Wisconsin Electric Machines and Power Electronics Consortium
WEMPEC graduate David Skrovanek is finding success in the Wisconsin startup scene with Skylark Energy Solutions, looking to increase the dynamic power capacity of existing transmission lines through improved monitoring.
We are very excited to announce that Prof. Daniel Costinett has joined WEMPEC as of Summer 2026! Read a profile on the newest WEMPEC faculty member.
The Shepherd Express from Milwaukee discusses the concept of using microgrids to power data centers with Prof. Rob Cuzner, researcher Ali Moghassemi (both UW-Milwaukee), and WEMPEC Prof. Giri Venkataramanan.
At the 2026 Formula Sun Grand Prix Badger Solar Racing qualified for the American Solar Challenge for the first time in club history.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering has introduced a new tuition model for most of its online engineering graduate programs, expanding access for working professionals while maintaining the academic rigor and reputation of a top-ranked engineering institution.
Mahima Gupta is the principal investigator on a new project within ARPA-E's Disruptive DC Converters for Grid Resilient Infrastructure to Deliver Secure energy (DC-GRIDS) program investigating new ways to bring down the initial costs of multi-terminal high-voltage direct current substations and make the technology cost-competitive with AC systems.