Dr. Jessica Bian serves as the 2024 Chair of IEEE Industry Engagement Committee. She was the President (2022-2023) of the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES). She is a visionary leader and architect, has spearheaded electric power industry's reliability metrics and grid risk assessment. She is currently the Vice President of Grid Services at Grid-X Partners. Before that, she was with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Washington, DC. Previously, she was the Director of Performance Analysis at North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) in Atlanta, Georgia. Under her leadership, a total of 18 industry-wide reliability indicators were established to determine grid reliability, adequacy, and associated risks. She is widely recognized as a pioneer and trusted world leader in the field. She is a Fellow of IEEE, and a member of the National Academy of Engineering.
Title of Speech: Challenges & Opportunities in Sustainable Energy
Abstract: While AI has the potential to significantly advance sustainable energy practices through optimized grid management, the growing energy demands of AI data centers pose a major challenge, requiring innovative solutions to mitigate their carbon footprint. This presentation will cover how digital transformation with renewable energy integration can revolutionize the energy sector, driving efficiency, sustainability, and resilience, necessitating collaboration between the tech and energy sectors to navigate this complex landscape and ensure responsible AI deployment for a greener future.
Hassan Bevrani received PhD degree in electrical engineering from Osaka University in 2004. Currently, he is a full professor and the Program Leader of Micro/Smart Grids Research Center (SMGRC) at the University of Kurdistan. Over the years, he has worked as senior research fellow and visiting professor with Osaka University, Kumamoto University, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Doshisha University, Nagoya University (Japan), Queensland University of Technology (Australia), Centrale Lille (France), and Technical University of Berlin (Germany). He is the author/coauthor of 9 international books, 15 book chapters, and more than 500 journal/conference papers. Prof. Bevrani is a Fellow member of IEEE, and he was the gust editor of several volumes of Elsevier Energy Procedia and Energy Reports. His current research interests include Smart grid operation and control, power system stability, Microgrid dynamics and control, and Intelligent/robust control applications in power electric industry. More information is available in http://smgrc.uok.ac.ir/.
Title of Speech: Microgrid Control: How to Empower the Existing Controllers?
Abstract: The microgrid concept offers an attractive solution for addressing the challenges of integrating renewable energy sources and distributed generators into power grids. Advances in microgrid control have significantly aided this process. Microgrid control involves the application of control theories and relevant technologies to stabilize and enhance the performance of microgrid operations while responding to various disturbances in different operating modes. However, a significant gap exists between technological advancements and theoretical knowledge. While there has been substantial theoretical growth in control methodologies, many of these developments are not directly applicable to the microgrid industry, which favors simple, reliable, and cost-effective control solutions.
To bridge this gap, this speech focuses on improving the existing simple-structure controllers without introducing new structures, increasing complexity, or incurring additional costs. To satisfy this objective, a strategy will be discussed that involves adapting advanced control theorems for practical implementation on the current controllers. The speech will include several illustrative examples.
King-Jet Tseng was born in Singapore and received B.Eng. (First Class) and M.Eng. from National University of Singapore, and Ph.D. from Cambridge University in England. He is a Fellow of IEEE, Fellow of IET, a Fellow of IES and registered as Chartered Engineer with UK Engineering Council. He has more than 35 years of academic, research, industrial and professional experience in electrical power and energy systems. Currently, he is the Professor and Advisor for Electrical Power Engineering at Singapore Institute of Technology, working on his vision of future urban electrical distribution architecture which can provide flexible and heterogeneous power quality for greater sustainability. He continues to contribute to the International Electrotechnical Commission as a standardization expert for grid-integrated electrical energy storage systems.
Title of Speech: Performance Assessment of Grid-Integrated Electrical Energy Storage Systems
Abstract: This keynote address will explore the critical role of performance assessment in the successful integration of electrical energy storage (EES) systems into power grids. It will delve into methodologies for evaluating EES performance across various metrics, including efficiency, reliability, lifespan, and grid stability impact. The presentation will also discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with standardized assessment protocols and the development of robust, data-driven approaches to optimize EES system performance and integration. Finally, it will highlight future research directions and technological advancements needed to ensure the widespread and effective deployment of EES systems for a more resilient and sustainable power grid.
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