Our research goes along 3 main axes:
We seek innovative solutions to problems of power system reliability and security, demand-side participation, distributed generation integration and planning and operation of the electricity grids of the future.
We investigate breakdown mechanisms in ageing power system plant infrastructure, novel insulation materials and techniques for aerospace and conventional electric utility applications.
We are also proud to be the home of the National Grid High Voltage Research Centre.
We develop the new power system protection, control and communication methodologies needed to improve service reliability and effectively take advantage of dispersed sources of generation.
We are also proud to be the home of the National Grid High Voltage Research Centre. The Centre consist of the largest and best equipped high voltage laboratory of any UK University and now include facilities for teaching and research on topics such as power system protection and insulating materials.
Take a tour of our high-voltage test lab with Dr Ian Cotton as featured on BBC News:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7413828.stm
We offer great opportunities for postgraduate training through our course-based MSc and research-driven PhD/EngD programmes. See MSc and PhD/EngD programmes.
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