Ultra Materials for a Resilient, Smart Electricity Grid
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Ultra Materials for a Resilient, Smart Electricity Grid (Ultra EFRC) at Arizona State University is an Energy Frontier Research Center funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Ultra EFRC focuses on the fundamental science of ultra-wide bandgap materials to revolutionize power electronics for a smarter, more resilient electricity grid.
Mission
Ultra EFRC's mission is to advance the science of ultra-wide bandgap (UWBG) semiconductors to enable significant improvements in the efficiency, size, and reliability of power electronics within the electrical grid. The center's research targets the integration of renewable energy sources, reduction of energy losses, and enhancement of grid resilience through innovative materials science"About Ultra EFRC". Arizona State University. https://research.asu.edu/ultra/about..
Parent organization
Ultra EFRC is hosted by Arizona State University and receives funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, specifically as part of the Energy Frontier Research Centers initiative.
Legislation
Ultra EFRC was established through funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science without specific legislative action, as part of the DOE's efforts to advance energy science.
Partners
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- University of California Riverside
- Cornell University
- Michigan State University
- Sandia National Laboratories
- Stanford University
- University of Bristol"Partners". Arizona State University. https://research.asu.edu/ultra/partners.
Number of employees
The exact number of employees isn't specified, but Ultra EFRC involves researchers from ASU and its partner institutions.
Organization structure
Ultra EFRC's structure is focused on:
- Research Themes: Including synthesis, thermal and electronic properties, and integration of UWBG materials.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Leveraging expertise from physics, materials science, and electrical engineering.
Leader
Ultra EFRC is led by a [Director].
Divisions
- Synthesis and Impurity Incorporation
- Electronic Structure at Interfaces
- Electron-Phonon Interactions at High Fields
- Phonon Mediated Thermal Transport"Research". Arizona State University. https://research.asu.edu/ultra/research.
List of programs
- Development of novel UWBG materials for power electronics
- Research into electron-phonon interactions for better thermal management
- Studies on how these materials can be used to shrink and improve power substations
Last total enacted budget
Ultra EFRC received $12.4 million for the period from 2020 to 2024 from the U.S. Department of Energy"'Ultra materials' spark ideas for a more efficient power grid". Arizona State University. https://news.asu.edu/20200803-asu-news-ultra-materials-spark-ideas-more-efficient-power-grid..
Staff
Ultra EFRC involves scientists, postdoctoral researchers, and students from Arizona State University and its partner institutions.
Funding
Funding for Ultra EFRC comes from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, supporting research into advanced materials for grid technology.
Services provided
Ultra EFRC provides research services aimed at understanding and developing ultra-wide bandgap materials to enhance the performance of power electronics in the electricity grid, focusing on efficiency, size reduction, and resilience.
Regulations overseen
Ultra EFRC does not oversee regulations but conducts research that could inform future standards and practices in electrical engineering and grid technology.
Headquarters address
727 E Tyler St, Tempe, AZ 85281
History
Established in 2020, Ultra EFRC has been at the forefront of exploring how ultra-wide bandgap materials can revolutionize power conversion and distribution in the grid, aiming for a future where renewable energy integration is seamless and efficient.