Smart distribution system research and education at the FREEDM systems center

This panel paper outlines the undergoing research towards the development of a novel smart distribution system at the Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management (FREEDM) Systems Center. The center´s mission is to develop fundamental and enabling technologies necessary for a next generation smart distribution systems which can facilitate seamless integration of distributed recourses. The paper will also highlight center´s education programs that are being developed for educating the next generation of power engineers who will be needed for the development and management of such systems.