disturbance studies. ICSEG

Texas A&M University (TAMU) Synthetic Grids

Latest Synthetic Cases (2024-2025)
ARPA-E PERFORM Program Cases
  • 6717-bus Texas Case and 24,000-bus Midwest Case: Created for ARPA-E PERFORM program. Electric Grids TAMU
  • All ARPA-E PERFORM Cases: Complete collection from the program. Electric Grids TAMU
Synthetic Cases (2021-2024)
  • Texas2k Series24: 2000-bus synthetic Texas grid with improved dynamics. Electric Grids TAMU
  • EIA-860 Generator Data Cases: US Energy Information Administration generator data. Electric Grids TAMU
  • Full Texas Gas-Electric Test Case: 6717 electric buses, 2459 gas nodes. Electric Grids TAMU
  • Full Texas T+D: Very large synthetic transmission & distribution case for ERCOT. Electric Grids TAMU
  • Travis 150-bus T+D: Travis County, Texas with over 200,000 distribution nodes in OpenDSS. Electric Grids TAMU
  • ACTIVSg200 Restoration Data: Restoration scenarios for the Illinois 200-bus system. Electric Grids TAMU
  • Travis 150 Gas-Electric: Travis County with associated natural gas pipeline network. Electric Grids TAMU
ARPA-E GridData Program Cases
EPIGRIDS Cases
GO Competition Cases
Small Signal Stability Test Cases
Other Synthetic Cases

Other Academic Test Cases

NREL Test Case Repository

  • 9-Bus 3-Generator Test System: Simple approximation of WECC to 9-bus equivalent. NREL Repository
  • 18-Bus 4-Area Test System: GE PSLF demonstration system with wind and battery. NREL Repository
  • 240-Bus WECC Test System: Reduced WECC model with high renewables and dynamics. NREL OSL Contest Cases

University of Cyprus - Dynamic IEEE Test Systems

  • IEEE 9-Bus Dynamic: WSCC 9-bus with dynamic models. KIOS Cyprus
  • IEEE 14-Bus Dynamic: IEEE 14-bus with dynamic parameters. KIOS Cyprus
  • IEEE 30-Bus Dynamic: IEEE 30-bus with dynamic models. KIOS Cyprus
  • IEEE 39-Bus Dynamic: New England 39-bus with dynamic parameters. KIOS Cyprus
  • IEEE 57-Bus Dynamic: IEEE 57-bus with dynamic models. KIOS Cyprus
  • IEEE 118-Bus Dynamic: IEEE 118-bus with dynamic parameters. KIOS Cyprus
  • IEEE 300-Bus Dynamic: IEEE 300-bus with dynamic models. KIOS Cyprus

ALSETLab - Nordic Test Systems

  • Nordic 44: Equivalent Nordic grid model with market data processing tools. GitHub Repository

European Test Systems

  • Danish Static Power System Model: 2020 Danish transmission system model. Energinet Dataset seems to be no longer released. Could also check Danish Energi dataset on transmission lines (also discontinued) or their currently active data catalog.
  • Continental Europe Dynamic Model: ENTSO-E full continental Europe power system. ENTSO-E (Restricted access)

University of Edinburgh / Strathclyde

Note: University of Edinburgh test systems are only available in MATPOWER format, not in PowerWorld, PSSE, or PSLF formats.

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