Introduction: The Electricity Supply Research (ESR) Network was established in August 2000 with support from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the major companies of the UK electricity supply industry, together with manufacturers of electrical and generating plant. The Network currently has fourteen industrial members and 49 academic members. It has a number of purposes, among which is to provide industrial members with an overview of current research, with an opportunity to become involved where appropriate, and to give academic members a chance to strengthen their links within the power industry.

Objectives: The ESR is a self-funded academic and industry network used purely for ensuring the proper visibility is given to academic research amongst potentially interested industrial companies and DNOs