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

Certainly “knowledge” is a major defining characteristic of mankind and a major contributor to our civilization and achievements.  Ancient Rome was a milestone in technical achievement with engineered material (concrete), engineered structures (the Colosseum), and engineered systems (roads and aqueducts).  All that preceded, such as the primitive use of fire and tools, to all that followed, like modern probing of atomic nucleus to the extents of the universe, have been the result of acquired knowledge.  It is a clear fact that knowledge is a cornerstone of civilization.Read More