Keynote Speaker:
Wenhu Tang
Dean of School of Electric Power Engineering,
South China University of Technology,
Guangzhou, China
Keynote Title: Exploration on Theoretical and Technological Framework of Distributed Smart Grid
Abstract:
Distributed Smart Grid (DSG) is a crucial component in the development of future power systems in the background of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals. Compared with traditional distribution networks, DSG is a new type of distribution network designed to address the current trends in generation, load and storage development. Its operation and control are marked by a strong interdisciplinary nature and the integration of theory with engineering practice.
This talk first synthesizes the current domestic and international development, analyzes the development trends and new characteristics of generation, grid, load and storage in future power systems. To adapt to new development trends, this talk explores the concept of DSG: a power distribution network centered around massive, distributed energy sources, with a high degree of self-balancing capabilities for power and energy, as well as advanced intelligence. To support the functional goals of DSG, this talk also presents the DSG organizational architecture and finally summarizes the theoretical framework of DSG.
Keynote Speaker’s Biography:
Prof. Wenhu Tang received the B.Eng. and M.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China, in 1996 and 2000, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from The University of Liverpool, U.K., in 2004. He was a Postdoctoral Research Associate and subsequently a Lecturer at The University of Liverpool between 2004 and 2013. He is currently a Distinguished Professor and Dean of School of Electric Power Engineering, South China University of Technology, China. He is Fellow of CSEE, Fellow of IET and Senior Member of IEEE.
His research interests include renewable energy integration in power grids, condition monitoring and fault diagnosis for power apparatus and power system resilience enhancement. He has authored and co-authored more than 230 research papers and 2 monographs. He has been awarded First prize of 2024 Guangdong Electric Power Science and Technology Award, Gold Prize in 2020 International College Students “Internet+” Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, Second Prize of 2019 China Electric Power Science and Technology Progress Award, 2019 China Excellent Science and Technology Workers in Electric Power.