IEEE Power & Energy Society, Kolkata
Important programs conducted by IEEE PES Kolkata Chapter in 2024
Student Activities
• AURA 2024, the first-ever technical project competition held at Aliah University, technically sponsored by IEEE PES Kolkata Chapter, was a landmark event designed to foster collaboration and showcase the technical expertise of students and researchers of this university. Date of the event: 7th March 2024.
• IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) Kolkata Chapter jointly with Jadavpur University EE Students’ Forum organized Eureka! of Convolution 2024, an Annual Techno-Managerial Meet, hosted at Electrical Engineering Department, Jadavpur University from March 15th to 17th, 2024.
• A section of students visited Bakreswar Thermal Power Plant on 10th November 2024, facilitated by IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) Kolkata Chapter.
• IEEE PES Affinity Groups (WIP, YP, etc.) organize an Essay Competition for Students (WIEECOM 2024). The essay submissions were open from Friday, June 28, 2024, to Thursday, July 25, 2024
Industry-academia activities
• The IEEE PES Kolkata Chapter had organized a lecture meeting to celebrate IEEE PES Day 2024 on the theme “Empowering Electric Mobility Innovation” on April 23, 2024, at CCL lab, 1st Floor, Electrical Engineering Department of Jadavpur University.
• To exchange the knowledge among the ER utilities, Eastern Regional Load Despatch Centre (ERLDC) in technical collaboration with IEEE PES Kolkata Chapter organized a two days HRD training program on “Reactive Power Management” on 19th and 20th August 2024 at Hyatt Centric Ballygunge, Kolkata.
Technical Activities
• IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) Kolkata Chapter jointly with University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata, organized an One Day Seminar and Exhibition on “Energy and Sustainability: A Social Mission” hosted at Electrical Engineering Department, University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata on March 16th, 2024.
• IEEE PES Kolkata Chapter and Gargi Memorial Institute of Technology (GMIT), Kolkata has organized the technical fest, "GEMISHA," on March 28, 2024, at Gargi Memorial Institute of Technology (GMIT), Kolkata.
• The Power & Energy Society Chapter of IEEE Kolkata Section, in collaboration with the Electrical Engineering Department of Jadavpur University, Kolkata, has organized Industry collaborative lecture program on June 13, 2024, at Seminar Hall, Electrical Engineering Department of Jadavpur University.
• The Power & Energy Society Chapter of IEEE Kolkata Section, in collaboration with the Electrical Engineering Department of Netaji Subhash Engineering College, Kolkata, has organized technical lecture program on “Machine Learning and Its Applications” on June 24, 2024, at R. N. Tagore Hall, Netaji Subhash Engineering College.
• The Power & Energy Society Chapter of IEEE Kolkata Section, in collaboration with the Electrical Engineering Department of Netaji Subhash Engineering College, Kolkata, has organized Technical lecture program on IPR for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on July 04, 2024 at R. N. Tagore Hall, Netaji Subhash Engineering College.
• The Power & Energy Society Chapter of IEEE Kolkata Section organized PES Distinguished Lecture (DL) Program on Advanced Prediction Techniques Applied to Smart Grids in online mode on Thursday, July 18, 2024, 3:00 P.M. (IST).
• IEEE PES Kolkata Chapter and Department of Applied Physics, University of Calcutta organized a technical Symposium on “Challenges and solutions for integrating renewable energy into existing power grids” on 26th October 2024 at Dr. Meghnad Saha Auditorium, Rajabazar Science College Campus, University of Calcutta.
• IEEE PES Kolkata Chapter and Department of Applied Physics, University of Calcutta organized a technical Lecture on “Challenges of Large-Scale Renewable Energy Integration-Global and Indian Power System Perspective” on 27th October 2024.
• IEEE PES Kolkata Chapter and Department of Applied Physics, University of Calcutta organized a technical Seminar on “Recent Research Trend and Perspectives of Sustainable Energy Storage Battery for Renewable Energy Generation and Integration in India” on 26th October 2024.
Important programs conducted by IEEE PES Kolkata Chapter in 2023
Distinguished Lecture Program
The Power & Energy Society Chapter of IEEE Kolkata Section organized PES Distinguished Lecture (DL) Program on Advanced Prediction Techniques Applied to Smart Grids in online mode on Tuesday, 25th July, 2023, 3:00 P.M. (IST). Speaker was Prof. C.Y. Chung, PhD, P.Eng, FHKIE, FAAIA Chair Professor of Power Systems Engineering and Head, Founding Director of Research Centre for Grid Modernization, Department of Electrical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HK SAR, China.
v Technical Activity
1. Power & Energy Society (PES), IEEE, Kolkata Section jointly with Gargi Memorial Institute of Technology (GMIT) Electrical Engineering (EE) department of Gargi Memorial Institute of Technology (GMIT) organized a One Week Virtual Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Present Scenario and Future Scope of Research and Advancement in the field of EVs & Renewable Energy Sector”.
2. The Electrical Engineering Department of St. Thomas’ College of Engineering & Technology (STCET), jointly with the IEEE PES Kolkata Chapter organized a Technical Seminar on “Smart Grid & Smart Home for Energy Conservation” on 27th April, Thursday, 2023.
v Student Activity
1. IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) Kolkata Chapter jointly with Jadavpur University EE Students’ Forum organized a two-round competition “Inquizzitive” with final round hosted at Electrical Engineering Department, Jadavpur University in our Annual Techno-Managerial Meet CONVOLUTION 8.0 on 26.03.2023
2. VEGA Workshop the Nationwide Roadshow on Digital India RISC-V - VEGA Processors, organized on the 17th and 18th November, 2023, at Netaji Subhash Engineering College, Kolkata. This program will be jointly organised by IIC NSEC, EE department of NSEC, IEEE PES Kolkata Chapter.
3. Power & Energy Society (PES) Kolkata Chapter organized a techno-management fest, "Kritanj" to be held 11th and 12th May 2023 at Narula Institute of Technology.
v Industry-collaborative program
1. Power & Energy Society (PES) Kolkata Chapter and IEEE Kolkata Section and Industry - Academia program from the along with Electrical Engineering Department, Jadavpur University organized a two-day hands-on workshop on VEGA Microprocessor ecosystem during 17-18 April, 2023 at Electrical Engineering Department, Jadavpur University. For this a team of 3-scientist from CDAC (Center for Development and Advanced Computing, Trivandrum, Govt. of India) came and nicely provided a hands-on training on the indigenous VEGA Microprocessor boards. There were 56 participants (40 IEEE members + 16 Non-IEEE members) attended the workshop successfully.
2. IEEE Power and Energy Society Kolkata Chapter conducted a one-day plant visit to the Purulia Pump Storage project on 1st April, 2023. The workshop was a step in the Net-Zero journeys and is focused on industry-academia collaboration to identify research areas and innovation in carbon footprint reduction. The full day workshop consisted of power house and overall visit by students along with faculty members.
v Educational Activity
Power & Energy Society (PES) Kolkata Chapter and Educational Activity Sub-committee of IEEE Kolkata Section organized science and technology project competition based program named Proyog 2023 at Electrical Engineering Department, Jadavpur University on 4th October, 2023.
v Technically sponsored conference
Power & Energy Society (PES) Kolkata Chapter had a technical co-sponsorship in the National Conference “Luminescence 2023” that was held on 26th and 27th May, 2023 at Jadavpur University in association with Indian Society of Lighting Engineers (ISLE).
v Social Event
Power & Energy Society (PES) Kolkata Chapter conducted a social meet at Hotel Mocambo, Park Street, Kolkata on 4th April.