St. Thomas Center for Microgrid Research

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The St. Thomas Center for Microgrid Research is dedicated to improving the reliability and resiliency of our electric grid. Through our educational programs, research, and partnerships, we are building the human and operational capacity needed for the 21st century grid.

The Center strives to be a resource to the power community to transition to carbon free electricity and produce innovative engineers and technology leaders for the 21st century. We aim to be one of the premier applied engineering research centers in the area of distributed energy resources and microgrids enabling a secure, resilient and carbon-free electric grid for the 21st century.