Work on the $49.3 million Energy Advancement and Innovation Center is just a few weeks away from crossing the finish line. With a November 2023 opening date, crews are working on finishing touches to the interior of the facility. Final inspections are pending the synchronization of the photovoltaic array with the building electrical system and rapid shut down safety system. Fire testing will be completed in November as well.
The four-floor plus an additional ground floor, Energy Advancement and Innovation Center is co-located at Carmenton with the Pelotonia Research Center. The facility is a space for Ohio State faculty, students, alumni, ENGIE Buckeye Operations researchers, local entrepreneurs and industry experts to work together on the next generation of smart energy systems, renewable energy and green mobility solutions.