IEEE PES Webinar: Palau Public Utilities Corporation, Electric Power Operations 10-Year Plan (2026-2035) (04/07 3 PM)
| March 23, 2026 | Posted by Koji Yamashita under PES |
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Abstract Palau has seen major changes in the main power grid system architecture in recent years. This change has been driven by the transition to renewable energy. The presentation shall showcase the changes that have happened and the 10-year plan moving forward. Speaker Mr. Adelbai has been with the Palau Public Utilities […]
IEEE PES Webinar: Making Room for Batteries in Japan: The need for Regulatory Evolution (03/18 at 4 PM)
| March 17, 2026 | Posted by Koji Yamashita under PES |
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Abstract The large-scale deployment of battery energy storage systems (BESS) is technically essential for enabling renewable energy to function as a primary power source in modern power systems. However, implementation has progressed more slowly than required, largely due to limited economic viability under current market mechanisms. From a system engineering […]
IEEE PES/IAS Lecture: Substation Ground Grid Design and Low Voltage System Electric Shock Protection (Sponsored by IEEE Orange County Section; Co-sponsored by IEEE Foothill Section) (02/19 at 5 PM)
| February 10, 2026 | Posted by Koji Yamashita under PES |
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Abstract Two related electric safety topics will be covered in the presentation. (1) A ground grid is required for substations to carry and dissipate current into earth under normal and faulty conditions for safety purposes. In the Ground Grid Design presentation, the common concepts, basic requirements, calculation methods, and procedure […]
IEEE PES Webinar: Technical Considerations for Integrating a Variable Renewable Generation Source in a Power System– Case of the Fiji Grid (02/17 at 2 PM)
| February 10, 2026 | Posted by Koji Yamashita under PES |
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Abstract Small island grids in developing countries are faced with balancing priorities between maintaining energy security, reliability, affordability, and sustainability. As developing nations transition towards a decarbonised generation mix, it is important to appropriately balance all these aspects in power system development. The presentation will aim to address some technical considerations […]
Foothill Section’s new CS and Local Blockchain Group Chair: Prof. Nazila Safavi
| February 4, 2026 | Posted by Osman Ceylan under General |
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Prof. Nazila Safavi, BCS, MSEE, PhD, is a Senior Member of IEEE and a professor of Engineer, Computer Science, and Information Technology at DeVry. She has been actively leading the IEEE DeVry-University-SoCal Student Branch since 2020, where she has focused on building interdisciplinary collaboration and industry-relevant technical programming.
Holiday Party 2025
| December 18, 2025 | Posted by Max Cherubin under General |
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The IEEE Foothill Section held its Holiday Party 2025 at the Thai Diamond Bar BBQ in Rancho Cucamonga. We appreciate all the members who joined that night. Truly, you are great volunteers of the section and for the IEEE.