ETLAB Energy Transition LABoratory

Research lab at the University of Pavia focused on modern power systems, smart grids, renewables, flexibility markets, and asset intelligence.

ETLAB

Digital Intelligence for Modern Power Networks

ETLAB – Energy Transition Laboratory researches methods and technologies supporting the transition toward low-carbon, digitalized electricity systems.

The lab works on transmission and distribution networks planning and operation, smart grid management, active distribution networks, local flexibility markets, renewable energy integration, microgrids, green hydrogen, and AI-driven tools for asset management, state estimation, and resilient grid control.

Its mission is to generate scientific knowledge and operational solutions supporting TSOs, DSOs  and energy companies in managing complex, decarbonized power systems — bridging mathematical modeling with real-world applicability through collaboration with leading industrial partners.

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ETLAB is part of the Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Pavia.

Welcome to the University of Pavia

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10 luglio   2026

Best Poster Award for ETLAB Research at the University of Salerno Summer School

ETLAB receives the Best Poster Award at the 2026 Summer School, reaffirming its commitment to research on intelligent and sustainable power systems.

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20 giugno   2026

QS University Rankings 2027: the University of Pavia tenth in Italy, also climbs the global ranking

The University of Pavia continues to strengthen its position among the leading academic institutions at both the national and international levels, according to the latest edition of the QS World University Rankings 2027, one of the most prestigious and w

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9 giugno   2026

CIRED 2026 Brussels Workshop

Our Researcher in the 10th CIRED Workshop in Brussels, dedicated to innovation and digital transformation in electricity distribution networks, bringing together experts from academia, industry and European DSOs.

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