Generac partnered with the Laboratory for Energy And Power Solutions (LEAPS) at Arizona State University on a successful proposal for the Defense University Research-to-Adoption (DURA) initiative, funded by the Office of Naval Research (ONR). The project, titled “Electric Grid Reliability, Resiliency, and Security,” focuses on developing and testing technologies to enhance the next-generation grid.
As part of this effort, Generac deployed its ARC microgrid control system—also known as the Generac Renewable Controller—to serve as the central controller for the LEAPS microgrid system. The ARC integrates and manages all assets within the research platform, providing seamless control, coordination, and optimization of distributed resources.
The testbed microgrid solution includes an Ideal Power 30C3 inverter paired with Blue Planet Energy LX HV LFP batteries. The ARC controller provides the microgrid software interface, real-time control, and visibility necessary for testing and validating advanced grid algorithms.
Through this academic-industry collaboration, the LEAPS platform is being used to simulate and study conditions that will define the future of grid reliability and resilience. This advanced microgrid environment empowers researchers to develop and refine strategies for cyber-secure, flexible, and intelligent power distribution systems—laying the groundwork for more secure and adaptive microgrid networks.
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