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other issues arising from storage, electrification, demand response, and management of the grid.

In My View
The "In My View" column presents how
several recent technological advances
may be reflected in substations of the future. Ramy Azar discusses how the electric power industry uses digital sensors
and processors, artificial intelligence and
robots, and virtual reality. He emphasizes
the importance of cybersecurity for successful operations and offers new roles
for substations, such as helping to manage markets and successfully integrate
renewable resources. He believes HVdc
substations will experience growth.

History
The early days of electrification were
driven, in large measure, by the success
of traction railways. Our "History" column, by Robert D. Barnett, discusses
the early development of motors used in
electric streetcars. It includes several of

the technical details and technical challenges of the Sprague motor, which was
used in one of the world's first electrified
trolley systems in Richmond, Virginia.

complishments of PES under the leadership of our Governing Board.

Book Review

The IEEE Industry Applications Society, IEEE Industrial Electronics Society,
IEEE Power Electronics Society, and
PES sponsor the prestigious IEEE Medal in Power Engineering. Please join me
in congratulating Lionel Barthold, the
2019 winner, who was recognized for
outstanding contributions to and leadership in advancing the technologies of
electric power transmission.

The expected growth of microgrids requires knowledge of modeling, operations, and control. Ramu Ramanathan reviews Microgrid Dynamics and Control,
which comprehensively covers the topic
for a readership of experienced power
system engineers and graduate students.

System Changes
In "Leader's Corner," Damir Novosel,
past PES president, discusses the changes the power system is undergoing, the
resulting complexities and challenges,
and how a resilient grid can be maintained. Fortunately, PES "helps the
power and energy industry identify the
best technical strategies to assure resilient, efficient, safe, and sustainable
delivery of electrical energy around the
globe." He also discusses several ac-

2019 IEEE Medal
in Power Engineering

Vote
As a reminder, PES elections for president-elect, treasurer, and secretary are
coming soon. Please be sure to vote.
Voting begins 1 August and concludes
on 1 October 2019 at 12 p.m. (EST).
We have a block of extraordinarily wellqualified candidates:
✔ president: Jessica Bian and Christopher Root
✔ treasurer: Nouredine Hadjsaid
✔ secretary: Lalit Goel, Jonathan
Sykes, and Cat Wong.
Candidate statements can be found at the
PES website, which include corrections to
candidate statements. Please see https://
www.ieee-pes.org/2019-elections.

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has the theme "Expect Uncertainty, Prepare to Adapt." We can say with absolute certainty that GM19 is a wonderful
opportunity for us to learn and grow
together. Please plan to attend to meet
and greet our PES candidates, newly
elevated Fellows, award recipients, and
thousands of other amazing volunteers
in Atlanta, Georgia, 4-8 August 2019.

Thanks
A special note of appreciation to Mel
Olken, who continues to provide guidance
and tutelage, and to the IEEE publications
staff who make this publication possible.
Thanks to the many contributors to this
issue, especially our guest editor, Girish
Behal, and authors. A particular note of
appreciation is needed to Associate Editor
John Paserba and Robert C. Henderson,
who provides editorial assistance.
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