There is significant pressure on the electricity industry to decarbonise their power systems as part of the response by many countries to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide.  CIGRE is supporting industry in examining the methods to connect renewable energy sources with energy uses as part of this process. Read More

This paper summarizes the contributions of 4 distinguished experts, who present the decarbonization goals of the energy systems in Europe, USA, China and Australia at the CIGRE/ETIP SNET panel in August 2021. The presentations include the status of the energy systems, the main challenges faced in advancing their transition, set time-schedules and milestones for achieving transition goals, and the research and innovation requirements and plans to tackle them.Read More

For the first time since the establishment of governance procedures for the executive board of the CIGRE Women in Energy (WiE) network, the representatives of the WiE networks of the National Committees elected the Chair and Vice-Chair of the international network on 7 June 2022.Read More

It is with deep regret that CIGRE announces the passing of Dr. Claude Hardy on December 9, 2021 at the age of 79.Read More