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IEEE PES Day 2025 China Event

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Under the theme “Clean Energy, Smarter Grids, Better Lives”, this event was guided by IEEE PCCC, hosted by the Department of Electrical Engineering at Tsinghua University, and co-organized by the IEEE PES Beijing Section Chapter, Tsinghua University Student Branch Chapter, and Beijing Jiaotong University Student Branch Chapter.

Highlights

At the beginning of the event, Prof. Saifur Rahman, 2023 IEEE President and a professor at Virginia Tech, USA, delivered an opening speech. Prof. Rahman first emphasized the significance of this year’s theme, “Clean Energy, Smarter Grids, Better Lives”, highlighting that it represents the defining responsibility of electrical engineers in this era. He noted that China has set a global benchmark in solar PV applications and the development of a resilient power grid, serving as an exemplary model for the world. In his address, he called on the attending students to adopt a problem-solving mindset and actively engage in the energy transition, contributing to a sustainable future.

Following the opening remarks, Dr. Ning Hua, IEEE Asia-Pacific Senior Business Director, addressed the audience. He observed that within IEEE's global landscape, China is transitioning from a participant to a leader. From standard-setting to the application of academic resources, Chinese engineers are profoundly shaping international energy technology paradigms. Dr. Hua called upon the younger generation to embrace global collaboration with an open mindset, urging them to let "China's solutions" illuminate the future of power grids worldwide.

Subsequently, Prof. Chongqing Kang, Chair of IEEE PCCC and Director of Tsinghua University's Department of Electrical Engineering, delivered his remarks. He emphasized that as part of the IEEE PES Day 2025 China series, this event serves as a global platform for energy collaboration - noting that PCCC has already mobilized 26 ambassadors to facilitate 19 academic initiatives, accelerating the alignment of Chinese innovations with international standards. Prof. Kang highlighted how China's dual-carbon goals and development of a new power system are establishing a paradigm for global energy transition, while AI and digital technologies are fundamentally transforming energy infrastructure architectures. He called upon young scholars to address critical global challenges through technological innovation - including data center energy efficiency and carbon footprint management - to translate the vision of "Clean Energy, Smarter Grids, Better Lives" into tangible reality.

The first keynote speaker was Professor Goran Strbac from Imperial College London, who presented a report titled "Role and Value of Flexibility in Supporting Cost-Effective Transition to Resilient Low/Zero Carbon Energy Systems Dominated by Renewable Energy Sources." He emphasized that flexibility technologies are reshaping the rules of energy systems through the large-scale application of energy storage, deep integration of hydrogen energy with power grids, and AI-driven distributed control. Joint research between Tsinghua University and Imperial College has demonstrated that transnational collaboration (such as the EU unified market) and multi-energy interconnectivity can reduce transition costs by over 10 billion dollars, providing a model for a global zero-carbon future dominated by renewable energy.

The second keynote speaker was Professor Vladimir Terzija from Newcastle University, who delivered a presentation titled "Smart Sensors, Efficient ICT and Big Data Analytics for Better Life." Addressing the challenges of renewable-dominated power grids, Professor Terzija proposed a dual-engine solution combining "Data + AI" to achieve transmission efficiency optimization, second-level frequency stabilization, and risk prediction through digital twins. He emphasized that the core of smart grids lies in the deep integration of data and control. From digital twins to dynamic frequency response, technological innovations are transforming power systems from "passive defense" to "active resilience," providing reliable support for the era of high-penetration renewable energy.

Following the keynote presentations, the event proceeded to a panel discussion moderated by Associate Research Fellow Ershun Du from Tsinghua University. The panelists engaged in an in-depth exchange and discussion on critical issues, current status, and future prospects of the digital energy revolution, drawing from their respective research and professional expertise.

The event featured an engaging atmosphere where students actively posed questions to the participating experts, who in turn provided thoughtful and detailed responses. Beyond acquiring knowledge about clean energy and the digital energy revolution, attendees gained valuable insights into cutting-edge industry trends through both the keynote presentations and panel discussion. Faculty members, experts, and students engaged in profound discussions centered around the theme "Clean Energy, Smarter Grids, Better Lives," exploring the transformative potential of clean energy and smart grid technologies. The event successfully raised awareness about IEEE PES Day while fostering meaningful dialogue about sustainable energy solutions.