Enhancing Grid Stability with STATCOM
IEEE New Orleans Section - Power and Communications Society Joint Meeting
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.
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- Drago's Seafood Restaurant Metairie: 2nd Floor
- 3232 N Arnoult Rd
- Metairie, Louisiana
- United States 70002
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Katherine Murphy, Chair Power Society
RICHARD MILLER: lighth@bellsouth.net or 504-905-3524 (cell)
- Co-sponsored by Richard Miller, Chair Communication Society
- Starts 20 January 2026 11:00 PM UTC
- Ends 23 January 2026 06:00 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
- Menu: One Maine Lobster with potatoes, Fried Shrimp Platter, Pan Seared Chicken with Alfredo pasta
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Binit of Project Engineer at General Electric (GE),
Enhancing Grid Stability with STATCOM
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.
Biography:
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.
Agenda
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
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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Charbroiled Oysters (3 per person)
Salad: Tossed Mediterranean
Entrees: Choice of One
Maine Lobster with potatoes
Fried Shrimp Platter
Pan Seared Chicken with Alfredo pasta
Dessert: Cheesecake
Beverage: Soft drinks, Unsweetened Iced Tea, & Coffee
NOTE: CASH BAR – SEPARATE TAB PER GUEST
Date and Time
Date: 26 Jan 2026Time: 06:00 PM CST to 09:00 PM CST
Location
- 3232 N Arnoult Rd.
- Metairie, Louisiana
- United States 70002
- Room Number: 2nd Floor
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IEEE New Orleans Section