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
Present and Future of DC Circuit Breakers for HVDC Grids
The development of DC Circuit Breakers (dcCB) for high-voltage direct current (HVdc) transmission systems poses significant challenges. Discover the latest advancements aimed at achieving low loss, high power density, and affordability in mission-critical applications.
Assessment of two DC voltage droop options for small-signal stability in MMC-based multi-terminal DC grids
This study analyzes the stability of multi-terminal HVDC grids with different vendor control strategies for DC voltage regulation.
Design of a single branch of energy storage submodules connected to HVDC systems to support AC grids
Feasibility of connecting storage to HVDC systems for power oscillation damping, fast frequency response, and wind power smoothing.
