About ETLAB
ETLAB is a research laboratory dedicated to electric power systems for the energy transition, with a focus on transmission and distribution network planning and operation, power system optimization, electricity markets, and distributed energy resources.
The laboratory combines analytical and data-driven methods, including optimization, machine learning, and GIS-based approaches, to tackle challenges in grid digitalization, resilience, flexibility, renewable integration, storage systems, and active distribution networks.
Our Mission
Developing rigorous and practical solutions for planning and operating modern power systems, integrating grids, markets, and data to enable a reliable, flexible, and sustainable energy transition.
Smart Grids & Active Networks
Intelligent transmission and distribution networks, grid digitalization, monitoring, automation, and flexibility services.
Flexibility, Markets & Regulation
Local flexibility markets, ancillary services, TSO–DSO coordination, and electricity market design in systems with high renewable penetration.
Data, AI & Digital Twins
Machine learning, forecasting, predictive maintenance, and data-driven decision support for power system planning and operation.
Planning, Resilience & Sustainability
Long-term network planning, climate-resilient infrastructure, renewable and storage integration, and sustainable development of power systems.
Research Impact
By connecting infrastructure planning, operational decision-making, and electricity market design, ETLAB supports the transformation of electrical networks into intelligent platforms that can accommodate electrification, renewable generation, and emerging energy services.
The laboratory collaborates with utilities, system operators, regulators, and research institutions to translate advanced research into practical solutions for the evolving energy sector.
ETLAB
Integrating grids, markets, and data for a reliable and sustainable energy transition.