WELCOME TO CIGRE AUSTRALIA
Welcome to CIGRE Australia. First port of call for power network know-how.
CIGRE is the global technical forum for large electric systems and aims to support our members in leveraging our global network to develop enhanced solutions for Australian organisations and the community.
CIGRE counts more than 14000 equivalent members in over 90 countries. This membership is composed of researchers, academics, engineers, technicians, suppliers, and other decision makers, and is supported by 3500 experts actively collaborating in a structured work programme.
In Australia, we have over 100 organisations and 550 active members contributing to and leveraging the global network to meet our challenging market and geographic environment.
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LATEST NEWS
The 2023 Annual Report on Australian Technical Activities
The 2023 Annual Report on Australian Technical Activities is out click here to read.
CIGRE Global Awards Open
Nominations are now open internationally for a range of CIGRE awards. The CIGRE Australia Board will determine which of our members are most deserving of nomination.
2023 Director Elections Finalised
At the Annual General Meeting on 28 November, the successful candidates for the open positions on the CIGRE Board were announced. They are:
The latest update from our panels
Australian Technical Committee - 2023 Annual Report
Each year following the Annual Technical presentations, the Australian Technical Committee compile a summary report of their activities for the year.
CREDENTIALS
Contemporary design of low cost substations in developing countries
According to the World Bank, approximately 1. 1 billion people, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa and developing Asia, live without electricity today. Working Group B3. 43, convened by Perry Tonking from Australia, was formed to support efforts to electrify regions where significant challenges exist in developing infrastructure. more >