Power and Energy Society General Meeting
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| Power and Energy Society General Meeting | |
|---|---|
| Name | Power and Energy Society General Meeting |
| Caption | IEEE PES General Meeting logo |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Academic conference |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Venue | Varies |
| Country | International |
| First | 1884 |
| Organizer | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
| Attendees | Thousands |
Power and Energy Society General Meeting The Power and Energy Society General Meeting is the annual conference organized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE Power & Energy Society. It serves as a global forum for engineers and researchers from institutions such as Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, University of Cambridge, Tsinghua University, and ETH Zurich to present work on topics linking Edison Electric Light Company, General Electric, Siemens, ABB Group, and Schneider Electric technologies. The meeting convenes representatives from organizations including National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Electric Power Research Institute, and World Bank energy programs.
Overview
The General Meeting aggregates sessions on transmission, distribution, generation, Renewable energy, Energy storage, microgrids, and smart grid innovations, drawing delegates from United States Department of Energy, European Commission, International Energy Agency, United Nations, and regional utilities like PG&E Corporation, National Grid (UK), Electricité de France, Tokyo Electric Power Company, and State Grid Corporation of China. Keynote speakers have included executives and researchers from Tesla, Inc., Vestas, Siemens Gamesa, GE Renewable Energy, Iberdrola, Enel, RWE, Shell plc, and BP. Collaborations span projects with labs such as Sandia National Laboratories, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and universities like University of California, Berkeley, University of Oxford, Imperial College London, and Purdue University.
History
The meeting traces lineage to early IEEE and predecessor societies tied to pioneers like Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, George Westinghouse, Samuel Insull, and corporations including Westinghouse Electric Corporation. Throughout the 20th century, gatherings reflected shifts marked by events such as the 1973 oil crisis, Three Mile Island accident, and deregulation moves involving entities like Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and regulatory frameworks in United Kingdom, Germany, China, India, and Brazil. Milestones include thematic emphases paralleling programs at National Science Foundation, European Research Council, Japan Science and Technology Agency, and initiatives like Mission Innovation and Sustainable Energy for All.
Organization and Governance
The meeting is administered by committees within IEEE, including the IEEE Board of Directors, PES Governing Board, technical committees, and organizing committees drawing volunteers from universities such as Carnegie Mellon University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, McGill University, Monash University, and University of Toronto. Governance aligns with IEEE bylaws and professional standards influenced by bodies like American National Standards Institute, International Electrotechnical Commission, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards Association, and regional regulators such as Ofgem and Federal Communications Commission where applicable.
Conferences and Technical Program
Programs encompass plenary sessions, tutorials, panel discussions, poster sessions, and workshops featuring topics linked to HVDC, FACTS, power electronics, distributed energy resources, cybersecurity with ties to National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST, Internet Engineering Task Force, and standards from IEEE 1547 and IEC 61850. Special sessions have engaged projects like GridWise, Smart Grid Interoperability Panel, SEGRID, and consortia involving Hitachi, Toshiba, Mitsubishi Electric, Korea Electric Power Corporation, and ABB. Proceedings have highlighted collaborations with research programs at DARPA, European Union Horizon 2020, Clean Energy Ministerial, and regional transmission organizations such as PJM Interconnection, California Independent System Operator, and Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
Membership and Chapters
Membership comprises professionals from utilities, vendors, regulators, and academia with chapters in regions served by institutions like IEEE Region 1, IEEE Region 2, IEEE Region 3, IEEE Region 10, and national sections including IEEE-USA, IEEE UK and Ireland, IEEE China Council, IEEE India Council, IEEE Canada. Local chapters affiliate with universities and companies such as Texas A&M University, University of Michigan, Seoul National University, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, and University of Cape Town.
Awards and Recognition
The meeting presents recognitions tied to IEEE and PES awards such as the IEEE Medal in Power Engineering, IEEE Power & Energy Society Technical Field Award, and honors linked historically to names like Homer A. Neal, John von Neumann prizes in allied fields, and memorial lectureships that echo awards administered by Royal Academy of Engineering, National Academy of Engineering, Royal Society, and industry accolades from CIGRE and IEEE Fellows elevations.
Impact and Contributions to the Field
The General Meeting has influenced standards, policy dialogues, and technology adoption across projects like interconnection standards IEEE 1547 implementations, deployment campaigns mirrored by IRENA reports, and utility modernization efforts at Duke Energy, E.ON, SSE plc, Hydro-Québec, and Eskom. Research disseminated at the meeting has advanced work at labs including Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and informed international initiatives such as Paris Agreement energy transitions, Green Climate Fund investments, and regional programs in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. The conference continues to connect leaders from Fortune 500 energy firms, academia, and multilateral institutions to accelerate innovation across the electric power sector.