The world-class Advanced Virtual Energy Simulation Training and Research (AVESTAR®) Center at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is dedicated to accelerating progress toward achieving operational excellence for commercial-scale, clean energy plants. 

With two locations in Morgantown, WV, one at the NETL and the other at West Virginia University’s National Research Center for Coal and Energy, the AVESTAR Center is accomplishing its vital mission by bringing together:

• Advanced dynamic simulation, control, and virtual plant technologies
• Real-time, high-fidelity dynamic simulators with full-scope operator training systems (OTS)  
• 3D virtual immersive training systems (ITS)
• State-of-the-art ITS/OTS simulator facilities representing an integrated energy plant and control room environment
• Leading energy researchers and industry experts 

to provide:

• High-quality, hands-on, simulator-based workforce training delivered by an experienced team of power industry training professionals
• Enhanced engineering education with experiential simulation-based learning
• Internationally-recognized research and development on safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations