The South Carolina Lowcountry’s primary provider of electricity, together with the nation’s largest utility, joined Clemson University on Nov 21, 2013 to dedicate the world’s most-advanced energy systems testing and research center. The test facility , named the SCE&G Energy Innovation Center at the dedication, marked the beginning of groundbreaking research, education, and innovation at the Clemson…
World’s largest wind turbine drivetrain test facility opens in Charleston, SC
In November of 2009, the U.S. Department of Energy awarded Clemson University a $45 million grant to build and operate a facility capable of full-scale, highly accelerated testing of next-generation wind turbine technology. The U.S. DOE EERE’s objective for this project is to accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation wind turbines to reduce the…
Turbine drivetrain test lab goes to Clemson U
DOE Secretary Steven Chu recently announced that Clemson University will receive up to $45 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (the Stimulus bill) for a wind energy test facility that will enhance the performance, durability, and reliability of utility-scale wind turbines. The Department says this investment will support jobs and strengthen American leadership…