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SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy is sponsored by South Carolina Department of Commerce (U.S. Economic Development Administration Tech Hub grant funding). This Tech Hub, led by the South Carolina Department of Commerce, aims to be a global leader in advanced energy, with a focus on cyber-secure grid resilience technologies and improving the energy supply chain.
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SC Nexus for Advanced Grid Resilient Energy | South Carolina Department of Commerce The SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS) South Carolina: the advanced energy industry’s next power move South Carolina advances energy innovation through NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas Receive SC Nexus newsletters Relocate or expand your operations in SC Advancing America’s clean energy transition begins with SC NEXUS As a U.S. Economic Development Administration-designated Tech Hub, South Carolina is turning the promise of advanced energy into reality.
By leveraging our manufacturing strength and research excellence, we are developing, testing, and deploying solutions to meet rising demand, enhance grid resilience, strengthen national security and advance energy independence on a global scale. In addition to providing testing of technologies, companies and entrepreneurs can also benefit from: Robust funding and funding support opportunities. Comprehensive entrepreneur development.
Tech Hub Lifetime Designation In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) designated the SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS) one of 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs nationwide. Led by S. C.
Commerce, SC NEXUS, a consortium of more than 50 members, aims to be a global leader in advanced resilient energy by developing, testing and deploying exportable electricity technologies tools. In July 2024, the EDA awarded funding to four SC NEXUS projects to further build out the tech hub’s capacity to quickly commercialize new energy technologies, as well as raise awareness of advanced energy employment opportunities.
SC NEXUS is one of only 12 tech hubs across the nation to receive the EDA’s implementation grant funds. Read S. C.
Commerce's press release . SC NEXUS leverages the region’s dynamic manufacturing base, superior research capabilities, and proven record of public-private collaboration to commercialize emerging energy storage materials and manufacturing techniques, as well as strengthen domestic manufacturing and national energy security.
South Carolina hosts growth and charged for the future SC NEXUS offers companies and entrepreneurs the perfect environment to DEVELOP, TEST and DEPLOY exportable electricity technologies.
Through SC NEXUS test beds and assets, we will leverage the region’s dynamic manufacturing base, superior research capabilities, and proven record of public-private collaboration to commercialize emerging energy storage materials and manufacturing techniques.
Federally funded SC Nexus test beds and assets Carolina Institute for Battery Innovation (CIBI) A large stationary battery manufacturing pilot line built at the University of South Carolina is set to improve performance of battery energy storage systems and recycle used battery components, crucial for stabilizing the power grid and supporting renewable energy.
Connect with the CIBI testbed Economic Development through Grid Emulation (EDGE) Upgrades to the North Charleston Electrical Grid Testing Facility, led by Clemson University, will allow new technologies to be tested in simulated, real-world conditions.
Energy storage system integration Connect with the EDGE testbed Grid Enabled Cyber Operations Range (GECO) At the Savannah River National Laboratory, cybersecurity testing provides a proving ground for next-generation grid technologies. These tests evaluate every step of the supply chain to identify vulnerabilities and ensure that products are secure and reliable before reaching the market.
Minimizing grid disruptions Simulate and evaluate cyber threats 17 miles of off grid transmission lines Connect with the GECO testbed Connect with the testbeds Workforce and training initiatives Driving innovation and talent South Carolina is building the workforce to match its energy ambitions — through partnerships that span early education, technical training and direct-to-industry career pathways.
Education and Workforce Center (EWC) Led by the SC Technical College System, the Education and Workforce Center (EWC) is creating hands-on training and career-connected education aligned with advanced energy roles across the state. The employer collaborative gives companies a direct role in shaping talent pipelines, co-development programs that match their real-world workforce needs.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Exchange (eiX) Led by the South Carolina Research Authority, this project will provide comprehensive business, technical and hands-on training, leverage and connect assets of existing entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem across the SC NEXUS hub, and deploy additional capital and incentives to support new and growing startups.
Additional SC assets and resources ReadySC™ connects new and expanding companies to skilled labor, delivering custom training fast. Apprenticeship Carolina™ works with the technical college system to address talent needs in the pipeline.
SC's advanced energy ecosystem South Carolina is home to 300+ leading players across the advanced energy industry Through SC NEXUS we leverage our test beds, research assets, and manufacturing base to lead innovation across advanced energy areas. This Tech Hub catalyzes a globally competitive, end to end value chain for resilient and sustainable energy that strengthens national security and drives economic growth.
Securing South Carolina’s energy future SC NEXUS’ three advanced energy target areas are generation , transmission and distribution , and storage across the energy spectrum.
A Tech Hubs Designation is a strong endorsement of the SC NEXUS region’s plan to supercharge a critical technology ecosystem and become a global innovation leader during the next decade, creating jobs and improving opportunities for South Carolinians while helping to secure the nation's economic and national security priorities.
Pursuing the Tech Hubs designation is in line with Governor Henry McMaster’s Executive Order 2023-18, designed to secure South Carolina’s energy future. Related efforts will complement and reinforce the work of powerSC, which the executive order established. Additionally, SC NEXUS has garnered support from South Carolina’s entire federal legislative delegation, as well as key leaders from the South Carolina House and Senate.
SC NEXUS is one of only five Tech Hubs focused on advanced energy, and one of only three Tech Hubs in the Southeast U.S. SC NEXUS' focus is centered on five target rural counties across South Carolina South Carolina population growth in the last decade. The new energy economy is expected to create 14,000+ jobs in South Carolina by 2030, based on its current trajectory.
The power of working together A public and private consortium led by S. C. Commerce, SC NEXUS currently consists of more than 50 members, including seven core members.
In addition to S. C. Commerce, the initial, core members are Savannah River National Lab , Clemson University , South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (SC Competes), South Carolina State University , South Carolina Technical College System , and the University of South Carolina .
Consortium Membership Form SC NEXUS Consortium Members (Phase 2) Learn more about the Governor's Nuclear Advisory Committee Governor's Nuclear Advisory Committee SC Nexus and advanced energy news South Carolina advances energy innovation through NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas COLUMBIA, S. C. – The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.
C. Commerce) today shared continued progress in advancing South Carolina’s leadership in energy innovation through SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS) and its partnership in the NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas (Carolinas Grid Engine).
South Carolina advances energy innovation through NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas SC NEXUS and SCRA announce Entrepreneurship and Innovation Exchange project launch The South Carolina Department of Commerce’s SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS) division, in partnership with the South Carolina Research Authority ( SC NEXUS and SCRA announce Entrepreneurship and Innovation Exchange project launch SC NEXUS receives federal approval to expand across South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.
C. – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has approved a request to expand the geographic footprint of SC NEXUS for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS) to include the entire state of South Carolina. SC NEXUS receives federal approval to expand across South Carolina Connect to learn more about SC NEXUS
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SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy is funded by South Carolina Department of Commerce (U.S. Economic Development Administration Tech Hub grant funding). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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