Talk on “Smart Power Flow Controllers - A Necessity for the Future Power Grid”
Date: 20th of November 2023
The IEEE PES Student Branch Chapter, in collaboration with Electrical and Electronic Engineering Society (EEES), of the University of Jaffna, conducted a hybrid mode, technical talk on “Smart Power Flow Controllers - A Necessity for the Future Power Grid” on the 20th of November 2023, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The session featured, Dr. Kalyan K. Sen, President & CTO of Sen Engineering Solutions, Inc., and an IEEE PES Distinguished Lecturer, who delved into the challenges of traditional power grids, the evolution to smart grids, and the role of intelligent power flow controllers in optimising grid performance.
With 50 engineering undergraduates in attendance, the talk covered managing renewable energy integration and showcased realworld applications and advancements.