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The role of electric energy will be central in the future energy system. Electric energy is not only the most superior form of energy to transport over long distances with low losses, it is also often directly produced (wind, PV). Moreover, it is the form of energy that is most flexible for use and easily controllable. Increases in efficiency are often achieved by changing to electric energy (e.g. oil or gas fired heating to heat pumps or petrol driven cars to electric vehicles).

The research and teaching focus of the high voltage laboratory (HVL, group Prof. Franck) is in the area of “technologies for future electric power transmission systems”.