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
An enhanced static converter with integrated energy storage for pumped storage plants
Explore an advanced static frequency converter with integrated energy storage for pumped storage hydropower. This innovation enhances system flexibility and cost efficiency.
Breakdown and partial discharge in dry air under non-uniform electric field for MVDC applications
Examine the breakdown and partial discharge behavior in dry air under non-uniform electric fields for medium voltage direct current (MVDC) applications. This study compares experimental and simulation results to assess insulation performance.
MVDC technologies for solar application
Explore how medium voltage DC (MVDC) technologies address the challenges of integrating remote and distributed photovoltaic (PV) plants into the grid. This paper discusses the technical solutions, including DC/DC converters and protection systems, necessary for effective MVDC integration.
