New UCF-Siemens Energy Pegasus Partnership to Grow Inventive Sustainable Energy Research, Expand Educational Opportunities

A new University of Central Florida-Siemens Energy Pegasus Partnership will significantly grow impactful research in energy systems and sustainable energy and enhance how UCF prepares students to thrive in the dynamic energy industry after graduation.

UCF President Alexander N. Cartwright and Siemens Energy North America President Rich Voorberg signed the new partnership agreement Monday, expanding the university’s longstanding relationship with Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy innovation known for its work in gas and power solutions, renewable energy systems and power generation services.

Siemens Energy intends to invest a minimum of $5 million additional dollars, mostly to boost UCF’s research in the energy sector and also in talent development and executive education initiatives.

Siemens Energy has previously invested more than $13 million in research at the university since 1996. The UCF-Siemens Energy partnership also has yielded significant results in the energy workforce, with more than 900 UCF alumni currently employed by Siemens Energy, many in leadership and innovation-focused roles.

“We are grateful for Siemens Energy’s continued partnership and new investment in our talented students, world-class faculty, and innovative research,” says UCF President Alexander N. Cartwright. “We are both deeply committed to advancing energy technologies and preparing the next generation of leaders in energy, strengthening the workforce in an industry critical to our state and nation’s future.”

Cartwright and Voorberg signed the Pegasus Partnership agreement Monday during a ceremony at the Siemens Energy Innovation Center in the Central Florida Research Park.

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