2024 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica Conference
The IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica Conference is a premier event that brings together research scientists, engineers, and practitioners from across the globe to discuss the latest research findings, innovative ideas, and emerging technologies in the power systems sector. This conference is dedicated to addressing the unique challenges and opportunities present on the African continent, focusing on power systems integration, business models, technological advances, policies, and regulatory frameworks. Scheduled to take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, from October 7 – 11, 2024, the conference aims to serve as a platform for participants from various sectors, including manufacturing, academia, telecommunication, technology companies, and electric utilities. It encourages the sharing of expert-led content, business-driven experiences, and strategic partnerships within the energy industry. The IEEE PowerAfrica Conference also features a diverse technical program, including exhibitions, tutorials, workshops, keynote speeches, and presentations, all designed to foster action plans and reinforce partnerships post-conference. It targets a wide range of participants, from senior-level representatives and government officials to leaders of industries and international organizations, making it an essential gathering for anyone involved in bringing sustainable energy solutions to Africa.
IEEE PES Live Online: Solar Design and Installation Training 101: 8 – Solar PV System Installation
Presented by: Shuhui Li, Ph.D., Professor, University of Alabama This webinar: This webinar series aims to provide fundamental knowledge and guideline on how to conduct solar photovoltaic system design and installation process. The webinar starts with a brief introduction to electric power systems as well as the clean development of modern electric power systems. Then, the webinar turns to one of the fastest-growing clean energy sectors – Solar Photovoltaic (PV). The webinar aims to provide an easy understanding way, with minimum theoretical involvement, to establish with quick understanding and skills on how to design and install a solar PV system. The topics include solar panels, solar inverters, batteries for solar PV systems, racking of solar panels, PV system design guidelines, PV system installation guide, and testing and troubleshooting. A significant number of practical figures, drawings, videos, and presentation animations will be utilized in the webinar series to build fundamental skills that would speed up trainees to get into the solar industry. Presenter bio: Dr. Shuhui Li received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering from Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China, in 1983 and 1988, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA, in 1999. From 1988 to 1995, he was with the School of Electrical Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, where his fields of research interest included electrified railways, power electronics, power systems, and power system harmonics. His current research interests include renewable energy systems, power electronics, power systems, electric machines and drives, and applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in power and energy systems. Dr. Li is a senior member of IEEE and the National Academy of Inventors.
IEEE PES Live Online: Solar Design and Installation Training 101:9 – Testing, Performance Eval, Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Presented by: Shuhui Li, Ph.D., Professor, The University of Alabama This webinar: This webinar series aims to provide fundamental knowledge and guideline on how to conduct solar photovoltaic system design and installation process. The webinar starts with a brief introduction to electric power systems as well as the clean development of modern electric power systems. Then, the webinar turns to one of the fastest-growing clean energy sectors – Solar Photovoltaic (PV). The webinar aims to provide an easy understanding way, with minimum theoretical involvement, to establish with quick understanding and skills on how to design and install a solar PV system. The topics include solar panels, solar inverters, batteries for solar PV systems, racking of solar panels, PV system design guidelines, PV system installation guide, and testing and troubleshooting. A significant number of practical figures, drawings, videos, and presentation animations will be utilized in the webinar series to build fundamental skills that would speed up trainees to get into the solar industry. Presenter bio: Dr. Shuhui Li received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering from Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China, in 1983 and 1988, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA, . He is a recipient of the IEEE Standards Association’s Emerging Technology Award for his contribution to IEEE Std. 2800-2022. He is the chair of the Pre_university Committee and Renewable Technologies Subcommittee with IEEE Power & Energy Society. His current research interests include renewable energy systems, power electronics, power systems, electric machines and drives, and applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in power and energy systems. Dr. Li is a senior member of IEEE and the National Academy of Inventors.