"FROM SMART IDEAS TO SMART GRIDS: TURNING INNOVATION INTO IMPACT IN THE ENERGY SECTOR"
Talk Title:
"From Smart Ideas to Smart Grids: Turning Innovation into Impact in the Energy Sector"
Abstract:
The future of energy lies not just in technology, but in the bold ideas of today’s youth. In this session, Dr. VSK Murthy Balijepalli a global expert in power systems, smart grid innovation, and IEEE leadership explores how student-led innovation can transform the power and energy ecosystem.
With deep insights from his work in government missions (National Smart Grid Mission, Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme), international collaborations (ETH Zurich, Rolls-Royce Singapore), and his leadership role in IEEE PES Region 10, Dr. Balijepalli will unpack how emerging technologies such as AI-driven load forecasting, blockchain-based energy markets, and advanced grid management systems are opening up new entrepreneurial opportunities.
The talk will also guide students on:
How to align innovative ideas with real-world policy and industry gaps
How IEEE platforms can accelerate their journey from campus innovators to entrepreneurs
How to build impactful solutions for utilities, India’s power sector, and a sustainable planet
Speaker:
Dr. VSK Murthy Balijepalli
CEO, Luces Innovation
Secretary, IEEE R10 PES
Chair, IEEE PES/PELS/IAS Joint Chapter, Hyderabad Section
Target Audience:
Third Year B.Tech – Electrical and Electronics Engineering students
Event Details:
📅 Date: September 16, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Venue: E-block Auditorium, Anurag University, Hyderabad
Organizers:
Student Coordinator: Mr. L. Manideep, Chair – IEEE PES, AU SBC
Faculty Advisor: Dr. A. Ajitha, IEEE PES, AU SBC
Why Attend?
Gain exclusive insights from a renowned IEEE leader and innovator
Understand emerging technologies and entrepreneurial opportunities in the energy sector
Learn how to transform bold ideas into impactful real-world solutions
Network with peers and faculty engaged in innovation and sustainable energy
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Dr. VSK Murthy Balijepalli
From Smart Ideas to Smart Grids: Turning Innovation into Impact in the Energy Sector
Dr. VSK Murthy Balijepalli
Executive Leader – Energy & Utilities | Smart Grid, AMI & DER Integration Expert | IEEE PES Region 10 Secretary
Dr. VSK Murthy Balijepalli is a mission-driven leader in the energy sector with more than 18 years of diverse experience spanning strategic, regulatory, and technological domains of power systems. He has held impactful roles at institutions such as POWERGRID India, the National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM), and Rolls-Royce Corporate Lab, Singapore, where he contributed to national programs in smart grid deployment, energy digitization, and infrastructure modernization.
Currently serving as the Secretary of the IEEE Power & Energy Society (Region 10, Asia-Pacific), Dr. Balijepalli leads initiatives that foster global collaboration and capacity building for a sustainable energy future. He is also the Founder & CEO of Luces Innovation Consulting, advising utilities and governments on smart metering, AMI design, DER integration, and digital transformation across the energy value chain.
Dr. Balijepalli holds a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Smart Grids from IIT Bombay. His international research and professional engagements span ETH Zurich, NTU Singapore, and UN energy platforms, where he has worked on energy transition initiatives blending technical innovation with policy acumen.
Focus Areas:
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Smart grid and AMI implementations across Asia and beyond
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AI-powered metering, DER integration, and grid modernization
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IEEE governance, standardization, and public policy contributions
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Executive-level leadership in energy transition and sustainability
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Advisory expertise for governments, utilities, and regulators
With his extensive academic, industry, and IEEE leadership background, Dr. Balijepalli brings a unique perspective that bridges innovation, entrepreneurship, and energy policy reform for sustainable impact.
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