2026 2nd International Conference on New Energy and Power Grid

The 2026 2nd International Conference on New Energy and Power Grid (NEPG 2026) was successfully concluded on May 31, 2026, in Taizhou, China. The conference was held from May 29 to 31 at the S&N Phoenix Comfort Villa, bringing together researchers, scholars, and industry professionals to exchange the latest advancements in new energy and power grid technologies.

Group Photo

The conference opened on May 30 with a welcoming ceremony, followed by the Opening Address and a group photograph. The program featured six distinguished keynote speakers who delivered cutting-edge presentations. Prof. Ming Li from State Grid Economic and Technological Research Institute Co., Ltd. spoke on "Current Development and Future Prospects of DC Technology," sharing insights on HVDC transmission and system design. Prof. Pingliang Zeng from Hangzhou Dianzi University presented "Integrated Energy Development under the New Landscape: Opportunities and Challenges," addressing the evolving landscape of integrated energy systems. Prof. Qinmin Yang from Zhejiang University delivered a talk on "Intelligent Control and Robust Operation of Offshore Wind Power Generation Systems," highlighting advanced control strategies for offshore wind. Prof. Zhou Liu from Shenzhen Power Supply Bureau Co., Ltd. presented "Exploration and Practice of Flexible Interactive Technologies for Urban Power Grids," sharing practical experiences in urban grid flexibility Prof. Jiacheng Wang from the Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Island Green Energy and New Materials spoke on "Alkaline Seawater Hydrogen Production: The Next Strategic Frontier of the Green Hydrogen Industry," exploring the future of green hydrogen production. Prof. S.N. Singh from ABV-IIITM, India, delivered a presentation on "Estimation of Grid Harmonics in the Presence of Renewable Energy Sources," addressing harmonic challenges in renewable-integrated grids. 

Welcome Speech: Vice-Principle, Prof. Deman Han, Taizhou University

Welcome Speech: Secretary General, Prof. Weimin Zheng, Zhejiang Society For Electric Power

Welcome Speech: General Chair, Prof. Fushuan Wen, Zhejiang University | IEEE Fellow

Keynote 1: Prof. Ming Li, State Grid Economic and Technological Research Institute Co., Ltd.

Speech Title: Current Development and Future Prospects of DC Technology

Keynote 2: Prof. Pingliang Zeng, Hangzhou Dianzi University

Speech Title: Integrated Energy Development under the New Landscape: Opportunities and Challenges

Keynote 3: Prof. Qinmin Yang, Zhengjiang University

Speech Title: Intelligent Control and Robust Operation of Offshore Wind Power Generation Systems

Keynote 4: Prof. Zhou Liu, Shenzhen Power Supply Bureau Co.,Ltd.

Speech Title: Exploration and Practice of Flexible Interactive Technologies for Urban Power Grids

Keynote 4: Prof. Jiacheng Wang, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Island Green Energy and New Materials

Speech Title: Alkaline Seawater Hydrogen Production: The Next Strategic Frontier of the Green Hydrogen Industry

Keynote 5: Prof. Sri Niwas Singh, ABV-IIITM, Gwalior, India

Speech Title: Estimation of Grid Harmonics in the Presence of Renewable Energy Sources

Following the keynote and invited sessions, the conference featured nine special parallel sessions covering a wide range of topics. Sessions 1 through 4, held in the Tianyi Room, addressed Smart Grids and Renewable Energy Integration, New Energy Power Generation and Grid-Connection Technologies, Power System Stability and Intelligent Dispatching, and Artificial Intelligence and Grid Intelligence. Sessions 5 through 7, held in the Yangguang Room, covered Energy Storage Technologies and Energy Management, Distributed Grids and Microgrid Systems, and Power Electronics Technology and Power Quality Control. The conference also featured a dedicated Young Scholars Forum, comprising Sessions 8 and 9, which provided an excellent platform for emerging researchers to present their work on Smart Substations and Communication Systems, and Multi-Energy Complementary Microgrids. Throughout the conference, a Poster Session was also held, showcasing additional research contributions.

Invited Session: Prof. Atif Iqbal, Qatar University, Qatar

Speech Title: Assessment and Prediction of Harmonics in Power Distribution Networks with Large-Scale EV Integration

Invited Session: Prof. Mohan Kolhe, University of Agder, Norway

Speech Title: Intelligent Household Energy Aggregation and Scalable Smart Grid Infrastructure for a Sustainable Energy Future

Invited Session: Prof. Farhad Shahnia, Murdoch University, Australia

Speech Title: Vulnerability of Electrical Distribution Networks against Cyber Attacks on Distributed Energy Resources

Invited Session: Assoc. Prof. Noor Izzri Abdul Wahab, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

Speech Title: AI-Enabled Renewable Energy Integration and Optimization for Modern Power Systems

Invited Session: Assoc. Prof. Muhyiddine Jradi, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark

Speech Title: Bringing Buildings to Life: How Digital Twins Are Transforming the Built Environment

Special parallel sessions

The conference concluded on May 31 with an Award Ceremony recognizing outstanding contributions, followed by the Closing Ceremony.The event was hosted by Taizhou University and supported by an international organizing committee comprising experts from Zhejiang University, Qatar University, Tianjin University, and numerous other institutions worldwide.

Award Ceremony

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On behalf of the organizing committee, we extend our sincere gratitude to all participating guests, speakers, and staff for their strong support. We look forward to continuing this academic journey in the future and advancing the frontiers of new energy and power grid technologies.