Power Networks Research Academy

Mar 2013

Electricity Transmission

Reference:

Status: Live

Start Date: Mar 2013

End Date: Unknown

Funding Licencee(s): National Grid Electricity System Operator

Contact: National Grid TO Innovation Team

Funding Mechanism Innovation Funding Incentive

Research Area: None

Core Technology(ies): Modelling

Estimated Expenditure: £10,257,000.00

Introduction: The Power Networks Research Academy (PNRA) has been established through a strategic partnership agreement between the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), electricity transmission and distribution companies, related manufacturers and consultants, that will fund and support PhD researchers in power industry related projects and help maintain and improve the research and teaching capacity in power engineering subjects.

Objectives: The Power Networks Academy aims to:

Promote the R&D of power networks at UK Universities
Improve the teaching of related subject at those Universities
Deliver relevant research.