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Abstract: Promptly perceiving distribution system states is challenged by frequent topology changes and uncertain power injections. To address these issues, a Meta-learning enhanced physics-informed ...

Abstract: Accurate, near-real-time monitoring of enterprise greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions in the power sector is a prerequisite for audit-grade Measurement Reporting Verification (MRV) and credible ...