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UNC Charlotte selected to lead NSF Engines grant to modernize US power grid
UNC Charlotte has been selected to lead a National Science Foundation (NSF) Engines grant to modernize the U.S. power grid, with up to $160 million in funding over the next decade. The grant aims to address grid strain, surging energy demand from AI, and security concerns, leveraging the region's energy research expertise and industry partners like Duke Energy and Siemens.
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