National Center for Reliable Electric Power Transmission

Alan Mantooth, executive director
2055 South Innovation Way
479-575-4838

National Center for Reliable Electric Power Transmission website

The National Center for Reliable Electric Power Transmission in the College of Engineering is located in a new building at the Arkansas Research and Technology Park. The center seeks to research and develop prototypes of advanced power electronics systems for applications in the power grid, including both protection and storage devices.

The center also serves as a test facility for advanced power electronic circuit and package designs for distribution-level voltages and high currents. The center is a unique educational resource for students interested in working in the power utility and power electronics sectors.