Welcome

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory's (ORNL) Power Electronics and Electrical Power Systems Research Center (PEEPSRC) performs research in the areas of power electronics, electric machinery, and power systems.

Research at the Center has dramatically advanced the technology of advanced inverters, DC-DC converters, motor control techniques, efficient, compact electric machines, and high voltage, high speed power systems.

Areas of Expertise include:

  • Advanced Power Electronics
  • Electric Machines
  • Thermal Control for Power Electronics
  • Power Quality and Utility Interconnection

Working in partnership with public and private organizations, PEEPSRC researchers develop and demonstrate innovative vehicle and power systems technologies.

Highlights

Transportation - Maximum capacity . . .
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is partnering with SBE Inc. to help test and improve electric vehicle capacitors.

Vehicles - Cool ride . . .
Electric vehicle technology is accelerating at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.