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Celebrating 25 years of IEEE at Peradeniya · 2001 – 2026
Society chapter · University of Peradeniya

The leading source of scientific and engineering information on electric power and energy — for the betterment of society.

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What is PES?

Guided by the mission “to be the leading provider of scientific and engineering information on electric power and energy for the betterment of society, and preferred professional development source of its members”, the Peradeniya student chapter spreads the latest technological developments in the electric power industry.

Being solution oriented, we keep educating members of the industry and the general public — through talks such as VoltEdge on smart grids and renewable energy, run together with WIE.

PES events

Recent events.

Annual General Meeting 2025/26 — photo 1
27DEC2025
PESMeeting

Annual General Meeting 2025/26

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the IEEE Power and Energy Society was successfully held on 27th December 2025 from 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting brought together society members to reflect on the achievements of the past year and to outline the vision and plans for the upcoming term. During the A…

27 Dec 2025Online
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Engex2025 - Procedure of Wind turbine and about Grid stability — photo 1
23SEPT2025
PESTalk

Engex2025 - Procedure of Wind turbine and about Grid stability

The IEEE PES Student Branch Chapter of the University of Peradeniya actively participated in EngEX 2025, the grand exhibition organized to celebrate the Engineering Faculty’s 75th anniversary. As part of this event, the society showcased a wind turbine prototype demonstrating the working mechanism and principles of…

23 Sept 2025DEEE Building, Faculty of Engineering
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PLC Workshop 2025 — photo 1
01MAR2025
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PLC Workshop 2025

It was a technical workshop organized in collaboration with MethG Pvt Ltd, aimed at providing in-depth knowledge about industrial automation. The session covered key aspects of automation systems, including PLC programming and real-world applications, offering participants valuable insights into the field. With…

1 Mar 2025AR Building, Seminar Room 2, Faculty of Engineering
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25JAN2024
PESField visit

Field Visit: Moragahakanda Project and Vidullanka Biomass Power Plant

The IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) at the University of Peradeniya (UOP), in collaboration with the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Society, organized a captivating field visit to two prominent energy facilities: the Moragahakanda Power Plant and the Vidullanka Biomass Power Plant. This collab…

25 Jan 2024Moragahakanda Dam
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29OCT2023
PESTalk

Innovative Approaches on Renewable Energy: Biomass Energy Generation at Haycarb PVT LTD

PowerUP 23' orchestrated a thought-provoking seminar dedicated to exploring the potential of biomass as a renewable energy source. Held recently, the seminar was a gathering of an industry expert and university students who are eager to delve into the intricacies of biomass energy generation. At the heart of the ev…

29 Oct 2023University of Peradeniya,
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DEMONSTRATION OF HOME DISTRIBUTION BOARD AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - OPEN DAY OF UOP 2023
01JUL2023
PESOutreach

DEMONSTRATION OF HOME DISTRIBUTION BOARD AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - OPEN DAY OF UOP 2023

The IEEE Power & Energy Society Student Branch Chapter of the University of the Pacific (UOP) made a significant impact at Open Day 2023, captivating a diverse audience that included the general public and school children. Their exhibition focused on home distribution boards and safety precautions, aiming to enlight…

1 Jul 2023Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering , Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya
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Committee · 2025/26

Meet the PES team

volunteers
18
officers
8
teams
5
Mahesha Viduranga
Chairman

Mahesha Viduranga

Leading IEEE Power & Energy Society for 2025/26.

Prof. Janaka Ekanayake
Advisor

Prof. Janaka Ekanayake

Academic staff guidance & support

Office bearers

  • Kavini Thenuwara
    Kavini ThenuwaraSecretary
  • Janitha Rathnayaka
    Janitha RathnayakaVice Chairman
  • Tharindi Rathnayake
    Tharindi RathnayakeAssistant Secretary
  • Tharika Liyanage
    Tharika LiyanageJunior Treasurer
  • Sachith Wijesooriya
    Sachith WijesooriyaIndustrial Coordinator
  • Thirasaree Chamandika
    Thirasaree ChamandikaEditor
  • Piumal Rathnayake
    Piumal RathnayakeWebmaster Maintains this page

Teams

5 teams · 9 people
TEAM 01

Editorial

1 person
  • Nethali Wijekoon
    Nethali WijekoonJunior Editor
TEAM 02

Design

2 people
  • Akhila Gunawardena
    Akhila GunawardenaDesigner
  • Pavan Madushanka
    Pavan MadushankaJunior Designer
TEAM 03

Program & Publicity

2 people
  • Bhashini Jayathunga
    Bhashini Jayathunga
  • N.B. Ashini Senara
    N.B. Ashini Senara
TEAM 04

Finance & Logistics

2 people
  • Himal Dilanga Fernando
    Himal Dilanga Fernando
  • W. D. Prasanna Rangajith
    W. D. Prasanna Rangajith
TEAM 05

Committee

2 people
  • Kavindu Piyumantha
    Kavindu PiyumanthaCommittee Member
  • Chanaka Rathnayaka
    Chanaka RathnayakaCommittee Member

Committees are elected every year. Previous committees are archived — not erased — so the branch’s history stays intact.

Past committees

Get involved with PES.

Join the team, pitch an event or volunteer at the next one. Every chapter committee is built by students like you.