Grid Resilience, Electrification & Energy Systems Testing
The AMP Power Research Lab enables utilities, manufacturers, and technology providers to test and validate next-generation power systems that support electrified transportation and advanced energy infrastructure. The facility provides a controlled environment to evaluate how emerging technologies interact with the grid before large-scale deployment.
Through real-world hardware testing, system integration, and advanced communications infrastructure, the lab helps partners develop solutions that improve grid reliability, support large-scale electrification, and strengthen energy resilience.
Grid Simulation and Resilience Testing
The lab allows partners to model and evaluate how energy systems respond to changing grid conditions and disruptions. These capabilities help utilities and technology providers better understand how emerging technologies impact grid stability and reliability.
- Grid resiliency and outage recovery scenarios
- Load growth and high-demand infrastructure planning
- Demand shifting and load management strategies
- Distributed energy resource (DER) integration
- Energy storage system integration
- Microgrid and grid-edge system evaluation
Power Research Lab at a Glance
- Full-Scale Test Environment: ~10,000 sq ft indoor lab with outdoor equipment pad
- Utility Service: 2,000 A, 480 V, 3-phase primary service
- DC Power Infrastructure: 1,100 VDC SPOC DC Power Grid system
- Power Conversion Capacity: 2 MW AC inverter capacity (2 × 1 MW), 1 MW DC-DC conversion capacity (2 × 500 kW)
- On-Site Generation: 1.25 MW diesel generator (microgrid system)
- Energy Storage (BESS): 250 kWh current capacity (Smartville 360), Expandable to ~1.5 MWh total capacity
- Renewable Energy: 30 kW rooftop solar PV array
- EV Charging Infrastructure: 12 charging stations (DC fast charge + Level 2)
- Connected Systems: Private 5G ORAN network for real-time communication and control
- Controls & Monitoring: Integrated PLC, SCADA, HMI, and advanced control systems
Electrification and Charging Infrastructure Research
The lab supports research on the integration of electrified transportation systems with power infrastructure. By studying how charging infrastructure interacts with the grid, the lab helps develop solutions that enable large-scale electrification without compromising reliability.
- EV charging infrastructure integration with the grid
- Grid-independent and resilient charging strategies
- Autonomous and mobile EV charging systems
- Energy management for fleet electrification
- Charging infrastructure planning for high-demand environments
Smart Infrastructure and Connected Energy Systems
The AMP Power Research Lab integrates advanced communications technologies with power systems to support the next generation of connected intelligent energy infrastructure. As electrification and digitalization converge, reliable, secure, and high-performance connectivity becomes essential to enabling real-time control, automation, and optimization of energy systems.
Through partnerships with industry leaders, AMP provides a secure, real-world environment to test how communications networks, power systems, and connected devices operate together at scale.
5G ORAN Innovation Testbed
AMP operates a private 5G ORAN (Open Radio Access Network) testbed that enables secure, real-time communication across connected energy and mobility systems. This platform supports integration of grid infrastructure, EV charging, and connected devices—providing the foundation for advanced applications such as autonomous charging, smart grid management, and industrial IoT.
- Low-latency, secure connectivity for energy systems
- Real-time monitoring and control of grid and charging infrastructure
- Support for autonomous and mobile charging applications
- Integration of industrial IoT and connected devices
The 5G ORAN environment enables partners to validate connected technologies in a scalable, real-world setting.
Integrated Energy Systems Innovation
By combining grid simulation, electrification research, and advanced communications infrastructure, the AMP Power Research Lab provides a comprehensive platform to evaluate how next-generation energy systems perform in real-world conditions.
From resilient grid operations to connected charging infrastructure and intelligent energy management, the lab enables partners to test, validate, and deploy solutions that support large-scale electrification and future energy demands.
Through this integrated approach, AMP helps industry and utilities reduce deployment risk, improve system performance, and accelerate the development of reliable, scalable energy infrastructure.
