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NOLA IEEE PES/ComSoc: Enhancing Grid Stability with STATCOM

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IEEE NOLA Members,

Please join us for an IEEE New Orleans PES/ComSoc joint meeting on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Date: Monday, January 26, 2026

Time: Social Hour 6:00pm

Dinner and Presentation 7:00pm

Location: Drago’s Seafood Restaurant Metairie: 2nd Floor

3232 N Arnoult Rd.

Metairie, LA

Presentation Title:

Enhancing Grid Stability with STATCOM

Summary:

This presentation provides an overview of STATCOM technology, focusing on its operating principles and the primary components that enable dynamic reactive power support. It explains how STATCOMs regulate voltage and support grid stability through power electronics–based control. The presentation also highlights recent advancements in STATCOM technology, including the integration of energy storage and grid-forming capabilities, and discusses their role in enhancing overall power system performance and stability.

Speaker Bio:

Binit Patel is a Senior Systems Engineer at Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc. (MEPPI), a role he has held since 2024. At MEPPI, he primarily focuses on the design and application of STATCOMs. Prior to joining MEPPI, Binit was a Lead Project Engineer at General Electric (GE), where he specialized in Fixed Series Capacitor projects. He holds a Master’s degree from Purdue University.

PDH: 1 PDH available

Dinner Cost:

$25.00 for IEEE Members; $25.00 Member Guest

$15.00 for Life Members; $15.00 Life Member Guest

$15.00 for Student Members

$30.00 for Non-members; $30.00 Non-Member Guest

PAYMENT: Cash, Check,

NOTE: Room Capacity is 36 persons! RSVP SOON!

PLEASE RSVP BY 5 PM WEDNESDAY JANUARY 21, 2026 TO:

RICHARD MILLER: lighth@bellsouth.net or 504-905-3524 (cell) REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR ENTRÉE SELECTION WITH RSVP ! !

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