IEEE Metropolitan Los Angeles Section Power & Energy Society Chapter

Topic: IEEE Transactions on Power Systems Outstanding Papers 2023 Presented by: Pierluigi Mancarella, FIEEE, veski Innovation Fellow, Senior Editor, IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Melbourne Energy Institute This webinar: In this webinar, the five IEEE Transactions on Power Systems Outstanding Papers 2023 will be presented: “Probabilistic Power Flow Analysis Based on Partial Least Square and Arbitrary Polynomial Chaos Expansion” Presented by: Jirasak Laowanitwattana “Real-time Damping Estimation on Nonlinear Electromechanical Oscillation” Presented by: Kai Sun “Data-Driven-Aided Linear Three-Phase Power Flow Model for Distribution Power Systems” Presented by: Yitong Liu “Applications of Physics-Informed Neural Networks in Power Systems-A Review” Presented by: Jianhui Wang “A Data-Driven Under Frequency Load Shedding Scheme in Power Systems” Presented by: Hemin Golpira

Topic: Solar Design Installation Training: 101-5 Batteries for Solar PV Systems Presented by: Dr. Shuhui Li, 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. He joined the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA, as an Associate Professor, in 2006. 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.

Topic: Evolution of Grid Control Centers – Energy Management Systems Presented by: Anjan Bose, Professor, Washington State University This webinar: The digitalization of the grid control center occurred in the 1960s with the hard wired measurement, communication and control being replaced by digital measurements and control signals being communicated on microwave channels. These SCADA-AGC systems were further augmented with more computationally intensive analytical applications to develop the complete Energy Management Systems (EMS) in the 70s. These EMS have evolved into very large systems because of the continuing development of computation and communications. These applications like State Estimation, Contingency Analysis and On-Line Optimal Power Flow brought powerful operational tools at the fingertips of the system operators. The development of such on-line tools also spawned the Operator Training Simulator (OTS) that changed the way operators are trained. Presenter bio: Anjan Bose is a Regents Professor and the Distinguished Professor of Electric Power Engineering at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, where he also served as the Dean of the College of Engineering & Architecture from 1998 to 2005. In 2012-13 he served as a Senior Advisor to the US Department of Energy on the electric power grid during the Obama Administration. He is a leading researcher on the operation and control of the electric power grid. He has worked in the electric power industry as well as academe for over 40 years. Dr. Bose is a Member of the US National Academy of Engineering and a Foreign Member of both the Indian and the Chinese National Academies of Engineering. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE). He was the recipient of the Outstanding Power Engineering Educator Award, the Third Millennium Medal, and the Herman Halperin Electric Transmission & Distribution Award from the IEEE. He has been recognized by both Iowa State University and the Indian Institute of Technology with their distinguished alumnus awards.

Topic: Solar Design Installation Training: 101-5 Batteries for Solar PV Systems Presented by: Dr. Shuhui Li, 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. He joined the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA, as an Associate Professor, in 2006. 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.