As power and energy technology sectors continue to evolve, the global transformation in these sectors must accelerate further to achieve sustainability and mitigate climate change. The transition to a sustainable future is becoming more evident through declining renewable energy costs, greatly improved energy efficiencies, increasing use of “smart” technologies, and wider applications of energy storage. However, as this transition progresses, there is increasing pressure to integrate new energy technologies and systems into existing infrastructure. Further efforts are required in the power, energy, and transport sectors to accelerate the transition and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
For example, in the power sector, new technologies are needed to address power grid stability and enhance the capabilities of power systems to ensure a stable and cost-effective electricity supply. In the transport sector, technologies such as electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and hydrogen-fuelled vehicles, along with new ways of supporting these technologies from electricity distribution grids, will be game changers—spurring investment and driving the nation towards a cleaner transport future through increased utilisation of sustainable energy resources and emission-free energy generation technologies.
The IEEE International Conference on Energy Technologies for Future Grids (ETFG 2025) is the second biennial conference to be organized by the Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Training Centre in Energy Technologies for Future Grids (ARC Future Grids Training Centre) in collaboration with six Australian Universities and sixteen Industry partners. The ARC Future Grids Training Centre is sponsored by the Federal Government through ARC Industrial Transformation Research Program (ITRP) and co-funded by the NSW State Government, Universities, and Industry partners from across Australia.
The IEEE ETFG 2025 conference is 100% financially sponsored by the IEEE Industry Applications Society (IAS). The theme of the conference is “Challenges, Solutions, and Opportunities for Industrial Transformation”, which is relevant to many IEEE Societies such as IEEE IAS, IEEE IES, IEEE PES, and IEEE PELS. The IEEE ETFG 2025 conference values diversity and inclusion across all activities.
Authors are invited to submit full-length papers. Appropriate conference tracks have been designed for the conference. IEEE ETFG 2025 has six tracks, each playing a key role in the global energy transformation:
- Future Grid Energy Technologies
- Power and Energy Transformation and Utilisation
- Power Electronics for Power Grids
- Power Grid Planning and Operation
- Future Grids with Electric Vehicles
- Smart Grid Operation and Control
The review process remains rigorous, with at least two independent reviewers evaluating each submission. The single-blind review process is managed through Microsoft CMT, ensuring a fair and high-quality selection of papers. Our large database of distinguished academics and industry experts provides a strong foundation for the review process. The Technical Program Committee includes internationally recognized senior professors and industry professionals from across the globe. All submitted papers will be screened for quality.
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I warmly welcome you to visit the beautiful city of Wollongong and participate in IEEE ETFG 2025, a program designed to facilitate collaboration between industry and academia.
Yours Sincerely
Kashem Muttaqi, General Chair