Power and Energy Chapter2024-06-08T14:03:06+01:00

Power and Energy Chapter

Welcome to the IEEE UK and Ireland Power and Energy Chapter.

The Power and Energy Society (PES) provides the world’s largest forum for sharing the latest in technological developments in the electric power industry, for developing standards that guide the development and construction of equipment and systems, and for educating members of the industry and the general public. Members of the Power and Energy Society are leaders in this field and they — and their employers — derive substantial benefits from involvement with this unique and outstanding association. Its mission is to “…be the leading provider of scientific and engineering information on electric power and energy for the betterment of society, and the preferred professional development source for our members”; our Chapter executes this mission in the UK and Ireland region.

PES embraces aspects pertaining to research, development, planning, design, construction, maintenance, installation and operation of equipment, structures, materials and power systems for the safe, sustainable, economic and reliable conversion, generation, transmission, distribution, storage and usage of electric energy, including its measurement and control.

We organise technical, professional development and social activities, including technical talks, conferences and workshops, industrial visits, career development activities for student and young professionals and member specific activities. We welcome volunteers to help us organise or collaborate on activities and events, share ideas and provide feedback or provide us with financial funding to support our Chapter activities.

Chapter Committee

Mr Eduardo Audiche
Mr Eduardo AudicheChapter Chair

Upcoming Events

2205, 2024

Watch Again | IEEE Power and Energy Webinar – Under Frequency Load Shedding and Islanding: Main Causes of Erratic Operations

This webinar focusses on automatic under frequency load shedding and islanding which, as with any other protection scheme, could fail leading to a blackout.

1905, 2024

Watch Again | IEEE Power and Energy Webinar – EV Charging Forecasting To Minimise Impacts On The Grid

To celebrate PES Day 2024, dedicated to Empowering Electric Mobility Innovation, the UK & Ireland PES Chapter and Women in Power were honoured to host a free webinar presented by Prof Sonia Leva from Politecnico di Milano, Italy.

1805, 2024

Watch Again | IEEE Power and Energy Webinar – Watts Next? Imperial Alumni Insights into Power & Renewables

In this seminar, three distinguished alumni shared their journey from academia to industry, offering invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities in the path to decarbonisation.

1005, 2024

Event Review | IEEE Power and Energy Hybrid Seminar – Control Interaction Studies In Connecting HVDCs, Wind Farms, and Power Electronics Based Devices to Electrical Networks

This event was organised by IEEE PES UK&I Chapter and hosted locally by the IEEE Student Branch PES Chapter at the Imperial College London, also co-organised by all other UK&I PES Student Branch Chapters.

405, 2024

Event Review | IEEE Power and Energy Distinguished Lecture – Electric Vehicle Battery Charging Using Plug-in Solutions

This Distinguished Lecture presented by Prof Emil Levi gave a detailed overview of the latest developments and challenges regarding electric vehicle charging.

1704, 2024

Applications Invited | IEEE UK and Ireland PES Chapter Best PhD Thesis Competition Award 2024 – Deadline Extended

The IEEE UK and Ireland Chapter invites video submissions for the PhD Thesis Competition Award to showcase PhD projects to the entire power and energy community. 

Welcome to the IEEE PES UK and Ireland Chapter Women in Power (WiP) Goup.

The main mission of WiP is to advance the world through the creativity and innovation of diverse leadership, and to foster the careers, connections and talent of women in the power industry to achieve their full potential and become leaders of the future.

The WiP initiative serves ambitious, professional women in the power and energy industry looking for leadership positions and career advancement – the skills, networking and mentorship offered benefit women throughout the industry, whether they are engineers, attorneys, policy makers or accountants.  This initiative is not exclusive for women, therefore, everybody is welcome to join and participate.

Our role is to promote female power engineers in academia and industry, liaising between those who have established themselves in their respective area and are now serving as role models or mentors, and early or mid-career engineers who seek guidance and advice on their way to becoming leaders themselves.

Chapter Committee

  • Chair:Angeliki Loukatou, Energy Insight Lead, National Grid ESO
  • Vice Chair:Rosa Serrano, Postgraduate Researcher, University of Manchester
  • Secretary:Ana Radovanovic, Postgraduate Researcher, University of Manchester
  • Event Lead:Wenjuan Song, Lecturer, University of Glasgow
  • Event Coordinator:Lois Efe, Postgraduate Researcher, University of Manchester
  • Industry Liasion:Despina Yiakoumi, Forecasting Manager at Low Carbon Contracts Company
  • Past Chair:Jelena Ponocko, University of Manchester
Angeliki Loukatou
Angeliki LoukatouGroup Chair

Find out more about the WiP committee here.

Past Chairs

Jianing Li
Jianing Li2021-2022
Panagiotis Papadopoulos
Panagiotis Papadopoulos2019-2020
Ivan Castro Leon
Ivan Castro Leon2017-2018
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