Research centre

Tony Davies High Voltage Laboratory

Testing insulator breakdown

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.

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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