NCSU FREEDM Systems Center

University

NCSU FREEDM Systems Center researches solid-state transformers and power electronics for grid modernization.

Sector: power-electronics
HQ: NC, US
Stories: 4 on MGRID.org

Stories about NCSU FREEDM Systems Center (4)

Virginia Tech CPES Is the Second-Most-Important US Academic

May 2, 2026 · Power Electronics

4 sources Virginia Tech CPES annual research expenditures $6-7M across power-electronics scope. 400 kW SST extremely fast EV charger in cascaded MV-to-380VDC configuration
ARPA-E Modular Solid-State Transformer Program Awards Georgia Tech

April 15, 2026 · Power Electronics

4 sources ARPA-E Modular SST program within CIRCUITS initiative, Georgia Tech anchor awardee. GA Tech project: 4-13 kV SST module, up to 50 kW single-phase / 150 kW three-phase, SiC-based
The Solid-State Transformer Industry Faces a Trained-Engineer Shortage That Will Bottleneck 2026-2028 Production Ramp

February 28, 2026 · Analysis

4 sources Global combined US + European power-electronics PhD graduation: ~100-200/year — materially less than SST industry demand. Mid-career SST power-electronics engineer 2025 compensation: $250K-$450K, up ~40% from 2022
Solid-State Transformer Workforce Pipelines: How NCSU, Virginia Tech, ETH Zurich, and Industry Are Trying to Close the Engineer Shortage

January 27, 2026 · Analysis

4 sources NCSU FREEDM: ~15-25 power-electronics PhDs/yr, 30-60% SST-specific dissertations. Virginia Tech CPES: ~20-30 power-electronics PhDs/yr, ~20-40% SST-specific