en.Wedoany.com Reported - SPOC Energy has partnered with the Alabama Mobility and Power Center (AMP) at The University of Alabama to deploy a next-generation DC microgrid system at the AMP Power Research Center, supporting the testing and development of emerging energy technologies.
The deployed SPOC DC Power Grid is a containerized, purpose-built power system designed to test and demonstrate megawatt-class DC power distribution and the advanced role of energy storage. The system features a 1100V DC bus supporting multi-megawatt power flow, enabling real-world testing while simulating and evaluating complex energy environments, including multiple power sources, energy storage systems, and dynamic load conditions.
Dr. Ben Gully, Chief Technology Officer of SPOC Energy, stated that the future of electrification depends on scalable and resilient power architectures to support increasingly dynamic energy demands, and that collaboration with the University of Alabama helps accelerate the development of next-generation DC power systems that will impact everything from AI infrastructure to grid modernization.
The installation reflects a shift toward DC-based power systems. DC systems offer higher efficiency, greater redundancy, and increased flexibility in high-demand applications such as AI-driven data centers, microgrids, industrial electrification, and distributed energy infrastructure. Located within the AMP Power Research Center, the installation serves both as a functional research asset and a showcase for modern power infrastructure innovation, supporting engagement with engineers, researchers, students, policymakers, and industry stakeholders.
Mike Malley, Director of the Alabama Mobility and Power Center, stated that the AMP program focuses on accelerating innovation in mobility and power systems, and that SPOC Energy's technology provides a key platform for testing, demonstration, and education, helping bridge the gap between advanced research and real-world deployment. The installation also integrates digital experience features, enabling visitors, researchers, and industry stakeholders to gain a deeper understanding of DC power architectures, energy storage integration, and next-generation grid technologies through dynamic visualizations and educational content.
SPOC Energy has deployed over 2,000 DC microgrids and installed more than 80,000 systems across over 40 countries on five continents. The company designs and manufactures advanced power conversion systems and motor control automation, used in mission-critical applications in harsh environments such as oil and gas, marine, data centers, and mobile power. The Alabama Mobility and Power Center (AMP) at The University of Alabama is a research initiative focused on advancing next-generation energy storage, mobility, and power systems, driving innovation in electrification, grid modernization, and sustainable energy technologies through collaboration with industry partners.
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