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Tony Davies High Voltage Laboratory

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We are a world-leading research centre for dielectric materials, insulation systems, high voltage phenomena and renewables integration that innovates the way forward towards a sustainable electric grid.

Part of Engineering, Electronics and computer science

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We have several active industrial partnerships, and our state-of-the-art facilities are also used for commercial testing, supported by a specialist engineering team.

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About us

We carry out research in all areas of electric power engineering, from advanced materials to electric grid operation, including condition monitoring, high voltage engineering, plasma and space science.

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Research activities

Our research spans a wide range of themes in electric power engineering, focused primarily on experimentation supported by theoretical modelling and simulation studies

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Facilities and certification

We are a fully equipped and certified laboratory for research and testing in high voltage.

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Commercial testing

We offer commercial testing, technical consultancy and a modelling/simulation service to support industrial customers through a range of activities.

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News

Stay up to date with our activities and new developments.

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Our people

We are a vibrant group of academics and researchers that specialises in various themes of electric power engineering.

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Research projects

Our research projects are application orientated and have substantial industrial involvement.

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Publications

Learn more about our recent research findings and publications

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Contact us

Get in touch for more information on PhD posts, our commercial testing activities, and any other research or otherwise enquiry.

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