The University of Southampton

The Tony Davies High Voltage Laboratory (TDHVL) is an active centre for research into dielectric materials and insulation systems, as well as high voltage and related phenomena. We are part of the Electrical Power Engineering (EPE) Research Group. Our state-of-the-art facilities are also used for commercial testing, supported by a specialist engineering team who are all actively involved in internationally leading research.

  • 4 March 2024

    Tony Davies High Voltage Laboratory pioneering...

    In a landmark initiative with Network Rail, the Tony Davies High Voltage Laboratory TDHVL at the University of Southampton unveils the successful advancement to Phase 3 of the "" Network Rail - Overline Electrical Clearances "" project, demonstrating a pivotal shift towards economical railway electrification, with potential savings estimated in the range of tens to hundreds of millions.

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  • 23 January 2024

    High Voltage Lab Team Celebrates Christmas with...

    Members of the Tony Davies High Voltage Laboratory came together to celebrate the spirit of Christmas with a delightful dinner.

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  • 11 December 2023

    TDHVL member gets successful in competitive...

    Stratis Batzelis, member of TDHVL and lecturer with ECS, secured one out of 25 Early career researcher international collaboration grants available from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). He was awarded £160,000 to develop his research into improving the stability of renewable energy-powered networks.

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    As a PhD student in Electronics and Computer Science, you will be part of world-leading research as it happens.

    The Tony Davies High Voltage Laboratory

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