Title: Smart grid modeling and simulation - Comparing GridLAB-D and RAPSim via two Case studies,
Abstract: One of the most important tools for the development of the smart grid is
simulation. Therefore, analyzing, designing, modeling, and simulating the smart
grid will allow to explore future scenarios and support decision making for the
grid's development. In this paper, we compare two open source simulation tools
for the smart grid, GridLAB-Distribution (GridLAB-D) and Renewable Alternative
Power systems Simulation (RAPSim). The comparison is based on the
implementation of two case studies related to a power flow problem and the
integration of renewable energy resources to the grid. Results show that even
for very simple case studies, specific properties such as weather simulation or
load modeling are influencing the results in a way that they are not
reproducible with a different simulator.