Isolated Power Systems Connect (IPS Connect)

The IPS Connect conference is an international technology forum aimed at remote power system operators and owners. This year’s conference features informational panels on remote power system successes, challenges and future opportunities and will include showcase tours of renewable and energy storage power stations in Denpasar, Bali.

Organising Committee

Isolated Power Systems Connect is organized by a committee, chosen to ensure that the venue, program, and demonstration projects represent the latest innovations to meet the expectations of delegates, public utilities, independent energy producers, and developers. This committee includes: 

• Professor Michael Negnevitsky, University of Tasmania (Chair)
• Dr Waqas Hassan, University of Tasmania (Deputy Chair)
• Nurlely Aman, Director of Legal and Human Capital Management PT PLN (Persero)
• Suparyanto, Executive Vice President of Talent Development Division PT PLN (Persero)
• Ajrun Karim, General Manager of Bali Distribution Unit PT PLN (Persero)
• I Made Hartayasa, Senior Manager of Bali Power Generation PT PLN Indonesia Power
• Professor Richard Rocheleau, Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, USA
• Dane Thomas (Ergon Energy Network | Energex)
• Ira Martina Drupady, CSIRO
• Chris Knight, CSIRO
• Thomas Wearne, CSIRO
• Simon van der Aa (Hydro Tasmania)
• Amanda Byrd, Alaska Center for Energy and Power, USA
• Professor Xiaolin Wang, University of Tasmania

Invitation to Participate

We are pleased to announce that IPS Connect 2026 will be hosted in Denpasar, Bali.

IPS Connect has become the premier workshop for isolated power systems in the Pacific region, offering a platform for the exchange of cutting-edge research, emerging technologies, and practical training. This event brings together academics, industry leaders, and technical experts in renewable energy, storage, mobility, and power generation to share insights, present results, reflect on lessons learned, and explore future collaborations.

The workshop is designed to foster knowledge sharing, encourage collaboration, and build networks that support a sustainable and resilient microgrid economy. With a strong track record in delivering impactful industry events, the University of Tasmania continues its successful Workshop – Tour format, which has been a hallmark of IPS Connect since 2015.

What makes IPS Connect 2026 especially distinctive is its setting: an interactive event held in close proximity to both operational and planned renewable and energy storage projects, including site visits. This immersive environment enhances learning and engagement by connecting discussion directly to real-world applications.

We warmly invite you to join us in Denpasar, Bali and contribute to this vital conversation on the future of isolated power systems.
Professor Michael Negnevitsky
Chair, IPS Connect

Industry experts, project developers, and utility managers will meet in a series of interactive presentations and workshops, to share their experience and explore opportunities for the energy transition of Isolated Power Systems.

Sanur Port from PLN Bali Distribution Office

Kusamba Port from PLN Bali Distribution Office

Diesel Power Plant in Nusa Penida

Solar PV & BESS in Nusa Penida

PLN Bali Distribution
Jl. Letda Tantular No.1
Dangin Puri Klod, Kec. Denpasar Timur, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80234, Indonesia