PSL Website: power.ee.auth.gr | LHTEE Website: aix.meng.auth.gr/lhtee/

The Power Systems Laboratory (PSL) at the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, is a research entity established in 1982. It consists of 5 professors, 4 senior reserarchers and 7 PhD researchers.

One of its major research areas concerns the efficient and intelligent use of electric energy. It has also participated in several national and European research programs. It co-operates closely with local energy authorities, energy market players and power producers. The aims of the PSL include:

• research and development in the area of electric energy and sustainable development,
• independent consulting services,
• promotion of rational and efficient use of energy and
• co-operation with other European institutions and enterprises in research activities and projects.

Areas of expertise:

• energy planning and forecasting,
• energy auditing,
• distributed generation,
• electricity markets,
• energy conservation and management,
• promotion of intelligent energy use,
• energy policy,
• demand side management and
• power line communication applications in intelligent power networks.

Target audience:

• energy producers and distributors,
• private and public companies in the area of electric energy,
• manufacturing industries,
• local authorities,
• public institutions and
• small and medium enterprises.