EGATNews · 2026-04-24 00:00

EGAT and IEEE PES Thailand co-organized "IEEE PES Day 2026" to drive clean energy transition and enhance grid stability.

EGAT and IEEE PES Thailand jointly hosted "IEEE PES Day 2026," a forum for technology and innovation collaboration aimed at strengthening the power grid for clean energy transition and developing new energy talent.

This event is crucial for accelerating Thailand's shift towards a sustainable, resilient, and secure clean energy system, fostering innovation and preparing the next generation of energy professionals.

Fast Facts

·Event: IEEE PES Day 2026
·Organizers: EGAT, IEEE PES Thailand
·Theme: Clean Energy Transition: Digital Operations & Grid Resilience
·Date: April 22, 2026
·Location: EGAT Headquarters, Auditorium Building 50, Thailand
·Key focus: Digital technology for grid management, clean energy, Net Zero target
·Competition: IEEE PES 5-Minute Student Project Pitch (5MSPP) Competition
·Winning project: Smart Arc Fault Detector and Appliance Classification using Embedded AI

Power Generation

Grid

Digitalization

People Mentioned

Narin Phoawanich

Governor of EGAT, President of IEEE PES Thailand at EGAT, IEEE PES Thailand

Warit Rattanachuen

Deputy Governor for Strategy at EGAT

Dr. Somchai Songsiri

Deputy Governor to the Governor at Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA)

Kanathip Saphanthupong

Assistant Governor at Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA)

Dr. Worawut Waruttamapornsu

Country Managing Director at Hitachi Energy (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Source

EGAT and IEEE PES Thailand co-organized "IEEE PES Day 2026" to drive clean energy transition and enhance grid stability.