Welcome to the world of Grid2Op, a powerful platform designed for performing power grid operations with a modular architecture. Whether you are modifying the setpoint of generators or troubleshooting load shedding, Grid2Op is your go-to framework. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at how to install and use Grid2Op, along with some troubleshooting tips to guide you along the way.

Installation

To get started with Grid2Op, follow the steps outlined below to ensure a smooth installation process.

Requirements

• Python = 3.6

Setting Up a Virtual Environment (Optional)

Creating a virtual environment for your project can help isolate dependencies. Here’s how to set one up:

cd my-project-folder
pip3 install -U virtualenv
python3 -m virtualenv venv_grid2op

Activate the virtual environment:

source venv_grid2op/bin/activate

Installing Grid2Op from PyPI

To install the Grid2Op package from PyPI, run:

pip3 install grid2op

Installing from Source

You can also install Grid2Op directly from the source by running:

git clone https://github.com/rte-france/Grid2Op.git
cd Grid2Op
pip3 install -U .

Using Docker

If you prefer Docker, you can pull the latest Grid2Op container from DockerHub:

docker pull bdonnot/grid2op:latest

Main Features of Grid2Op

Grid2Op boasts a range of features that make it a go-to library for Learning To Run Power Networks:

• Emulates power grid behaviors of various sizes
• Allows active and reactive load modifications
• Supports powergrid topological changes and maintenance operations
• Compatible with OpenAI-gym interfaces for Reinforcement Learning
• Integrates various power flow solvers, notably PandaPower

Getting Started

Grid2Op provides several Jupyter notebooks that act as tutorials for using the framework. These will guide you through different aspects of working with the power grid.

• Introduction
• Grid2Op Framework Basics
• Observation Agents
• Action Manipulation
• Training Agents

Troubleshooting

While working with Grid2Op, you may encounter some issues. Here are some common troubleshooting tips:

• If you experience issues with multiprocessing on Windows, enable the experimental feature by setting experimental_read_from_local_dir=True when creating the environment.
• Downgrade to pandas version 2.2 if you encounter instability.
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Conclusion

With Grid2Op, you have an exceptional resource for simulating power grid operations and performing essential tasks. Whether you’re a developer, researcher, or enthusiast, this platform will equip you with the tools you need to succeed in running and analyzing power networks efficiently.

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