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ECE, FREEDM, M.C. Dean Host Workshop on Energy Needs for AI Data Centers
The workshop, held at Hunt Library, convened experts from utilities, data center developers, tech companies, government and academia to build a shared understanding of data center challenges and to identify practical solutions.
John Gajda Appointed by Governor Stein to N.C. Utilities Commission
Congratulations to NC State ECE Professor of the Practice John Gajda on his appointment to the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
Hantao Cui Selected as a National Academy Gulf Research Program Early Career Fellow
Congratulations to #NCStateECE Associate Professor Hantao Cui on being named a National Academies Gulf Research Program early-career Research Fellow!
Inside ABB and NC State’s Decadeslong Partnership
ABB was the first corporate partner to move onto Centennial Campus. Now, 30 years later, the company is still working with the FREEDM Center to improve the reliability and environmental impact of electric power
Researchers Create Multi-Junction Solar Cells from Off-the-Shelf Components
A new approach from NC State ECE researchers creates multi-junction solar cells with off-the-shelf components and intermetallic bonding.
FREEDM researchers receive funding for work on grid resilience tools
Researchers in the FREEDM Systems Center received a $3.1 million research award from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance solar energy’s role in strengthening the resilience of the U.S. electricity grid.