Welcome to GRAPES
The goal of the Research Center on GRid-connected Advanced Power Electronic Systems (GRAPES) is to accelerate the adoption and insertion of power electronics into the electric grid, in order to improve system stability, flexibility, controllability, robustness, and economy.
GRAPES is partially funded by the Industry/University Cooperative Research Center program of the National Science Foundation, while industry members fund the bulk of our research. Our work with industry focuses on improving power electronics technology and integrating it with the needs of industry and of the power grid as a whole.
Become a Part of the Stable Power Grid Solution
The stronger our network of allies, the more successfully we protect our energy delivery systems and infrastructure. Whether you are a student, industry leader, or concerned business owner, your support or involvement can help awareness and research to keep the power grid safe, stable, and economical.
Become a Student
Interested in being on the forefront of smart power grid research, with access to expert faculty and industry mentors?
Become a Member
Our industry members receive access to our facilities, faculty, and research, as well as opportunities to directly influence the path of our research.
Preview Our Research
Our teams conduct research and develop innovative tools and technologies for advanced power electronic systems and the “smart” grid.
Latest News
GRAPES Semi-Annual Industrial Advisory Board Meeting-Spring 2016
Registration information on our GRAPES Semi-Annual Industrial Advisory Board Meeting – Spring 2016.
Open to members and invited guests.
For more information contact T.A. Walton, tawalton@uark.edu, 479-575-4487.
Professors Alan Mantooth and Jing Yang recognized as campus leaders in research funding
The University of Arkansas recently honored its “Top 15 in 2015” class of research award recipients in a ceremony Tuesday in Sturgis Hall at the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House. The offices of the provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs and vice provost for...
Fayetteville Ranked as 3rd Best Place to Live in the U.S.
Fayetteville has been growing more and more each year and with growth comes attention. The 2016 U.S News and World Report ranked the best places to live in the U.S. and Fayetteville, Arkansas came in third on the list.
NSF Grant Will Help Researchers Change Power for Data Centers from AC to DC
Electrical engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas' Center for Grid-Connected Advanced Power Electronics Systems, or GRAPES, have received $300,000 – part of a $1.1 million grant to Binghamton University – from the National Science Foundation to help...
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