Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management Systems Center
The FREEDM Systems ERC proposes a smart-grid paradigm shift that will enable the U.S. to take advantage of advances in renewable energy for a secure and sustainable future. The proposed FREEDM System is a green energy grid infrastructure that will:
- Allow "plug and play" of any energy resource or storage device, anywhere and anytime
- Manage distributed energy resources and storage devices through Distributed Intelligence
- Pioneer a scalable and secure communication backbone
- Be capable of being totally isolated from the central power grid, if necessary, continuing to operate based on 100% renewable energy
- Provide perfect power quality and guaranteed system stability
- Have improved efficiency, operating the alternating current system with a unity power factor.
The FREEDM Systems ERC is moving toward realization of its vision through breakthroughs in fundamental research (systems theory, advanced storage, and post-silicon power devices) and enabling technology development (secured communication, distributed grid intelligence, high-frequency and high-voltage power conversion, and distributed energy storage devices).
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FREEDM is developing an electric energy distribution infrastructure system with plug and play capabilities for renewable sources and energy storage systems—i.e., develop a "Smart Grid."
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Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management Systems Center
The FREEDM Systems ERC proposes a smart-grid paradigm shift that will enable the U.S. to take advantage of advances in renewable energy for a secure and sustainable future. The proposed FREEDM System is a green energy grid infrastructure that will:
- Allow "plug and play" of any energy resource or storage device, anywhere and anytime
- Manage distributed energy resources and storage devices through Distributed Intelligence
- Pioneer a scalable and secure communication backbone
- Be capable of being totally isolated from the central power grid, if necessary, continuing to operate based on 100% renewable energy
- Provide perfect power quality and guaranteed system stability
- Have improved efficiency, operating the alternating current system with a unity power factor.
The FREEDM Systems ERC is moving toward realization of its vision through breakthroughs in fundamental research (systems theory, advanced storage, and post-silicon power devices) and enabling technology development (secured communication, distributed grid intelligence, high-frequency and high-voltage power conversion, and distributed energy storage devices).
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LocationRaleigh, NC
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Lead InstitutionNorth Carolina State University
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Core PartnersArizona State university
Florida State University
Florida A&M University
Missouri University of Science and Technology
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FocusFREEDM is developing an electric energy distribution infrastructure system with plug and play capabilities for renewable sources and energy storage systems—i.e., develop a "Smart Grid." |
Graduation Date |
Education Web Page |
Research Opportunities for Undergrads |
Student Leadership Council |
Center News and Achievements
Locations
Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management Systems Center
The FREEDM Systems ERC proposes a smart-grid paradigm shift that will enable the U.S. to take advantage of advances in renewable energy for a secure and sustainable future. The proposed FREEDM System is a green energy grid infrastructure that will:
- Allow "plug and play" of any energy resource or storage device, anywhere and anytime
- Manage distributed energy resources and storage devices through Distributed Intelligence
- Pioneer a scalable and secure communication backbone
- Be capable of being totally isolated from the central power grid, if necessary, continuing to operate based on 100% renewable energy
- Provide perfect power quality and guaranteed system stability
- Have improved efficiency, operating the alternating current system with a unity power factor.
The FREEDM Systems ERC is moving toward realization of its vision through breakthroughs in fundamental research (systems theory, advanced storage, and post-silicon power devices) and enabling technology development (secured communication, distributed grid intelligence, high-frequency and high-voltage power conversion, and distributed energy storage devices).
Energy and Sustainability
Energy, Sustainability, and Infrastructure
Location
Lead Institution
Start Year
Website
Fact Sheet
Core Partners
Center News and Achievements
Additional Information
Focus
FREEDM is developing an electric energy distribution infrastructure system with plug and play capabilities for renewable sources and energy storage systems—i.e., develop a "Smart Grid."