NC Clean Technology Center

A dark grey, 4-door sedan electric vehicle connected to a charging station.

Dec 2, 2024

Interactive map and infographics support EV charging accessibility and preparation in North Carolina

The infographics include a short history of the different charging systems, power ratings, plug-in locations within 50 miles of North Carolina, the top three counties by charger count, and the average new plugs per year over the past five years. Charts are used to indicate the plug’s power distribution as well as the plug density.

A series of black solar panels on a residential roof; a chimney is off to the left and the sky if a deep blue with a wisp of white clouds.

Nov 4, 2024

Clean energy: a solution for resiliency

Natural disasters can have a devastating impact on communities, causing loss of life, property damage, and negative health impacts. In the aftermath of a natural disaster, many consider what could’ve been done to prevent some of the damages, and what can be done in the future to address these issues.

Oct 24, 2024

States consider cost allocation for grid upgrades and use of grid-enhancing technologies

Raleigh, NC – (October 23, 2024) The NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its Q3 2024 edition of The 50 States of Grid Modernization. The quarterly series provides insights on state regulatory and legislative discussions and actions on grid modernization, utility business model and rate reforms, energy storage, microgrids, and demand response. The report…

Student and staff examine solar array on top of Fitts-Woolard Hall wearing PPE.

Jun 4, 2024

NC Clean Energy Technology Center gets $2 million grant for community projects

As part of the current presidential administration’s Investing in America initiative, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is giving $22 million to various institutions to improve efficiency in large-scale renewable energy and energy storage. This includes $2 million to a team led by NC State’s North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC).

A group of installers lay a rectangular solar panel into a larger array.

Jun 6, 2023

Solar and (much) more: NC Clean Energy Technology Center marks 35 years

The North Carolina Solar Center was established in 1987 as an outgrowth of the Solar House, an educational resource and laboratory on the NC State University campus designed to demonstrate how solar energy could power an individual home.

A row of alternative fuel vehicles sitting in a row. A passenger sedan, a firetruck, a utility truck and pickup truck.

May 30, 2023

Driving awareness and adoption of clean transportation technologies at Alternative Fuel Vehicle Demonstration Days

The North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) at NC State University welcomed hundreds of attendees celebrating Earth Month for two Clean Transportation Demonstration Days as well as several vehicle displays and Ride & Drive events hosted throughout April.

Apr 8, 2019

Meet winners of NC State’s 2019 Sustainability Awards

Here are this year’s honorees for outstanding sustainability achievements.