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POWER Engineers is a global consulting and engineering firm specializing in the delivery of integrated solutions. Since POWER Engineers began in 1976, they have grown into a 100% employee-owned, flexible and progressive consulting services and engineering firm. As innovators, they encourage new ideas and fresh approaches. As trusted advisors, they strive to be their clients’ […]

Congratulations to Tumininu (Tumi) Lawanson, for being awarded the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) 2018 3iAward! Celebrating the nation’s best innovation, ingenuity and inspiration in renewable energy and energy efficiency, the winners are based on a prestigious annual national search. Tumi Lawanson was determined to help improve electricity access and reliability in her home country, […]

Duke Energy Corp. Operations Director Sam Holeman says the utility expects to have 6,000 megawatts worth of solar power on its grid by 2024. The challenge for the industry will be integrating generation, battery storage, transmission and distribution into a unified system that meets customers growing expectations and controls costs to make a stronger utility. […]

June 21, Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, the day with the most potential sunlight, and the day with most potential to generate solar energy. At The William States Lee College of Engineering, our students, faculty and alumni are engaged in a multitude of activities that are advancing solar energy. In classrooms, our […]

As the power industry turns its focus increasingly to upgrading the transmission and distribution grid, UNC Charlotte’s Energy Production and Infrastructure Center is gearing up to find effective ways to measure the value of a more interactive and resilient grid. UNC Charlotte’s EPIC focuses on tools for pricing new energy tech

SOS Intl (SOS) announces the launch of a new distribution operations training program specific to control center employees. This comprehensive, online program focuses on the technical concepts of modern electric power distribution design, equipment, and operations. The training program is comprised of two levels. Level one includes basic distribution, electrical safety, and the fundamentals of […]

EPIC is pleased to share a report Dr. Mike Mazzola began prior to joining EPIC and then completed once joining our team. The report, Utility Storage Integration Program Prioritization of Energy Storage Needs in Southeastern U.S. examines the application and economic viability of grid-tied, utility-scale energy storage systems in the southeastern United States and was […]

EPIC is pleased to announce that SOS has joined the EPIC Affiliates Program as a KiloWatt member. Since 2002, SOS has provided industry-leading training and compliance program services to electric utilities. SOS rigorously tracks and interprets NERC Reliability Standards, expertly translating them into customized training and compliance solutions – helping to manage risk and ensure […]

Charlotte, NC and Barre, VT – February 28, 2018 – UNC Charlotte’s Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC) and SBE announced today the launch of a mutual collaboration effort to improve High Power Electronics success in industry by utilizing EPIC’s new state-of-the-art testing, simulation, and design engineering resources with SBE’s industry leading DC link technologies […]

The NC Society of Engineers offers the Ronald C. Harrell Scholarship in the amount of $2000. It is awarded each year by the Society to deserving undergraduate college students in a qualified engineering program for rising sophomores, juniors or seniors. The Harrell Scholarship will provide assistance with tuition, fees, and books for a full time […]