GoT develops models, algorithms, controls, and market approaches for a grid facing rapid load growth and increasing operational complexity. Current work focuses on large loads, data centers, distributed resources, interconnection, and AI-enabled grid operations. Projects are selected with industry members and designed around decisions utilities and grid operators face today. GoT Consortium members have selected three research projects focused on data-center dynamics and stability, data-center flexibility, and DER firmness and reliability.
Challenges and Opportunities
Large new loads can arrive faster than traditional grid planning and construction processes. At the same time, flexible demand, distributed resources, advanced power electronics, and AI create new operating options.
GoT studies how to use these capabilities without compromising reliability or affordability. It also develops faster and more transparent planning and interconnection methods.
Recent Research Milestones
- February 26, 2026: The third GoT workshop, hosted by PG&E, featured research on data-center dynamics, large-load flexibility, and AI/ML at the grid edge.
- March 10, 2026: Purdue announced Tesla, PG&E, MISO, and Schneider Electric as consortium partners.
- May 2026: AES and NiSource agreed to join the consortium.
- June 2026: The first GoTC advisory board meeting.
- July 1, 2026: Purdue ECE researchers received an ACM e-Energy Best Paper Award for research on faster data-center grid connections.
July 2026
Purdue ECE researchers received an ACM e-Energy Best Paper Award
The paper, “Flexible Connection to Accelerate Load Interconnection in Partially Measured Distribution Grids,” was recognized at the 17th ACM International Conference on Future and Sustainable Energy Systems (ACM e-Energy 2026), held June 22-25 in Banff, Alberta, Canada. ACM e-Energy is a leading conference for research at the intersection of computing, communication and smart, sustainable energy systems.
GoT strengthens the systems that deliver electricity to industry and communities. Its research targets reliability, affordability, capacity, and faster deployment of new loads and grid resources. The consortium also connects Purdue research with industry decisions and workforce needs.
Research Facilities
Facilities supporting Grid of Tomorrow researchRosen Center for Advanced Computing
Including the Anvil supercomputer
Integrated Intelligent Electric Power Grid Laboratory
Knoy Hall of Technology