NDSU Peltier Complex Electrical Construction
NDSU Peltier Complex | Agricultural Research Facility Electrical Construction Fargo, North Dakota
Building A $75 Million Agricultural Research Facility at NDSU
The Peltier Complex at North Dakota State University is a $75 million, state-of-the-art agricultural research facility designed to advance food and agricultural innovation. The facility supports research in food science, meat science, muscle biology, food safety, nutrition, consumer sensory traits, and the development of new agricultural products.
Rick Electric, now a division of Hunt Electric, served as the primary electrical contractor for the project, providing electrical construction and generator services to support the facility’s specialized research environments and long-term operations.
Supporting Advanced Agricultural Research with Reliable Infrastructure
Research facilities require dependable electrical systems capable of supporting laboratories, specialized equipment, and complex day-to-day operations. The Peltier Complex brings several agricultural research disciplines together in one modern facility, creating new opportunities for collaboration, education, and product development.
Through coordinated electrical construction and generator services, Hunt Electric helped establish the reliable infrastructure required to support NDSU researchers and the evolving needs of the agricultural industry.
Scope of Work
Rick Electric, now part of Hunt Electric, provided:
- Primary electrical construction
- Generator services
- Electrical infrastructure supporting agricultural research operations
- Coordinated electrical systems serving the new facility
Key Features
State-of-the-Art Agricultural Research Facility
The complex was developed to support multidisciplinary agricultural and food research.
Key research areas include:
- Food science
- Meat science
- Muscle biology
- Food safety
- Nutrition
- Consumer sensory traits
- New agricultural product development
Reliable Electrical Infrastructure
The facility required dependable electrical systems to support specialized research activities and daily operations.
Key project elements included:
- Primary electrical contractor services
- Electrical construction throughout the facility
- Infrastructure supporting modern research environments
- Systems designed for long-term institutional use
Generator Services for Operational Reliability
Generator services provide an important layer of support for a facility centered on research, testing, and specialized equipment.
Key benefits included:
- Backup power support
- Improved operational resilience
- Infrastructure supporting continuity for critical facility functions
- Coordinated integration with the electrical construction scope
Why Hunt Electric
Hunt Electric delivers electrical construction and generator solutions for higher education and research facilities that depend on reliable, coordinated infrastructure. Through the experience of Rick Electric and Hunt Electric’s broader capabilities, our team supports complex institutional projects designed to advance research, education, and regional industry.
Powering Research That Moves Agriculture Forward
From university laboratories to advanced research facilities, Hunt Electric delivers electrical solutions that support innovation, reliability, and long-term institutional performance.
From routine maintenance to large-scale installations, Hunt Electric delivers dependable, code-compliant electrical services tailored to your project’s needs.
