Final Program

Electric power storage, energy conversion and impact on
the 21st century power grid
The 17th IERE General Meeting & Canada Forum

Vancouver, Canada

May 16 (Tuesday) – May 19 (Friday), 2017
Vancouver, Canada
Organized byPowertech Labs Inc. and IERE

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Message from IERE Chair
The global membership of the IERE is comprised of leading international electricity utilities andmanufactures. Decisions are currently being made that will impact on climate change issues forthe next fifty years. The members of the IERE consider climate change as a major strategic
business challenge.
New technology strategies, roadmaps and enhanced research and development will have to be
utilized in order for the clean use of coal, low carbon transport systems, renewable energy andenergy efficient systems to be effective. Technology is the lifeblood of our members and, as such,
I believe the role of the IERE in supporting technology growth, transfer and implementation is
key in supporting our members in this global challenge.
The 17th IERE General Meeting and Canada Forum: “Electric power storage, energy conversion
and impact on the 21st century power grid” will address the technologies and systems on energy
storage as well as the broader evolving power system.
The 17th IERE General Meeting & Canada Forum is an excellent opportunity for us to share ourexperiences, dimension the challenges and discuss the possible solutions for this global challenge.
On behalf of IERE, I extend you a cordial invitation to participate in these events. Your personalparticipation is important, as both the face to face communication, as well as the collective
discussions, undoubtedly will provide a fertile ground for new ideas, valuable for everyone in the
search for solutions to our local problems.
I want to express my sincere gratitude to Powertech labs Inc., for their efforts to co-organize andsupport the 17th IERE General Meeting and Canada Forum: a great meeting place for aninternational exchange, from a unique blend of the future energy system.

Gregory Tosen

IERE ChairPIESA, South Africa

1Message from Powertech Labs Inc.
On behalf of Powertech labs Inc., host of the 17th IERE General meeting and Canada forum, it isour pleasure to welcome you to this international meeting which, in the tradition of previous
IERE conferences, will address the major technology opportunities and challenges facing the
evolving global power industry today.
The energy industry has always been in a constant state of advancement and change and thesetimes are no different. Some of the more significant changes today include the shift independence from large base load nuclear and coal generation to that of intermittent renewableenergy sources (e.g. wind and solar), the increasing need for grid-connected storage (e.g. battery,hydro), distribution grid modernization, the connected and intelligent home technology and theslow but steady shift in the automotive industry towards electric vehicles (EV). These shifts
make for exciting times for all, and this conference focus is on understanding the state of thetechnology as well as what is required to ensure that the power industry evolves as one
coordinated and interconnected system.
It is a fact that applied research, technological development and innovation are key elements forsustainable development in the energy industry. This is why this international event is designed
to create the space in which we can share the different approaches and strategies that will lead us
towards the goals of reliable and sustainable energy systems.
The 17th General Meeting and Canada Forum will address the role and challenges of energy
storage and energy conversion as well as the broader impact on other industries such as
automotive.
Powertech Labs Inc. established in 1979 and located in beautiful British Columbia, Canada has
had a long and committed focus on R&D, consulting and testing for both the power andautomotive industries. Like the power industry, the automotive industry is facing major changes
with the move towards electric vehicles (EV) and Hydrogen Fuel Electric Vehicles (HFEV).
This shift towards electric vehicles will mean that the power industry is quickly being linked to
the fortunes of the automotive industry and vis-a-versa. As Powertech is a technology leader inboth industries, we are well positioned to understand the market, technology and associatedimpacts.
It will be a great pleasure for us to welcome you in May, 2017. We have made every effort toput together a highly interesting, top-quality program, and to make sure your stay in Vancouver
will be an unforgettable experience. We hope you can join us in May and, perhaps also spendsome time enjoying tremendous beauty of the place we call home.
I look forward to meeting you,

Raymond Lings
President & CEO
Powertech labs Inc., Canada
2Electric power storage, energy conversion and impact on
the 21st century power grid
About the theme
Nowadays, the electric power system development in distributed generation and managing
energy consumption are fundamentally changing the old paradigms in the energy business. Many
new electric services, products or emerging technologies such as wide-scale distributed wind andsolar generation, natural gas-fueled generators, energy storage, grid-connected batteries, electric& hydrogen vehicles, micro-grid, load shaping and demand response, and clean technology willplay a more significant role in the evolving future energy system. These technologies have thepotential to challenge the traditional business models of utilities and attract new players to enter
the energy markets. On the other hand, energy sustainability and efficiency is also a major taskthat the whole world is facing. Finally, many of these technologies offer immediate hope toremote communities where the promise of grid supply was only a long-term objective.
The 17th IERE General Meeting & Canada Forum on “Electric power storage, energy
conversion and impact on the 21st century power grid” will focus on the technologies andsystems related to focus on energy storage as well as consider the impact of storage on the
broader evolving power system.
IERE and Powertech hope to enhance the exchanges on these topics in the 2017 General Meeting& Canada Forum to realize fully the value of power resources and to supply all consumers with aquality, reliable and cost-effective power supply options.

About this event
IERE General Meeting is a platform for interactions among IERE members, recommended nonmember experts and invited guests to discuss global energy issues focusing primarily onelectricity. It provides the audience with opportunities not only to express their views on the ongoing IERE programs but also to discuss strategic approach to the controversial energy issues ofthe moment.

Who should attend?
This meeting should be attended by IERE members’ representatives, as well as those interested
in power industries as a whole, specifically in the related future R&D technologies and policies
on generation, transmission, distribution, storage, environmental and regulatory issues, etc. Nonmembers are encouraged to attend and to share and learn about this highly potential but
controversial energy issues. Experts on technical sessions, IERE members and non-members
alike engaged in the session topics, should attend the event.

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Outline Schedule: This schedule may be changed.
Tuesday–16 May 2017

Welcome Reception [in evening]

Wednesday –17 May 2017

The 17th IERE General Meeting/Canada Forum

Thursday–18 May 2017

The 17th IERE General Meeting/Canada Forum

Friday–19 May 2017

Technical Tour (Optional)

Session Themes:
Plenary Session
Opening Address: IERE Chair

Welcome Speech: Powertech Labs Inc.

Keynote Speech: Mr. Greg Reimer (Executive Vice President, BC Hydro, Canada)

IERE General Session [I]The report of IERE technology foresight 2020

IERE General Session [II]The report of IERE activities by IERE chair and IERE central office

Technical Session>Panel Discussion (Tentative)
Theme: The role and challenges of the 21st century power system centered on distributed renewablegeneration, long geographic distances between generation and loads, matching generationand demand, energy storage and conversion and system reliability and grid of the future-

Reliability and growth of the 21st century power system-

A solution that promotes distributed generation, sustainability, diversity andflexibility, importance of energy storage as part of resource mix-

Latest critical technology developments pushing up against the conventional utility
business-

The advances in electric and hydrogen vehicles and the impact these changes will
have on the power industry as both a new (mobile) load and potential generator-

What are the steps that utilities are undertaking to capitalize on these developments,
and what the utility of the future would look like4

>Session 1
Theme: The value and benefits of energy storage(Drivers behind storage at the grid level, need for storage at the distribution level,
shaping the load curve, how to value storage as a source of generation and as a load andas an ancillary service, coupling storage with renewable generation and the impact ofElectric Transportation (EV) as a storage device)>Session 2
Theme: Advances in energy storage and conversion technologies(Bulk grid-connected storage such as Hydro (e.g. pumped-storage, micro hydro system),
Mechanical (e.g. compressed air) and Electrochemical (e.g. flow-battery) batteries, Fuelcells, Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging System, Conversion from electricity to gas such ashydrogen, distribution and microgrid energy storage options, Monitoring performance
evaluation of batteries, Life prediction of batteries, etc.)>Session 3
Theme: Advances in power transmission and distribution systems in support of energy storage
and conversion(Such as Demand Side Management (DSM), Load shaping, microgrids, power markets
and tariffs and its regulatory policies, Home Energy Management System, Advanced
Transportation (electric and hydrogen), etc. This session will consider the dramatic
impact these technologies will have on non-connected, rural communities, Grid operationand control using energy storage including virtual power plants, voltage control, etc.)>Session 4
Theme: Advances in technology in support of the 21st century power system(Such as new materials for energy storage devices, advanced in power inverters, placing
storage closer to loads, undergrounding substations, alternatives to SF6, increasingsystem reliability through intelligent field devices, equipment health monitoring anddiagnosis, DC transmission and distribution, bi-directional power-flows, etc.)>Poster Session
The Poster of each session [1-4] will be presented in the same hall
In addition, the Poster Session is also organized under the framework of IERE’s “Young
Academy activity’’. Although presentations by any participants (at any age) are expected, IEREand Powertech Labs Inc. especially encourage university students, academic researchers etc. toparticipate in Poster Session under the theme of this conference.
Poster Session is intended to lead more detailed discussions in front of the poster in theconference (Coffee break, Lunch time etc.).

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Program:
Session structure, speakers, time flame may be changed according to the submission of contributions.

Welcome Reception
Tuesday, 16 May 2017
Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel, 3F ‘Point Grey room’, Vancouver

18:30 -

Registration

18:30 - 20:30

IERE Welcome Reception

The 17th IERE General Meeting/Canada Forum- Day 1 -Wednesday, 17 May 2017
Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel, 3F ‘Ballroom -Pinnacle-’, Vancouver

08:30 - 09:00

Registration

Conference overall chair : Mr. Raymond Lings,
President & CEO of Powertech labs Inc., Canada

Opening Session
09:00 - 09:05

O-1‘Opening Address’
Mr. Gregory Tosen (Chair of IERE, South Africa)

09:05 - 09:10

O-2‘Welcome Address’
Mr. Raymond Lings (CEO of Powertech labs Inc.)

Keynote Addresses
09:10 - 09:25

K-1

Overview of BC Hydro
Mr. Greg Reimer (Executive Vice President, BC Hydro, Canada)

IERE General session [I]
09:25 - 09:55

G1-1‘Report of IERE Technology foresight 2020’
Dr. John Wing Mao Cheng (Senior Manager, CLPRI, Hong Kong)

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Panel discussion
Theme: The role and challenges of the 21st century power system centered on distributed
renewable generation, long geographic distances between generation and loads, matching
generation and demand, energy storage and conversion and system reliability and grid of the
futureModerator: Mr. Raymond Lings, President & CEO of Powertech labs Inc., Canada

9:55 - 10:05

P1-1

Mr. Mark Lauby (Senior Vice President and Chief Reliability Officer,
NERC, USA)

10:05 - 10:15

P1-2

Dr. Sunil Chhaya (Technical Executive, EPRI, USA)

10:15 - 10:35

Coffee Break

10:35 - 10:45

P1-3

Mr. Vicente J. Gonzalez-Lopez (Head of Department, R&D and EU
Projects Department, REE, Spain)

10:45 - 10:55

P1-4

Dr. Luan Wenpeng (Professor/Chief expert, Distribution Automation
Department, CEPRI)

10:55 - 11:05

P1-5

Prof. Toshiya Nanahara (Professor, Department of Electrical andElectronic Engineering, School of Engineering, Tokyo Institute ofTechnology, Japan)

P1-6(Missing Number)

11:05 – 11:15

P1-7

Mr. Brian Moghadam (Business Development, Powerex Corp.,
Canada)11:15 – 11:25

P1-8

Mr. Greg Stanway (BC Hydro, Canada) & Dr. Vidya Vankayala(Powertech Labs Inc., Canada)

11:25 - 12:00

Panel discussion and Q&A

12:00 - 13:00

Lunch Break7

Session 1 : The value and benefits of energy storage
Chair person: Dr. Yao Liangzhong, Vice president, CEPRI, China

13:00 - 13:25 S1-1

‘Energy Storage Technologies & Applications in Power Systems Challenges and Experiences’
Dr. Yao Liangzhong(Vice president, CEPRI, China)

13:25 - 13:50 S1-2

‘Battery Storage Advantages for Fast Charging Stations’Dr. Matthieu Loos
(Engineer, Power Systems, Powertech Labs Inc., Canada)

S1-3(Missing number)

13:50 - 14:15 S1-4

‘Stability FACTS + ESS for fast energy response in case ofcontingency’
Mr. Vicente González(Head of Department, R&D and EU Projects Department, REE,
Spain)

14:15 - 14:40 S1-5

‘Application of Cost-Effective Grid-Scale Battery Storage as an
Enabler of Network Integration of Renewable Energy’Prof. Innocent Davidson.
(Professor, Department of Electrical Power Engineering, Durban
University, South Africa)

14:40 - 15:05 S1-6

‘Study of Using Energy Storage to Mitigate the Impact of High
Renewable Energy Penetration to the Grid’
Mr. Che-I Lin(Electrical Engineer, Taiwan Power Research Institute, Taiwan)

15:05 - 15:25

Coffee BreakSession 2 : Advances in energy storage and conversion technologies
Chair person: Dr. Lei Wang, Director of Power Systems, Powertech Labs Inc., Canada.

15:25 - 15:50 S2-1‘“The innogy Green Fuel Project” - linking the electricity andmobility sectors by power to methanol technology’
Mr. Thorsten Miltkau(Senior Manager Technologies, Corporate Technology, innogy SE,
Germany)8

15:50 - 16:15 S2-2

S2-3

‘A Flow Battery for Long Duration Applications’
Mr. John McLeod(Vice President Engineering, ZincNyx Energy Solutions Inc., Canada)(Missing number)

16:15 - 16:40 S2-4

‘R&D strategy and its related activities on advanced Li-ion batteries
for electrical energy storage system’
Dr. Sang-Min Lee(Principal Researcher, Battery Research Center, KERI, Korea)

16:40 - 17:05 S2-5

‘Recent status of the battery energy storage technologies in Japan andissues related with performance evaluation’
Mr. Yuichi Mita
(Senior research Scientist, CRIEPI, Japan)

17:05 - 17:30 S2-6

‘Research and Application of Fiber Bragg Grating Temperature
Sensor for Energy Storage Battery In-situ Detection‘
Mr. Xu Chong(Engineer, Energy Storage and Electrotechnics Department, CEPRI,
China)

18:30 - 21:30

Dinner*All participants of the General Meeting/Canada Forum are invited to the “Dinner at Dockside
restaurant” by taking the shuttle bus from Conference venue to Dinner venue. The detailwill be also announced on the day.

The 17th IERE General Meeting/Canada Forum- Day 2 -Thursday, 18 May 2017
Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel, 3F ‘Ballroom -Pinnacle-’, Vancouver

IERE General session [II]08:30 - 08:40

G2-1‘Report of IERE activities by IERE chair’
Mr. Gregory Tosen (Chair of IERE, South Africa)

08:40 - 08:50

G2-2‘Report of IERE board meeting and progress’
Dr. Takao Watanabe (Secretary General, IERE central office)9

Session 3 : Advances in power transmission and distribution systems in support ofenergy storage and conversion
Chair person: Dr. John Wing Mao Cheng, Senior Manager, CLPRI, Hong Kong

08:50 - 09:15 S3-1

‘Microgrids Technology Implementation and Standardization’
Dr. Luan Wenpeng(Professor/Chief expert, Distribution Automation Department,
CEPRI)

09:15 - 09:40 S3-2

‘Evaluation of Li-ion Battery System and Demonstration Project of
Virtual Power Plant’
Mr. Ken Asajima(Senior Research Engineer, Advanced Technology Laboratory - R&D
Center, Kansai EPCO, Japan)

09:40 - 10:05 S3-3

‘Utility Scale Energy Storage Application and Development in
Korea’
Mr. SungMin Cho(Senior Researcher, Energy New Business Lab., KEPCO, Korea)

10:05 - 10:20

Coffee Break

10:20 - 10:45 S3-4

‘Views on enhancing the consumption capacity of renewable energy
resources’
Dr. Li Wei(Director, Power system analysis and consulting division, NARI
Group, China)

10:45 - 11:10 S3-5

‘Simulation Method to Evaluate Mutual Impact between Smart
Community and Distribution System’
Dr. Hiroyuki Hatta(Research Scientist, Energy Innovation Center, CRIEPI, Japan)

11:10 - 11:35 S3-6

‘Operation of ESS Interconnected to the Distribution Feeder byDistribution Management System’
Mr. Wonwook Jung
(Senior Researcher, KEPCO, Korea)

11:35 - 12:00 S3-7

‘Research Frontiers and Development Dynamics of Demand
Response under Deregulated Electric Power Retail Market’
Mr. Chen Songsong(Engineer, Electric Usage and Energy Efficiency Research
Department, CEPRI, China)10

12:00 - 13:00

Lunch BreakSession 4 : Advances in technology in support of the 21st century power system
Chair person: Mr. Thorsten Miltkau, Senior Manager Technologies, innogy SE, Germany

13:00 - 13:25 S4-1

‘On-Line Transformer Oil Purification’
Dr. Mike Jain
(Product Manager, Substation Services, Powertech Labs Inc.,
Canada)13:25 - 13:50 S4-2

‘A Realistic Method of Forecasting Dam Water Inflow for an
Efficient Operation of Hydroelectric Power Stations including
Pumped Storage ‘
Mr. Koichiro HATA
(Senior Researcher, Electric Power Research & Development Center,
Chubu EPCO, Japan)

S4-3(Missing number)

13:50 - 14:15 S4-4

‘Field operation of multiple BESSs for demand management of alarge-scale electricity consumer’
Dr. Seul-Ki Kim(Principal Researcher, Executive Director of Advanced Power Grid
Research, KERI, Korea)

14:15 - 14:40 S4-5

‘Recent trends on interconnection of power storage facilities to realsystems in Japan and the United States’
Dr. Joji kawano(Deputy Senior Research Associate, Research Department, Japan
Electric Power Information Center(JEPIC), Japan)

14:40 - 15:05 S4-6

‘Study on Calculation Method of Carbon Emission in
Utilization of ACCC Conductor in New or Modified
Power Lines’
Dr. Li Xin(Senior Researcher, Technology Center, NARI Group, China)

15:05 - 15:30 S4-7

‘Renewable Energy Zones in Queensland: A means to Integrate
Transmission and Generation Infrastructure Development’
Prof. Innocent Davidson(Professor, Department of Electrical Power Engineering, Durban
University, South Africa)

15:30 - 15:50

Coffee Break11

Panel discussion by session chairs (Plenary Conclude session)
15:50 - 16:30

Panel discussion on the various approaches as shown in the sessions

Moderator: Mr. Gregory Tosen, Chair of IERE, South Africa

Panelist:
Dr. Yao Liangzhong( Chair of Session 1)

Dr. Lei Wang

( Chair of Session 2)

Dr. John Wing Mao Cheng( Chair of Session 3)

Mr. Thorsten Miltkau( Chair of Session 4)

Closing remarks
16:30 - 16:40

From Powertech Labs Inc.

16:40 - 16:50

From IERE central officeSocial Event (optional)
18:00 - 21:00

Social event [ Dinner at ‘Steamworks Restaurant’ in Vancouver ]The 17th IERE General Meeting/Canada Forum- Day 3 -Friday, 19 May 2017
Optional technical tour : Site visit of Powertech Labs Inc.

Technical tour (optional) : Site visit of Powertech Labs Inc.
08:30

Departure at Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel(Shuttle bus)

09:45 - 11:45

Site visit of Powertech Labs Inc.

11:45 - 12:45

Lunch(Shuttle bus)

14:00

Arrival at Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel12

Conference Venue
Venue
Welcome Reception:
Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel, 3F ‘Point Grey room’
General Meeting & Canada Forum:
Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel, 3F ‘Ballroom -Pinnacle- ’Technical Tour:
Site visit of Powertech Labs Inc. etc. (TBD)<Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel>
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yvrdt-vancouver-marriott-pinnacle-downtownhotel/

Map URL :https://goo.gl/maps/XQdeWph9EEQ2

13Call for Papers<<Abstract Submission: No later than 15tt March 2017 >>You are kindly invited to submit abstract for Oral Session or Poster Session of General Meeting
and Canada Forum by e-mail by 15th March 2017

S-1: The value and benefits of energy storage
S-2: Advances in energy storage and conversion technologies
S-3: Advances in power transmission and distribution systems in support of energy
storage and conversion
S-4: Advances in technology in support of the 21st century power system
to: register (at) iere.jp [Please substitute “ (at) ” with “@”]
IERE Central Office
2-11-1 Iwado Kita, Komae-shi, Tokyo 201-8511, Japan
Phone: +81-3-5438-1717
Fax: +81-3-3488-5100
As for Abstract format, please refer to the “Events’’ page on IERE website.
URL:https://www.iere.jp/events/forum/2017-canada/forspeakers.html

Speakers are requested to submit their Presentation (PowerPoint) file, Speaker’s Information
and Copyright Permission by 16 April 2017.
*Session structure is subject to change according to the submission of contributions.
*There is a possibility we ask you to change from Oral Session to Poster Session in accordancewith the number of submission of abstracts.
The official language is English.

Submission Items & Deadlines
For Participants [ including speakers ]Items

Format No.

Deadline

Submit To:

16 April 2017

Dr. Takao Watanabe
register(at)iere.jp[Please substitute (at) with @]16 April 2017

Ditto

Registration Form (Page 18)

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VISA Form(If necessary, Page 19)

5Registration Fee－

16 April 2017

Please refer to Page 15

Technical Visits Fee [optional]－

16 April 2017

Ditto

(As early as possible)

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Items

Format No.

Deadline

Abstract

2

15 March 2017

Speaker's Information

3

16 April 2017

Copyright Permission

4

16 April 2017

Presentation Slides(PowerPoint file)－

16 April 2017

Submit To:

Dr. Takao Watanabe
register(at)iere.jp[Please substitute (at) with @.]The formats (Nos.1 to 5) can be downloaded from
URL:https://www.iere.jp/events/forum/2017-canada/forspeakers.html

Registration(a) On-line Registration
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Deadline: 16 April 2017

Registration Fee
Please make payment of following fee No later than 16 April 2017 by credit card payment orbank transfer.
The Registration fee will cover attendance at both conference days (include lunches &refreshments at coffee breaks), welcome reception on 16 May, dinner on 17 May and conference
package:
IERE members : US$ 450 (*1)
US$ 600 (*2)
Non-members : US$ 550 (*1)
US$ 700 (*2)
Academic: US$ 225 (*1)
US$ 375 (*2)
*1 In case you book the rooms of the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel at the special
website (https://aws.passkey.com/e/48970606). Please refer to ‘Accommodation’ on page 17. Please
send the certification of the reservation of the hotel with the registration form(or later) to IERE central
office.
2* In case you won’t book the rooms of Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel at the special website.

Social Event (optional): US$ 70 [ Dinner on 18th May ]Technical Tour (optional): US$ 20 [ Site visit of Powertech labs Inc. etc. ]* The maximum number of participants will be up to 30.
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VISA (Please do not forget!)For participants from some countries needing a VISA to enter Canada, please consult with travel
agent in your country for the details.
If you need an Invitation Letter*, please refer to ‘Invitation Letter for VISA’ on Page 19.
*Powertech Labs may be able to issue an invitation letter for participants who need to apply for
Visa. It may take 1 month to complete the procedures in Canada, so please submit the form to
IERE central office as soon as possible.
Disclaimer: Powertech Labs reserves the right to fulfill or decline, at Powertech Labs’s
discretion, requests for letters of invitation for visa application support purpose.

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Accommodations [A block of rooms at special rates]- Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown HotelA block of rooms at special rates has been reserved for conference participants.
How to book at special rates?
1) Visit the following website
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2) At the part of the site, please click the ‘Make a reservation” and proceed in accordance withyour stay (Check in /Check out).
*The conference registration fee with 150 USD less for the participants who book the rooms of
the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel [266CAD +17.5% tax / night] at the
special website (https://aws.passkey.com/e/48970606) as described on page 15.
Please send the certification of the reservation of the hotel with the registration form [or later]
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*As the number of rooms blocked at the special rate is limited, please make reservations as
early as possible.
*To book at ‘Special Rates’, reservation should be completed by 14 April 2017 (Vancouvertime).

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thRegistration Form

Format 1

2017 The 17 IERE General meeting and Canada forum
16- 19 May 2017, Vancouver, Canada
Please type  at appropriate boxes, then return this form by email NO LATER THAN 16 April 2017 to:
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*2 In case you won’t book the rooms of the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel

10. Social Event(Optional)[Dinner on 18 May]
11. Technical Tour
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US$ 70 per person : Dinner on 18 May
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US$ 20 per person : Site visit of Powertech Labs Inc. etc. (TBD)
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Expected date of departure 16 May, 2017: Welcome Reception
 17 May, 2017: The 17th IERE General meeting and Canada forum (Day 1)
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 18 May, 2017: The 17th IERE General meeting and Canada forum (Day 2)
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BrazilCanadaChina
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Powertech Labs Inc.
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Light the World Inc.

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Powertech labs Inc.:
12388 88th Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3W 7R7, CANADA
http://www.powertechlabs.com
IERE:
IERE Central Office
2-11-1 Iwado Kita, Komae-shi, Tokyo 201-8511, JAPANhttps://www.iere.jp

About Powertech labs Inc.
Powertech Labs Inc. is one of the largest testing and research laboratories in North America,
situated in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. Our 11-acre facility offers 15 different testinglabs for a one-stop-shop approach to managing utility generation, transmission and distribution
power systems.
Powertech is home to a broad range of scientists, engineers, and technical specialists, withcapabilities in electrical testing, cable condition assessment, mechanical and materials
engineering, software development, power system studies, chemical analysis, gas systems
engineering, and smart utility services. These skilled researchers have decades of collective andreal-world experience and often work in cross-departmental teams to investigate, diagnose andsolve complex problems.
As an independent, third-party testing facility, we adhere to the highest laboratory (ISO 17025),
quality (ISO 9001) and environmental (ISO 14001) management standards. Many of ourscientists and engineers chair or participate in various standards committees within their fields ofexpertise. Additionally we have the capabilities to derive and develop non-standard testing
methods and setups required to test product prototypes and perform forensic analysis.
Outside of the utilities industry, Powertech provides routine testing capabilities, productdevelopment, research and consulting services to support an array of industrial-type operations,electrical equipment manufacturers and automotive original equipment manufacturers.

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IERE Central Office
2-11-1 Iwado Kita, Komae-shi
Tokyo 201-8511 JAPAN
Phone: +81-3-5438-1717
Fax: +81-3-3488-5100

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