The Supergen Energy Networks Hub (SEN) is a £9m research project funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). The hub brings together collaborative teams from Industry, Academia, Government and Civil Society to carry out highly impactful, interdisciplinary research, to enable energy networks to become a driving force towards a rapid, safe and just transition to net zero.
About us
Vibrant and diverse energy networks community
Led by Director, Phil Taylor (University of Bath), Deputy Director, Robin Preece (University of Manchester) and Project Management from Lindsey Allen (University of Bath).
Our multidisciplinary team consisting of Engineers, Physical Scientists, Computer Scientists, Social Scientists and Professional Services are integral in carrying out the core research programme of the hub as well as connecting, convening, supporting and developing more than 700 stakeholders within our community.
Co-investigators include:
Furong Li, Andy Shea, Laiz Souto and Chenghong Gu (University of Bath)
Grant Wilson and Daniel Donaldson (University of Birmingham)
Sam Williamson and Caitlin Robinson (University of Bristol)
Jianzhong Wu and Muditha Abeysekera (University of Cardiff)
Peter Taylor and Sheridan Few (University of Leeds)
Alessandra Parisio, Robin Preece and Victor Levi (University of Manchester)
David Greenwood (Newcastle University)
Stephen Haben (Energy Systems Catapult)
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Mission
The Hub has established a vibrant, well-connected, diverse, open and communicative energy networks community with a deeper understanding of whole systems approaches to energy networks.
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Stakeholders
The Hub integrates a wide range of stakeholders while complementing national and international investments in energy networks, allowing all stakeholders to exploit opportunities in the sector.
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Research
The research component of the Hub’s activities comprises an interconnected and complementary series of missions and work packages (WP).
Research Projects and Programmes Manager
University of Bath
Project date:
2026
Latest Publications
IEEE Energy Sustainability Magazine
Data Centres for Sustainable Grids: From Microgrids to Supergrids.
Author(s): Vladimir Terzija, Shahab Dehghan, Damian Giaouris, David Greenwood, Xin Zhang Juliane Mueller, Dajan Milojicic
Project date:
2025
Latest publications
Advances in applied energy
Net Zero without the gridlock through peer-to-peer coordinated flexibility.
Author(s): Wei Gan, Yue Zhou, Jianzhong Wu, Philip C. Taylor.
Project date:
2025
Latest publications
Net Zero without the gridlock through peer-to-peer coordinated flexibility
Probabilistic multi-stability operational boundaries in power systems with high penetration of power electronics
Project Leader: Gan W, Zhou Y, Wu J, Taylor P.
Journal: Advances in applied energy
Volume: 19
Publisher: Elsevier
Bibliographic Status: Published
