The Web Conference 2026 - Demo Track | Dubai, UAE | April 13-17, 2026

Real-Time Co-Simulation of Power Grid & Traffic Systems

Integrated simulation platform combining PyPSA power flow analysis with SUMO traffic microsimulation for Manhattan, featuring Vehicle-to-Grid technology and realistic load modeling

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Project Overview

A professional-grade co-simulation platform integrating power grid operations with urban traffic dynamics

Power Grid Simulation

PyPSA-based power flow analysis for Manhattan's 8-substation electrical network. Features DC power flow calculations, real-time load modeling, and substation failure simulation with realistic power system operations.

Traffic Microsimulation

SUMO-based traffic simulation with dynamic vehicle routing, battery state-of-charge tracking, and realistic Manhattan road network. Supports time-of-day traffic patterns and electric vehicle fleet management.

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

Bidirectional energy flow between electric vehicles and the power grid. Enables EVs to provide emergency power to failed substations with smart routing, real-time energy delivery tracking, and revenue analytics.

Technology Stack

PyPSA SUMO Python Flask Mapbox WebSocket NumPy

Key Features

What makes this platform unique

Power Grid Simulation

  • 8 Manhattan substations with realistic topology
  • PyPSA DC power flow analysis
  • Real-time substation failure/restoration
  • Temperature-sensitive load modeling (ASHRAE)
  • Time-of-day load profiles
  • Realistic building loads and weather impacts

Traffic Microsimulation

  • SUMO-based Manhattan road network
  • Dynamic vehicle spawning and routing
  • Time-based traffic patterns (rush hour)
  • Electric vehicle fleet management
  • Battery SOC tracking with physics model
  • Realistic car-following and lane changing

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

  • Emergency substation restoration
  • Smart EV recruitment and routing
  • Real-time energy delivery tracking
  • Dynamic pricing model
  • Revenue analytics for EV owners
  • Discharge rate: 50 kW per vehicle

EV Charging Network

  • Multiple charging stations across Manhattan
  • DC fast charging (150 kW)
  • Level 2 charging (22 kW)
  • 20 ports per station (5 DC fast, 15 Level 2)
  • Smart charging management
  • Integration with power grid loads

Real-Time Visualization

  • Interactive Manhattan map (Mapbox)
  • Live vehicle tracking with SOC coloring
  • Substation status monitoring
  • V2G session analytics dashboard
  • WebSocket real-time updates
  • Performance metrics display

System Specifications

Real infrastructure data from our Manhattan co-simulation platform

8
Substations
6,250 MVA Total Capacity
160
EV Charging Ports
8 Stations × 20 Ports Each
3,481
Traffic Lights
Full Manhattan Network

Technical Specifications

Power System

  • Voltage Levels: 138kV / 27kV / 13.8kV / 480V
  • Power Flow: DC Linearized (PyPSA)
  • Update Rate: 5 seconds (SCADA standard)
  • Total Generation: 5,181 MW
  • Battery Storage: 120 MW / 480 MWh

EV Charging

  • DC Fast Charging: 150 kW (25% of ports)
  • Level 2 Charging: 22 kW (75% of ports)
  • Battery Capacity: 75 kWh per vehicle
  • SOC Range: 20% - 90%
  • Charging Trigger: Below 20% SOC

Traffic Simulation

  • Step Time: 0.1 seconds (SUMO standard)
  • Light Cycle: 60 seconds
  • Coverage: Manhattan 34th-59th Streets
  • Vehicle Types: EV Sedan, EV SUV, Passenger
  • Real-time Tracking: Position, SOC, Speed

Vehicle-to-Grid

  • Discharge Rate: 50 kW per vehicle
  • Min SOC for V2G: 60%
  • V2G Rate: $7.50/kWh (50x premium)
  • Max Concurrent: 50 vehicles
  • Total V2G Capacity: 2.5 MW

Manhattan Substation Network

Hell's Kitchen

40.765°N, 73.993°W

750 MVA

West 42nd-59th St

Times Square

40.758°N, 73.986°W

850 MVA

Times Square Area

Penn Station

40.751°N, 73.994°W

900 MVA

West 34th-42nd St

Grand Central

40.753°N, 73.977°W

1000 MVA

East 42nd-50th St

Murray Hill

40.748°N, 73.976°W

650 MVA

East 34th-42nd St

Turtle Bay

40.755°N, 73.968°W

700 MVA

East 45th-55th St

Chelsea

40.768°N, 73.982°W

600 MVA

West 55th-65th St

Midtown East

40.760°N, 73.969°W

800 MVA

East 50th-59th St

Demonstration

See the platform in action

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Platform Demonstration

Watch the complete demonstration of the Manhattan power grid and traffic co-simulation system.

What the Demo Shows

Power Grid Operations

PyPSA power flow analysis with real-time load monitoring

Traffic Simulation

SUMO-based vehicle routing with SOC tracking

V2G Restoration

Emergency power restoration using electric vehicles

Publication & Resources

Academic paper, source code, and documentation

Conference Paper

Real-Time Co-Simulation of Power Grid and Traffic Systems with Vehicle-to-Grid Integration: A Manhattan Case Study

Marouane Benbrahim, Zhiqian Chen, Xin Fang

The Web Conference 2026 (WWW '26), April 13-17, 2026, Dubai, UAE

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Source Code

Complete source code, installation guide, and comprehensive documentation available on GitHub.

github.com/XGraph-Team/SumoXPypsa
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Documentation

Installation Guide Scenario Testing Full Documentation