Research & Collaboration
What makes us unique?
SuperGrid Institute owes its success to the people who make up our various research departments. Our teams come from diverse backgrounds in industry and academia, and their wealth of experience and skills make the Institute unique. Each individual brings specific expertise to the table.
This melting pot of knowledge offers opportunities for specialists from different fields to collaborate on new and innovative solutions to technical problems.
The Institute also benefits from close collaborative relationships with industry and academic institutions. The complementary strengths of our partners provide insights and innovative approaches to technical challenges. At the same time, we retain total independence in our research. Public-private investments and collaborative projects finance our work.
SuperGrid Institute’s state-of-the-art research facilities, test platforms and laboratories at the Villeurbanne and Grenoble sites are key to the success of our five research departments.
Latest scientific publications
Estimation of positive lightning impulse breakdown voltage for sphere-barrier-plane configuration in pressurized dry air using design of experiments
The aim of this work is to investigate the influence of dielectric barriers on the breakdown voltage in pressurized ai rinsulated rod-plane gaps.
Solid insulation electrical endurance assessment under square voltage
Medium-frequency transformers (MFTs) are subjected to distinct electrical stresses compared to conventional 50 Hz transformers.
AC to DC conversion of Over Head Lines
Main benefits and challenges of AC to DC conversion of OHL , with a technical focus on insulation coordination for the dedicated metallic return.
