One proposed approach to provide energy resiliency after high-impact, low-frequency events such as weather or security-related outages to the utility grid is to use multiple electric vehicles as energy sources for a DC microgrid. Examples include mobile field hospitals, emergency shelters, small campuses, or even clusters of residential homes. However, control of multiple DC sources…
On November 11th, the FREEDM community came together and celebrated Thanksgiving in their own unique way. While the traditional American staples of turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and gravy were provided by staff - many of our international students, faculty, and their families brought dishes native to their home countries to share. From curry, to kimbap, to…
The annual FREEDM Research Symposium celebrates and showcases the work done by our award-winning faculty and students. Participate in discussion about the future of renewable energy, engage with speakers, and network with other professionals at this 2 day event. Food and refreshments will be provided both days and there will be a reception starting at…
By 2050, North Carolina’s population is expected to grow to 14 million, driving unprecedented demands on North Carolina’s energy infrastructure. The 2025 Emerging Issues Forum: Future Forward Energy will bring together policymakers, industry experts and community leaders to examine these demands, focusing on resiliency, affordability and workforce development. The forum will take place on February…
Focusing on the practical and applied aspects of the power electronics business. This is not just a designer’s conference; APEC has something of interest for anyone involved in power electronics.
The 2024 Summit in Dallas featured dynamic programming with thought leadership from industry leaders, groundbreaking energy advancements, and opportunities to scale technology from lab to market. Visionaries in diverse fields, Jonathan Scott, Molly Wood, Hunter Hunt, and Dr. KR Sridhar shared insights on the future of energy technology. Attendees received exclusive previews of the technical white spaces ARPA-E may explore…
RE+ Microgrids is a new, microgrid-focused event including DC and hybrid AC/DC microgrids. The program, supported by industry-leading partners EMerge Alliance and the Microgrid Resources Coalition, will highlight the role microgrids play in today’s energy landscape. Education sessions will focus on both behind-the-meter and front-of-the meter applications and relevant advocacy and policy areas.
These meetings uniquely combine technology and business, with updates on technological advances, market trends in SiC and GaN supply chains, and keynote perspectives from senior industry executives. Each event is also accompanied by a comprehensive, expert-led tutorial aimed at helping engineers and business managers become better acquainted with SiC and GaN technology.
The State Energy Conference provides actionable insight into the business of energy, connecting technical innovation, diverse resources and industry opportunity to help drive North Carolina's regional energy economy forward with national impact. The 2025 State Energy Conference will be held in person at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC. Come to network, learn best practices, hear about…