Basanta Raj Pokhrel
About
Basanta Raj Pokhrel is currently a Research Scientist at the Department of Electrical Power Engineering and is associated with National Smart Grid Laboratory. He has a PhD in Energy Technology from Aalborg University, Denmark and a master’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering from Kathmandu University, Nepal / NTNU Norway.
He is active in research project formulation, execution, project management, and operation of the National Research Laboratory. His main research interests include power system operation and analysis, real time monitoring and control of the electricity grid, smart grids, WAMS / WAMPAC, and power system flexibility, with more than ten years of experience.
Work Experience:
2021 - Present: Research Scientist, Department of Electrical Power Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).
2013 – 2021: Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kathmandu University.
2010 – 2013: Lecturer, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kathmandu University.
2006 – 2008: Plant Engineer, Bottlers Nepal Limited (Coca-Cola Nepal).
Research
My reseach activity is focused on Smart Grid Operation, specially in wide area monitoring system (WAMS).
CINELDI
SysOpt
NEWEPS (Nordic Early Warning and Early Protection System)
Hydro-Himalaya
EnergizeNepal Program (ENEP)
ZeroKyst
Publications
2024
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Oleinikova, Irina;
Pokhrel, Basanta Raj;
Rasmussen, Marius;
Lorentzen, Sofie.
(2024)
Hydrogen Electrolysers as a flexible source for the optimal operation of the distribution grid .
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Mishchenko, Denys;
Oleinikova, Irina;
Erdodi, Laszlo Tibor;
Pokhrel, Basanta Raj.
(2024)
Multidomain Cyber-Physical Testbed for Power System Vulnerability Assessment.
IEEE Access
Academic article
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Elenga Baningobera, Bwandakassy;
Oleinikova, Irina;
Uhlen, Kjetil Obstfelder;
Pokhrel, Basanta Raj.
(2024)
Challenges and solutions in low-inertia power systems with high wind penetration.
IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution
Academic article
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Jha, Shailendra Kumar;
Oleinikova, Irina;
Pokhrel, Basanta Raj;
Morch, Andrei Z.
(2024)
Impact of Integration of Hydrogen Electrolysers in the Operation of Coastal Power Grid.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
2023
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Lorentzen, Sofie;
Rasmussen, Marius;
Oleinikova, Irina;
Pokhrel, Basanta Raj;
Morch, Andrei Z.
(2023)
Coastal Electrification Using Hydrogen Technology and Distribution Grid Flexibility Potential.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
2019
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Pokhrel, Basanta Raj.
(2019)
Improved Observability for State Estimation in Active Distribution Grid Management.
Aalborg Universitetsforlag
Aalborg Universitetsforlag
Academic monograph
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Pokhrel, Basanta Raj;
Bak-Jensen, Birgitte;
Pillai, Jayakrishnan Radhakrishna.
(2019)
“Integrated Approach for Network Observability and State Estimation in
Active Distribution Grid.
Energies
Academic article
Journal publications
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Mishchenko, Denys;
Oleinikova, Irina;
Erdodi, Laszlo Tibor;
Pokhrel, Basanta Raj.
(2024)
Multidomain Cyber-Physical Testbed for Power System Vulnerability Assessment.
IEEE Access
Academic article
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Elenga Baningobera, Bwandakassy;
Oleinikova, Irina;
Uhlen, Kjetil Obstfelder;
Pokhrel, Basanta Raj.
(2024)
Challenges and solutions in low-inertia power systems with high wind penetration.
IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution
Academic article
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Pokhrel, Basanta Raj;
Bak-Jensen, Birgitte;
Pillai, Jayakrishnan Radhakrishna.
(2019)
“Integrated Approach for Network Observability and State Estimation in
Active Distribution Grid.
Energies
Academic article
Books
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Pokhrel, Basanta Raj.
(2019)
Improved Observability for State Estimation in Active Distribution Grid Management.
Aalborg Universitetsforlag
Aalborg Universitetsforlag
Academic monograph
Part of book/report
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Oleinikova, Irina;
Pokhrel, Basanta Raj;
Rasmussen, Marius;
Lorentzen, Sofie.
(2024)
Hydrogen Electrolysers as a flexible source for the optimal operation of the distribution grid .
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Jha, Shailendra Kumar;
Oleinikova, Irina;
Pokhrel, Basanta Raj;
Morch, Andrei Z.
(2024)
Impact of Integration of Hydrogen Electrolysers in the Operation of Coastal Power Grid.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Lorentzen, Sofie;
Rasmussen, Marius;
Oleinikova, Irina;
Pokhrel, Basanta Raj;
Morch, Andrei Z.
(2023)
Coastal Electrification Using Hydrogen Technology and Distribution Grid Flexibility Potential.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Teaching
List of Courses I have been teaching :
For Masters of Engineering in Electrical Power Engineering Program:
· Power System Analysis for Master of Engineering (1 Semester)
· Embedded Generation for Master of Engineering (couple of modules for 2 Semester)
· Power system dynamics and control for Master of Engineering (couple of modules for 1 Semester)
For Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Program:
· Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) (1 Semester)
· Power System Planning and Operation (3 Semester)
· Power Systems Engineering (3 Semester)
· Power Systems Analysis (2 Semester)
· Switchgear and Control (1 Semester)
· Measurement and Instrumentation (1 Semester)
· Instrumentation and Control (3 Semester)
Supervision
2024 - 2027
Supervisor (NTNU)
PhD Research: 'Assessing Flexibility in Nepalese Power Grid Infrastructure for Smart Grid Development'
Partners: Kathmandu University (KU), University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) and Norwagian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Project: Hydro-Himalaya
2023-2024
Supervisor
MSc Thesis : Enhancing the energy efficiency of low voltage distribution grids through active voltage regulation
MSc Thesis : Techno-Economic Analysis of Green Hydrogen Production from PV Plants
2022 - 2023
Co-Supervisor
MSc Thesis: Assessment of cyber-security and communication protocols in smart grid
MSc Thesis: Potential of Hydrogen Technology for Coastal Electrification: Minimizing Distribution Grid Impacts through Flexibility; Project: ZeroKyst
MSc Thesis: Tree High Impedance Fault Modelling ; Program: Erasmus Mundus, Home university: University of Padua (Italy)
Earlier Thesis supervised :
Program: Master of Engineering in Electrical Power Engineering
Project: NOMA, EnPe : Funded by Norad
MSc Thesis:
- Analysis of impact of VSC-HVDC on AC grid performance
- Analysis of impact of increasing penetration of distributed generation (DG) on the grid performance – case study of Zambia
- Transmission line capability enhancement for the emerging scenario
- Reliability Evaluation of Small Standalone Hybrid Solar PV-Wind Power System (A case study of Dhauwadi VDC Project in Western Nepal)
- Integrated HVAC / HVDC transmission system: Design, Feasibility and Economics
- Transmission line expansion planning using linear programming method
- Power wheeling pricing by MW Mile method at deregulated electricity market
- Modelling and Analysis of Wholesale Competitive Electricity Market: A Case for Zambia, Africa
- Least-Cost Expansion Planning of Generation Systems In Nepal
- Cost Assessment of Energy not Served in Nepal
- Modelling of Demand Elasticity of Electricity Customers
Outreach
2024
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Popular scientific lecturePokhrel, Basanta Raj; Oleinikova, Irina; D'Arco, Salvatore; Sanchez, Santiago; Hoidalen, Hans Kristian; Zeno, Aldrich. (2024) Advanced digital lab infrastructure for the development of smart power grid. Cardiff University UPEC 2024 , Cardiff, Wales, U.K. 2024-09-02 - 2024-09-06
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PosterLitleskare, Mira Elise; Pokhrel, Basanta Raj; Oleinikova, Irina; Adams, Thomas Alan. (2024) Techno-Economic Analysis of Green Hydrogen Production from PV Plants. FME HYDROGENi H2Science , Trondheim 2024-06-18 - 2024-06-19
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Academic lectureMishchenko, Denys; Oleinikova, Irina; Erdodi, Laszlo Tibor; Pokhrel, Basanta Raj. (2024) The Impact of Stealthy Data Integrity Attacks on Wide-Area Monitoring System Applications. IEEE PES ISGT Europe 2024 2024-10-14 - 2024-10-17
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PosterLitleskare, Mira Elise; Pokhrel, Basanta Raj; Oleinikova, Irina; Adams Ii, Thomas Alan. (2024) Techno-Economic Analysis of Green Hydrogen Production from PV Plants. FME HYDROGENi H2Science , Trondheim 2024-06-18 - 2024-06-19
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Academic lectureJha, Shailendra Kumar; Oleinikova, Irina; Pokhrel, Basanta Raj; Morch, Andrei Z. (2024) Impact of Integration of Hydrogen Electrolysers in the Operation of Coastal Power Grid. SEST 2024 2024-09-10 - 2024-09-12
2023
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Popular scientific lectureOleinikova, Irina; Pokhrel, Basanta Raj; Rasmussen, Marius; Lorentzen, Sofie. (2023) Hydrogen Electrolysers as a flexible source for the optimal operation of the distribution grid . European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) 63rd ESReDA Seminar on Resilience assessment: Methodological challenges and applications to critical infrastructures 2023-10-25 - 2023-10-26
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Popular scientific lectureLorentzen, Sofie; Rasmussen, Marius; Oleinikova, Irina; Pokhrel, Basanta Raj; Morch, Andrei Z. (2023) Coastal Electrification Using Hydrogen Technology and Distribution Grid Flexibility Potential. LUT University, IEEE-PES 19th International Conference on the European Energy Market (EEM23) , Lappeenrata 2023-06-06 - 2023-06-08
2019
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Academic lectureNainar, Karthikeyan; Pokhrel, Basanta Raj; Pillai, Jayakrishnan Radhakrishna; Bak-Jensen, Birgitte; Jensen, A.; Andreasen, J.. (2019) Advanced TSO-DSO Interface for Provision of Ancillary Services by DER in Distribution Networks. CIGRE Symposium , Aalborg 2019-06-04 - 2019-06-07
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Popular scientific lecturePokhrel, Basanta Raj; Nainar, Karthikeyan; Bak-Jensen, Birgitte; Pillai, Jayakrishnan Radhakrishna; Jensen, A.; Andreasen, J.. (2019) Improved TSO - DSO Interoperability and their cooperation in smart grid. CIGRE Symposium , Aalborg 2019-06-04 - 2019-06-07
2018
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Academic lecturePokhrel, Basanta Raj; Nainar, Karthikeyan; Bak-Jensen, Birgitte; Pillai, Jayakrishnan Radhakrishna; Mahdi Mazhari, Seyed; Chung, C.Y.. (2018) An Intelligent Approach to Observability of Distribution Networks. IEEE IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM) , Portland 2018-08-05 - 2018-08-10
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Academic lectureNainar, Karthikeyan; Pokhrel, Basanta Raj; Pillai, Jayakrishnan Radhakrishna; Bak-Jensen, Birgitte; Jensen, A.; Helth, T.. (2018) Coordinated Control with Improved Observability for Network Congestion Management in Medium-Voltage Distribution Grid. CIGRE CIGRE Session , Paris 2018-08-26 - 2018-08-31
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Academic lectureNainar, Karthikeyan; Pokhrel, Basanta Raj; Pillai, Jayakrishnan Radhakrishna; Bak-Jensen, Birgitte. (2018) Utilization of Battery Storage for Flexible Power Management in Active Distribution Networks. IEEE IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM) , Portland 2018-08-05 - 2018-08-10
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Academic lecturePokhrel, Basanta Raj; Nainar, Karthikeyan; Bak-Jensen, Birgitte; Pillai, Jayakrishnan Radhakrishna. (2018) Effect of Smart Meter Measurements Data On Distribution State Estimation. IEEE IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT) , Lyon 2018-02-20 - 2018-02-22
2017
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Academic lecturePokhrel, Basanta Raj; Nainar, Karthikeyan; Bak-Jensen, Birgitte; Pillai, Jayakrishnan Radhakrishna. (2017) Intelligent architecture for enhanced observability for active distribution system. IEEE IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe (ISGT-Europe), 2017 , Torino 2017-09-26 - 2017-09-29
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Academic lectureNainar, Karthikeyan; Pokhrel, Basanta Raj; Pillai, Jayakrishnan Radhakrishna; Bak-Jensen, Birgitte. (2017) Coordinated Voltage Control of Distributed PV Inverters for Voltage Regulation in Low Voltage Distribution Networks. IEEE IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe (ISGT-Europe), 2017 , Torino 2017-09-26 - 2017-09-29
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Academic lectureNainar, Karthikeyan; Pokhrel, Basanta Raj; Pillai, Jayakrishnan Radhakrishna; Bak-Jensen, Birgitte; Frederiksen, K. H. B.. (2017) Demand Response in Low Voltage Distribution Networks with High PV Penetration. 52nd International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) , Heraklion 2017-08-28 - 2017-08-31
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Academic lecturePokhrel, Basanta Raj; Nainar, Karthikeyan; Bak-Jensen, Birgitte; Pillai, Jayakrishnan Radhakrishna. (2017) Loss optimization in distribution networks with distributed generation. 52nd International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) , Heraklion 2017-08-29 - 2017-09-01
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Academic lectureNainar, Karthikeyan; Pokhrel, Basanta Raj; Pillai, Jayakrishnan Radhakrishna; Bak-Jensen, Birgitte. (2017) Multi-level Control Framework for Enhanced Flexibility of Active Distribution Network. IEEE IEEE Power & Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference (ISGT) , 2017 , Washington, DC 2017-04-23 - 2017-04-26