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      • Marine Energy Panel
      • Perovskite Photovoltaic Panel
      • Space Power Panel
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Energy Collection and Conversion Working Group

Encompasses all aspects of energy collection and conversion technology and the use of these technologies in a wide range of applications, from portable power, to off-grid power stations, to grid-connected systems. 

Technology Focus Areas

  • Solar energy conversion (in space and on land)
  • Thermal energy conversion
  • Aeromechanical and hydro power
  • Kinetic energy harvesting
  • Biomass conversion
  • Marine (ocean waves, tides, currents, riverine, thermal, salinity)

Panels

The group includes panels focused on marine energy, perovskite photovoltaics as well as space power: 

  • Marine Energy Panel
  • Perovskite Photovoltaic Panel
  • Space Power Panel

Chairs

Susan Huang (DOE) – Chair
susan.huang@ee.doe.gov
(202) 304-2857

Alec Jackson (Air Force) – Vice Chair
alec.jackson.1@spaceforce.mil
(505) 846-2462

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Upcoming Events

  • June 3, 2026
    IAPG Renewable Energy Conversion Working Group (RECWG) “Alternative Fuels” Technical Deep Dive Virtual 2026
  • July 16, 2026
    IAPG Electrical Systems Working Group (ESWG) Power System Interoperability, Integration, and Architectures (PSII&A) Panel Virtual Meeting, July 2026
  • August 4–6, 2026
    IAPG Renewable Energy Conversion Working Group (RECWG) Hybrid Meeting 2026
  • August 26, 2026
    IAPG Electrical Systems Working Group (ESWG) Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML) Panel Virtual Meeting 2026
  • September 15–17, 2026
    IAPG Chemical Working Group (CWG) and Safety Panel Hybrid Meeting Fall 2026
  • View past events

IAPG Application

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Contact

For questions or more information, please contact your agency IAPG representative, working group chairs, or the IAPG support specialist listed below.

Renee O’Brokta, IAPG Support Specialist
PBG FedSync JV, LLC
21000 Brookpark Road, MS 301-2
Cleveland, OH 44135
Phone (216) 433-8089
renee.obrokta@nasa.gov

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