How Inverters Change the Game: Protecting the Power Grid in a Renewable Energy WorldBy Dr. Saeed SanatiDr. Saeed Sanati is an IEEE Senior member. He received his B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran, in 2013, and his M.Sc. degree from Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran, in 2016, followed by his Ph.D. degree from Semnan University, Semnan, Iran, in 2021. He enriched his expertise through Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran in 2021, followed by a Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada in 2022, and he continued his research as a Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Laval, Quebec, Quebec, Canada in 2023. In addition to his academic pursuits, he was a Researcher at Montreal Research Center, Huawei Technologies Ltd., Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He also held appointments as a Research Professional with the University of Laval, and a Senior Protection and Control Engineer at EPE Consulting, Texas, USA. Currently, he is a Lead Application Development Engineer at GE Vernova in Markham, Ontario and an Adjunct Professor at Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of Laval. His research interests lie in SCADA and protection in IBRs, HVDC, digital substations, microgrids, and renewable energy <a href="http://integration.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="integration.Co-sponsored">integration.Co-sponsored by:The IEEE London Section-Computer Chapter and Ontario Society of Professional EngineersRoom:SEB 3109, Bldg: Spencer Engineering Building (SEB), Western University, 151 Richmond St., London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 3K7, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/494805

The traditional AC grid is undergoing a transition from a few large centralized synchronous generators to hundreds or thousands of local, renewable, inverter-based generation (IBRs), primarily wind and solar. The two modes of generation are based on different technologies, and their integration into a single hybrid system presents a number of technical challenges, while also opening up opportunities for the development of geographical equality, environmental preservation, and increased resilience. A significant amount of expertise and high levels of reliability have been developed over the past 139 years of the AC power industry. With the emergence of renewables, many of standard ideas for designing and operating electric power grids will need to change. In this talk, we will discuss the need for new tools of analysis, extensive data collection, and the role of AI in maintaining optimum operation of AC systems with significant DC penetration. We will also mention some of the tools available for improving the system's resilience while preserving the environment and the well-being of the population during system failure and natural <a href="http://disasters.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="disasters.Speaker(s):">disasters.Speaker(s): Dr. José MartiRoom: 3038, Bldg: Macleod building, 2356 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z4, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/493060