The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $1,500,000 Project Grant titled "ASCENT: BOOSTING CYBER AND PHYSICAL RESILIENCE OF POWER ELECTRONICS-DOMINATED DISTRIBUTION GRIDS IN ENERGY SPACE" to the San Diego State University Research Foundation under the NSF Directorate for Engineering (CFDA 47.041) program. The project aims to develop an innovative sensing and control system to enhance the cyber-physical resilience of power distribution systems with a high penetration of power electronics-interfaced resources like renewable energy, energy storage, and electric vehicles. Key product deliverables include a cyber-attack detector to differentiate cyber-attacks from physical disturbances, and an open-source, hardware-verified microgrid simulation platform to accelerate clean energy technology innovation. The project will also contribute to improving energy equity by enabling these resources to power distribution systems during extreme weather events, and provide STEM education and workforce development opportunities, particularly in Hispanic communities. The 4-year project period runs from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2027.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $1.5m | 8/11/23 |
Grant Number | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort ascending) |
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D1097602SA1082A05B338A7802S | Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | Project Grant 2328205 | $500.0k | 2/26/24 |