Power systems and High Voltage Engineering
The focus areas of research in power systems and high voltage engineering are distribution networks, their system solutions and reliability engineering, power system components´ load capacity and ageing, control and monitoring systems including computer applications, automation and communication solutions, end use analysis and power quality.

The strategic focus areas of teaching and research are:
- Loading, aging, diagnostics and condition monitoring of components such as lines, transformers, switchgear, generators.
- New methods for power system fault indication and location, especially utilization of fast phenomena like traveling waves, transients and partial discharges.
- Power system technology, reliability engineering, optimal planning.
- ICT-applications in power systems. Automation systems, measurements, communication, Smart Grids.
- Energy efficiency, electric vehicle charging systems, integration of distributed energy resources.
Research is performed in close collaboration with the electrical industry, utilities and authorities.
The group is led by Professor Matti Lehtonen.
Group members
Latest publications
Improving Dielectric Properties of Electrical Machines Insulating Varnish Using SiO2Nanoparticles
Hanaa M. Ahmed, Nagat M.K. Abdel-Gawad, Waleed A. Afifi, Diaa Eldin A. Mansour, Mohamed M.F. Darwish
2023
2022 23rd International Middle East Power Systems Conference, MEPCON 2022
Intelligent Control for Wind Turbines Connected to Utility Grid using MPC
Mostafa Al-Gabalawy, Mohamed M.M. Salama, Ibrahim A. Abdel-Sattar, Mohamed M.F. Darwish
2023
2022 23rd International Middle East Power Systems Conference, MEPCON 2022
Special Issue "Modern Energy Storage Technologies towards Decarbonized Power Systems"
Abdelfatah Ali, Mostafa Shaaban, Karar Mahmoud, Osama A. Mohammed
2023
Energies
Optimal operating scheme of neighborhood energy storage communities to improve power grid performance in smart cities
Fernando V. Cerna, Mahdi Pourakbari-Kasmaei, Raone G. Barros, Ehsan Naderi, Matti Lehtonen, Javier Contreras
2023
Applied Energy
Impact of On-grid Photovoltaic System on Thermal Performance of the Oil-filled Transformers
Mohamed M.F. Darwish, Amin Samy, Ahmed A. Abbas, Diaa Eldin A. Mansour, Sayed A. Ward
2023
2022 23rd International Middle East Power Systems Conference, MEPCON 2022
A Distributed Framework for Intense Ramping Management in Distribution Networks
Sajjad Fattaheian-Dehkordi, Ali Abbaspour, Mahmud Fotuhi-Firuzabad, Matti Lehtonen
2023
IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid
Studying Direct Lightning Stroke Impact on Human Safety near HVTL Towers Considering Two Layer Soils and Ionization Influence
Osama E. Gouda, Adel Z. El Dein, Sara Yassin Omar, Mohamed M.F. Darwish, Matti Lehtonen
2023
IEEE Access
A Droop-Based Frequency Controller for Parallel Operation of VSCs and SG in Isolated Microgrids
Wessam Arafa Hafez, Karar Mahmoud, Abdelfatah Ali, Mostafa F. Shaaban, Poria Hasanpor Divshali, Matti Lehtonen
2023
2022 23rd International Middle East Power Systems Conference, MEPCON 2022
Cost-Optimal Renovation Solutions for Detached Rural Houses in Severe Cold Regions of China
Xinyi Hu, Juha Jokisalo, Risto Kosonen, Matti Lehtonen, Teng Shao
2023
Buildings
INDOOR CLIMATE OF DETACHED RURAL HOUSES WITH INTERMITTENT AND CONTINUOUS HEATING IN CHINESE SEVERE COLD REGION
Xinyi Hu, Juha Jokisalo, Risto Kosonen, Matti Lehtonen, Teng Shao
2023
SISÄILMASTOSEMINAARI 2023