About the laboratory
The Laboratory of Energy Policy (LEST) has been operating within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, since 2000. The laboratory is currently headed by Dr Tomi Medved.
We develop and apply methods for the analysis and planning of energy systems. Our work covers strategies in energy markets, generation planning, and low-voltage network systems, the development of solutions in the energy sector, and the integration of renewable energy sources. We place particular emphasis on smart grids, efficient energy use, energy policies, and e-mobility.
As a research group, we transfer knowledge into education and further develop it through bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral theses. We publish our results in Slovenian and international scientific journals and present them at scientific and professional conferences, seminars, and workshops. Numerous theses have been completed under our supervision, and we regularly host students on international exchanges.
We address challenges by combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience gained through research and development projects. The laboratory is strongly embedded in the international community, where we work with research institutions and partners from Europe and other parts of the world.