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
Condition Monitoring and Fault Diagnostics of Distribution Transformers in the Bhutanese Utility Company: A Case Study of 11/0.4kV, 500 kVA Transformer
Devika Chhetri, Tempa Zangmo, Robert John Millar, Chenga Dorji
2026
Modeling, Simulation and Optimization - Proceedings of CoMSO 2024
Investigation on the Thermal Characteristics of 33 kV DC Vacuum Circuit Breakers Using 3-D Modeling
Ossama E. Gouda, Ahmed Hamdy Elsersy, Matti Lehtonen, Mohamed M.F. Darwish
2026
IEEE Access
Demand response potential of green hydrogen production in the green energy transition in Finland
Ilkka Jokinen, Matti Lehtonen
2026
2025 IEEE 66th International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University (RTUCON)
Cost-Optimal Dimensioning of Energy Systems in Kindergarten and Apartment Building with Renewables in a Nordic Climate
Yuchen Ju, Xinyi Hu, Juha Jokisalo, Risto Kosonen, Altti Meriläinen, Antti Kosonen, Tianchen Xue
2026
Proceedings of the 15th REHVA HVAC World Congress - CLIMA 2025 - Volume 1
Multistage coordinated planning approach for RES-rich microgrids incorporating flexible power balancing unit, V2G scheduling, and hydrogen storage systems
Hossam H. H. Mousa, Matti Lehtonen, Karar Mahmoud
2026
Applied Energy
Decarbonizing South Asia: A spatial-temporal mapping of solar, wind, and wave energy potential using ERA5
Md Pabel Sikder, Gregorio Iglesias
2026
Next Energy
University for the Future, the Future for Universities: Learning Communities that Prioritize Care
Saskia D.M. van Schaik, Jan Bransen, Aleksi Neuvonen, Björn Müller, Laura Riuttanen, Merla Kubli, Robert John Millar, Antti Rajala, Ágnes Zsóka, Peter Ache
2026
Higher Education for the Future
Towards an AI-enhanced virtual lab for education and training in home energy efficiency and demand management
Abdul Wahab, Banafshe Parizad, Sela Mafisii Eta Bloomfield, Ali Jamali, Parham Moradi, Sajjad Fattaheian Dehkordi, Rammohan Mallipeddi, Abbas S. Milani, Hamid Khayyam
2026
Results in Engineering
Analysis of Capacity Credit of Wind Power and the Influence of Hydrogen Energy Storage
Andrea Agostini, Ilkka Jokinen, Matti Lehtonen, Massimiliano Coppo
2025
IEEE Access
Network capacity impact on the flexibility of local resources in green energy transition
Emanuele Bertè, Verner Püvi, Ilkka Jokinen, Matti Lehtonen
2025
Energy Reports