The Power & 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 & Energy Society are leaders in this field, and they — and their employers — derive substantial benefits from involvement with this unique and outstanding association.

Committee Members

  • Chair: Vanika Sharma
  • Vice Chair: Ridma Kondasinghe
  • Secretary: Sahand Karimi-Arpanahi
  • Treasurer: Ridma Kondasinghe
  • Committee member: Dr. Mohammed Haque, Dr. Athmi Jayawardena, Quazi Uddin,

Our local chapter can be contacted via email at [email protected] temporarily until preferred email has been confirmed


Upcoming Activities


Past Activities

The role of flexibility in a distributed and renewable grid

You are invited to a joint technical program:

Title: The role of flexibility in a distributed and renewable grid

Presenter: Liam Mallamo, Future Networks Engineer at SA Power Networks

Time and Date: 5.30pm — 7.00pm ACDT, 08 December 2022

Venue: Level 11/108 King Street Adelaide, South Australia, 5000

Registration link could be found here.

Technical Tour to Tindo Solar Manufacturing Plant – 16 October 2022

The IEEE SA Power & Energy Chapter is pleased to announce the following field visit:

Title: Technical Tour to Tindo Solar Manufacturing Plant

Presenter: Shayne Jaenisch, Tindo Solar CEO

Time and Date: 11.30 am -1.00pm, Friday 21st October 2022

Venue: 6-8 Park Way, Mawson Lakes SA 5095

Download the flyer by clicking here.

South Australia’s Hydrogen Jobs Plan – 15 August 2022

The IEEE SA Power & Energy Chapter and University of South Australia are pleased to announce the following seminar:

Title: South Australia’s Hydrogen Jobs Plan

Presenter: Sam Crafter, Office of Hydrogen Power South Australia

Time and Date: 4.00-5.00pm, Monday 15th August 2022

Venue: MM1-05, UniSA Mawson Lakes Campus , Mawson Lakes South Australia SA 5095

Download the flyer by clicking here.

Heading Towards a Net Zero and Electric Future – 10 May 2022

The IEEE SA Power & Energy Chapter and IEEE Unisa Student branch is pleased to announce the following field webinar:

Title: Heading Towards a Net Zero and Electric Future

Presenter: Lasath Lecamwasam, Engineered Solutions for Building Sustainability

Time and Date: 5.00-6.00pm, Tuesday10th May 2022

Venue: Zoom

Download the flyer by clicking here.

Technical Tour to Barker Inlet Power Station (BIPS) – 09 May 2022

The IEEE SA Power & Energy Chapter is pleased to announce the following field visit:

Title: Technical Tour to Barker Inlet Power Station (BIPS)

Presenter: Kevin Andersen, AGL Energy

Time and Date: 2.00-4.00pm, Monday 9th May 2022

Venue: Torrens Island Power Station, South Australia SA 5960

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