The conference theme is “Power Electronics and Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development“. The Conference focuses on the latest technologies, strategies and challenges faced by power electronic systems, electric drives, renewable energy resources integration, and the interconnection to modern power systems, and operation in the smart grid for a better, smarter and more environment-friendly power system. Focus areas of the conference are Power Electronic Converters, Control Systems, Smart Grid Technology, Renewable Energy Resources, Distributed Generation and Grid Interconnection, Electric Vehicles, Energy storage & battery charging techniques, FACTS & Custom power.