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2025 IEEE PowerTech Kiel
The IEEE PowerTech 2025 conference, themed ‘Powering the Energy System Transformation’, aims to address the pressing challenges and opportunities associated with the global shift towards more sustainable and resilient energy systems. As the world increasingly turns to renewable energy sources, smart grids and innovative storage solutions, this conference will serve as a central platform for researchers, industry experts and policy makers to exchange ideas and foster collaboration. Through a mix of technical sessions, panel discussions and networking opportunities, PowerTech 2025 will explore the transformative potential of emerging technologies and innovative practices to drive the energy sector towards a greener and more sustainable future. PowerTech is the flagship conference of the IEEE PES in Europe, providing a premier forum for researchers and engineers involved in electric power and energy engineering to share ideas and results. We welcome participants from both industry and academia to strengthen their collaboration and lead innovation in the energy world. On behalf of the International Steering Committee and the Local Organizing Committee, we cordially invite you to attend in Kiel, Germany, the 16th IEEE PowerTech 2025, co-sponsored by IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) and Kiel University from June 29th – July 3rd, 2025.
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IEEE PES Webinar: Earthing/Grounding of Marine Systems
IEEE PES Webinar: Earthing/Grounding of Marine Systems
Presented by: John Prousalidis, National Technical University of Athens, Norbert Doerry, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Mohammed (Moni) Islam, This webinar: Intends to clearly distinguish among the terms of power system grounding, common mode grounding, and protective earthing by providing illustrative schematics enriched with comments based on the long experience of the presenters. Presenter bios: John Prousalidis is a Professor at the School of Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens, Greece dealing with marine electrical engineering issues. He is vice-chairman of PES/MSCC and chairman of the ICA-22-13 “Sustainable Maritime”. Norbert Doerry is an engineer working for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, Code 823, Ship and Submarine Design Software Branch. Previously, he served for over eleven years as the Technical Director of the NAVSEA SEA 05 Technology Office and 26 years as a naval officer; he retired from the U.S. Navy as an Engineering Duty Officer with the rank of Captain. He is an active member of IEEE, SNAME, and ASNE and is currently chair of the IEEE P45.1 and P45.3 working groups. Mohammed (Moni) Islam is a retired shipboard power system design and development engineer. Expert consultant of shipboard electric propulsion power system design and development. Past Chair of IEEE 45 Standard development. Present Chair of IEEE 45.7 Switchboard Standard development.
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2025 IEEE PES General Meeting
The 2025 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting will be held 27–31 July 2025 in Austin, Texas. This premier power engineering conference will bring together practicing power engineers and academics from all over the world. The conference aims to provide an international forum for experts to promote, share, and discuss various issues and developments in the field of electrical power engineering.
27-31 July 2025 | 2025 IEEE PES General Meeting
The 2025 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting will be held 27–31 July 2025 in Austin, Texas. This premier power engineering conference will bring together practicing power engineers and academics from all over the world. The conference aims to provide an international forum for experts to promote, share, and discuss various issues and developments in the field of electrical power engineering.
Frequency and Voltage Control with Grid-Forming Inverters and Emerging System Support Services
Frequency and Voltage Control with Grid-Forming Inverters and Emerging System Support Services
Power system frequency and voltage control are vital for maintaining power grid stability. With the large-scale integration of power electronic converter-interfaced sources into power grids (e.g., wind farms, solar-PV systems, and battery energy storage systems), the conventional frequency and voltage control strategies are rapidly becoming inadequate due to reduced system inertia and strength. Therefore, new strategies should be deployed to maintain frequency and voltage within acceptable levels stipulated in grid codes/ rules, such as by employing grid forming and grid-supporting inverters. This tutorial will cover the power system frequency and voltage control aspects in converter-interfaced renewable-rich power grids, including the modeling and controlling of grid-forming and grid-supporting inverters. Moreover, the tutorial will also shed light on emerging system support services in frequency and voltage control domains.
Functional Performance Requirements for Grid Forming STATCOM
Functional Performance Requirements for Grid Forming STATCOM
Due to changing utility infrastructure with regards to increased penetration of inverter-based generation and retirement of conventional generation, dynamic shunt compensation solutions are becoming ever more vital for transmission system operation and reliability. The emergence of Voltage Source Converter (VSC) STATCOMs with and without energy storage has increased potential grid support applications through grid-forming control strategies. This tutorial presents study methodologies covering functional network and performance requirements during different stages of a grid-forming STATCOM project, including Planning, Specification, Design, Manufacturing, and Commissioning. Validation of the performance using hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing will be discussed. Case studies and examples will be presented.
Methods to Address Emerging Challenges and Opportunities in Transmission Planning
Methods to Address Emerging Challenges and Opportunities in Transmission Planning
This tutorial will inform attendees of emerging challenges and opportunities in transmission planning and introduce them to methods to address these challenges and take advantage of these opportunities throughout the transmission planning process, with a focus on the execution of quantitative studies. The following challenges and opportunities will be addressed: (a) Extreme weather and natural disasters (challenge). (b) Large-scale loads and other phenomena on the load side (challenge). (c) Decarbonization policies (challenge). (d) New technologies (FACTS, GETs, etc.) (opportunity). First, each of the challenges and opportunities will be addressed separately, covering: (1) Description of the challenge or opportunity. (2) Incorporation into the transmission planning process: (2.1) Modeling and decision-making in quantitative studies. (2.2) Stakeholder consultation and other process requirements. The trainers will then explore how to consider interactions between these challenges and opportunities to ensure transmission planning contributes to supply reliability, affordability, and sustainability.
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IEEE PES Smart Buildings, Loads and Customer Systems (SBLCS) Committee Meeting
Austin, Texas The meeting will be held in conjunction with the IEEE PES GM.
Plain Talk: Power System Basics: Understanding How the Bulk Electric Power System Works
Plain Talk: Power System Basics: Understanding How the Bulk Electric Power System Works
Instructor: Brent Olsen Brent has 16 years of experience working at Electric Utilities Arizona Public Service (APS), Salt River Project (SRP), and Portland General Electric (PGE). He has degrees in Electrical Engineering, Energy Policy and Management, Spanish, MBA & PMP. He has been a Distribution Engineer, Transmission Engineer, and Generation engineer and is currently a Project Manager for Dispatchable Standby Generation. He teaches basics of electricity courses at Portland General Electric, Clackamas Community College, and a variety of other groups. Brent lives in Portland with his wife and 3 energetic boys. Course Description: The focus of this course is to provide a fundamental foundation in electric power systems, from basic formulas to the planning, operations, and equipment involved in generating, transmitting, and distributing electric power. Basic electrical terminology will be explained in simple-to-understand language about the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of power plants, substations, and transmission and distribution lines. Anyone who is involved in some way with the electric utility industry can benefit from attendance at this course. Topics covered in the course include an introduction to the fundamentals and basic formulas of electricity as well as the equipment involved in the electric power system. An overview of generation, substations, transmission, distribution, and utilization is provided. Protection, reliable operation, and safety are among the topics covered. This Plain Talk will be presented live at the 2025 IEEE PES General Meeting in Austin, Texas.
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Plain Talk: Distribution System: Delivering Power to the Customer
Plain Talk: Distribution System: Delivering Power to the Customer
Instructor: Doug Houseman Doug is a veteran of the industry, with many years of experience in the global industry. He has spent the last two decades consulting on T&D-related issues. Doug is the Utility Modernization Lead at Burns & McDonnell and the former vice president of Technical Innovation at EnerNex. He is a senior member of IEEE and a very active member of the Power and Energy Society. His work spans more than 50 countries and more than 200 utilities. Course Description: Prerequisite for this course is Power System Basics or a familiarity with basic formulas and power system equipment. The focus of this course is to provide attendees with an overview of the issues associated with the planning, engineering, design, operation, and automation of electrical distribution systems. Types of distribution systems and network circuits, as well as engineering issues related to distribution systems will be explored. New concepts in the design, challenges, and operation of smart grid will be addressed. This course is intended for those who are not familiar with the delivery of electricity to the end user. Topics covered in the course include an introduction to the types of distribution systems, issues associated with distribution planning such as outages and reliability, distribution engineering considerations relating to radial and secondary networks, and distribution automation. The course also provides an overview of electrical distribution operations, including the roles of utility personnel, construction and maintenance considerations, and trends in the industry. The smart grid and its impact on the distribution system will be explored. This Plain Talk will be presented live at the 2025 IEEE PES General Meeting in Austin, Texas.
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Plain Talk: Transmission System – The Interconnected Bulk Electric System
Plain Talk: Transmission System – The Interconnected Bulk Electric System
Instructor: Douglas A. Bowman Douglas is a Lead Engineer in the R&D and Special Studies group at Little Rock, AR-based Southwest Power Pool, where he has served in various engineering roles within SPP’s engineering business. Doug is also the current chair of the Central Arkansas chapter of the IEEE Power and Energy Society. Course Description: Prerequisite for this course is Power System Basics or a familiarity with basic formulas and power system equipment. The focus of this course is to provide participants with knowledge of how electric power is transferred from generation sources to distribution systems via the interconnected electric bulk power system known as “the grid.” Basic physical laws governing the grid will be introduced, as well as the regulatory agencies involved in its governance. The great blackouts will be explored. This course is intended to increase participant’s understanding of the electric grid and how it functions in the electric power system. Topics covered in the course include an introduction to the fundamental concepts of power, energy, and power system stability as they relate to the grid. The grid is explored in terms of its interconnections, power flow, North American interconnections, and governing bodies such as NERC/ERO, ISOs, and RTOs. Reliability standards and contingency analysis are addressed. Issues related to the planning and operation of the grid, such as transmission and economic constraints, determining transmission transfer capability, and dealing with congestion are reviewed. The course also discusses the great blackouts, their root causes, and lessons learned. This Plain Talk will be presented live at the 2025 IEEE PES General Meeting in Austin, Texas.