Matthew Reno
About Matthew Reno
Matthew Reno is a Principal Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.
Title and Current Role
Matthew Reno holds the position of Principal Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories. In this role, he undertakes significant responsibilities in the field of electrical engineering, contributing to various advanced research and development projects.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before his current role, Matthew Reno worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2009 to 2014. Additionally, he served as a Student Intern at Sandia National Laboratories from 2003 to 2006, gaining early exposure and experience in his field.
Educational Background
Matthew Reno earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, studying from 2009 to 2015. Prior to that, he completed a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering at the same institution between 2009 and 2012. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering Physics from Taylor University, completed from 2005 to 2009.
Contributions to Solar Power Forecasting
Matthew Reno developed a solar power forecasting method using sky imaging cameras and satellite images. This method analyzes power output variability and grid stability, providing valuable insights for the renewable energy sector.
Research and Analysis in Photovoltaic Systems
Matthew Reno has been instrumental in simulating photovoltaic impacts on distribution system operations through quasi-static time-series analysis. He has also analyzed interactions and improvements from photovoltaic advanced inverter functionality, validated modeling programs for solar arrays, and analyzed algorithm discrepancies. His research also includes determining feeder photovoltaic hosting capacity and correlating limiting circuit characteristics.