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From December 7 to 8,MKS sports 2024, the IEEE PES China Chapters Council (referred to as IEEE PCCC) held its annual conference in Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang Province. The event marked the inaugural IEEE PCCC General Meeting and the 2024 IEEE PCCC Annual Conference.

The conference aimed to promote technological advancement, knowledge exchange, and collaborative innovation within the power and energy sectors. It also sought to encourage and inspire young scholars while showcasing the latest research findings and technological applications. The conference featured 10 parallel forums and invited seven IEEE Fellow experts to deliver keynote speeches. State Grid Hangzhou Power Supply Company hosted four of these forums focusing on virtual power plants (comprehensive energy), hydrogen-electric coupling and artificial intelligence technology, smart distribution networks, protection, and control technology.

At the conference, State Grid Hangzhou Power Supply Company also released a report titled "Hangzhou's Practice and Key Technologies for Improving Power Supply Reliability Across a Megacity." The report highlighted that over recent years, the company has consistently prioritized electricity development, with Hangzhou's overall power supply reliability increasing from 99.97% in 2019 to 99.9982% in 2023, achieving the highest level among major cities in China and leading internationally. To enhance power supply reliability across this megacity, State Grid Hangzhou Power Supply Company mainly innovated through building an excellent provincial capital strong smart grid, improving the lean management system, increasing the efficiency of emergency repair and power restoration, and enhancing user satisfaction.

Xu Chuanzi, Chief Expert of State Grid Corporation, received the IEEE PCCC Distinguished Engineer Award during the conference. Multiple scientific and technological innovation achievements by State Grid Hangzhou Power Supply Company, including flexible low-frequency transmission, hydrogen-electric coupling demonstration projects, 5G + power application, and e-lock, were showcased at the conference, receiving high praise from attending experts.

Chairman of IEEE PCCC, Kang Chongqing, stated: "Over these years, State Grid Hangzhou Power Supply Company has achieved first place in power supply reliability nationwide in a megacity through the adoption of advanced technological and meticulous management methods, which is truly commendable. The company has also made significant achievements in participating in several key national project developments, such as the 220 kV flexible low-frequency transmission demonstration project, actively contributing to solving critical technical challenges within the industry."

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