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About the chapter
The IEEE Rwanda PES/IAS/PELS Joint Chapter is the local home of three IEEE technical societies: the Power & Energy Society (PES), the Industry Applications Society (IAS) and the Power Electronics Society (PELS). It operates under the IEEE Rwanda Subsection in IEEE Region 8.
Rwanda is expanding electricity access, integrating solar and storage, and electrifying transport. The chapter connects the people doing that work — at utilities, start-ups, manufacturers, regulators and universities — with each other and with IEEE's global technical community.
- Mission
- To advance knowledge and practice in power and energy systems, power electronics and industrial applications in Rwanda, and to grow the engineers who will deliver a reliable, clean and affordable energy system.
- Vision
- A Rwandan power and energy community that is technically excellent, well connected and globally visible.
Goals
- Share up-to-date technical knowledge in power & energy, power electronics and industrial applications.
- Build lasting links between industry, academia, government and students.
- Encourage research, innovation and ethical engineering practice.
Objectives
- Run regular technical talks, workshops and Distinguished Lecturer visits.
- Organise industry visits and student–industry engagement programmes.
- Offer mentorship for students and young professionals entering the energy sector.
- Partner with utilities, start-ups, regulators and development organisations.
The global organisations behind our chapter
Joining IEEE gives you a global professional home; adding a society connects you to the specialists in your field. Our chapter brings all of them to Rwanda.
What is IEEE PES?
The IEEE Power & Energy Society is the leading provider of scientific and engineering information on electric power and energy for the betterment of society — 42,000+ members and 800+ local chapters worldwide.
What is IEEE PELS?
The IEEE Power Electronics Society advances the theory and practice of power electronics — converters, drives, renewable-energy integration and high-efficiency power systems.
What is IEEE IAS?
The IEEE Industry Applications Society supports the application of electrical and electronic systems in industry — automation, drives, industrial power systems and safety. Its tagline: Linking Research to Practice.