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CIGRE Paris Session - Start up offer !
The Paris Central Office is offering an incentive to small start up companies to exhibit at this years Paris Session 48 in August 2020. more >
CIGRE Australia Young Engineer Scholarships to the Paris 2020 Session
CIGRE Australia has today announced the opening of its Scholarship offer for the Paris 2020 Session - 23 to 28 August 2020. more >
Today’s professionals need access to end to end power system expertise
The modern power system is transitioning into one complex and interrelated grid, with the lines between generation, transmission and distribution increasingly blurred. The power system is also decentralising and introducing an array of new technologies. From big data, distributed energy resources and cyber security to micro grids, renewables and storage, a major evolution is underway. more >
CIDER19 Programme now available !
The much awaited programme for the upcoming CIDER19 conference on DER and renewables has been released today. more >
New Masterclass on Optimal Selection of Insulators for Polluted Environment
The Master Class in “Optimal Selection of Insulators for Polluted Environments” is intended to provide an understanding of the process of dimensioning, i.e. selecting of the most optimal types, materials and geometrical parameters for overhead line and substation insulators intended to various pollution environments. more >
API presents Energy Innovation Summit
The Australian Power Institute is pleased to present this interactive forum between industry and university representatives will focus on
knowledge sharing relating to a number of INDUSTRY DRIVEN INNOVATION PROJECTS more >
CALL For Presentations for CIDER 19 close 7 June 2019
CIGRE's Conference on the Integration of Distributed Energy Resources will be presented in Melbourne 20 -21 August 2019.
The Call for Presentations closes on 7 June. SUBMIT NOW ! more >
CIGRE Technical Chair to speak at the Electrical Engineering Forum
David Bones, CIGRE Australia Technical Chair will be one of many experts presenting at the upcoming Electrical Engineering Forum. David who is Executive Manager Risk, Assurance and Regulation at GHD Advisory. will present a case study on 'leveraginig international knowledge to tackle emerging power system challenges' more >
Call for Papers for the Paris 2020 session are now open
CIGRE central office is now calling for Synopses submissions for people interested in having a paper accepted to the CIGRE Paris 2020 Session more >
Resignation of Mr Ken Barber from CIGRE Board
CIGRE Austraila Chair, Mr Trevor Armstrong has announced that he has reluctantly accepted the resignation of CIGRE board member Mr. Ken Barber. more >
Two Major Events in three Days !
The Annual CIGRE Transformer Workshop and the Techcon Conference are getting closer and interest has been growing. These events attract regional and international Transformer expertise and are a great opportunity to discuss current issues and practices in the Transformer related area. more >
Transformer Workshop Program released
The detailed program for CIGRE's upcoming A2 Transformer workshop has now been released. more >
CIGRE Announces Keynote Speaker for SEAPAC 19
CIGRE Australia's Executive Manager Terry Killen today announced that CIGRE were very pleased to be able to confirm Mr. Gerard Reiter (Executive Manager, Network Planning & Operations at TransGrid) as the Key Note speaker at the up coming SEAPAC 19 event. more >
Professor Michael Negnevitsky receives ACPE-CIGRE recognition
Professor Michael Negnevitsky of the University of Tasmania has received the prestigious ACPE - CIGRE award recognising exceptional Australasian academics for outstanding career-long contributions to teaching and research in electric power engineering as well as contribution to industry and CIGRE activities. more >
CIGRE Australian Technical Committee Reports available
Each year, the panel convenors of the Australian Technical Committee present a summarised report on the activities of their panle area. more >
CIGRE Australia announces free membership deal for remainder of 2018 !
CIGRE Australia has today announced that it is offering free membership to NEW members for the remainder of the 2018 calendar year ! more >
CIGRE Australian member receives Global recognition !
Hans Mayer today was presented with a distinguished member award in recognition of his many years of contribution to the work of CIGRE. more >
CIGRE Technical Update in Sydney
The CIGRE Board will be presenting a FREE technical update on CIGRE activities on July 10th in Sydney - come and find out what CIGRE is about and some information on the latest technical work being completed globally more >
Technical Tour of MR High Voltage laboratory in Regensburg.
Reinhausen Australia and Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen (MR) have issued an invitation to CIGRE Australia members who are participating in the Paris 2018 IGRE symposium to attend a technical visit before/after the symposium of MR´s high voltage testing laboratory in Regensburg. more >
CIGRE Young Engineer Scholarships Announced !
CIGRE has announced the recipients of its biennal scholarships to attend the Paris Session. more >
Paris Session 47 Registrations OPEN
Registrations for the biennial CIGRE Paris Session 47 are now open and information and the registration process is available on the CIGRE Site. more >
API and CIGRE Present High Voltage Masterclass series
The API and CIGRE are pleased to be able to bring Dr, Wallace Vosloo to Australia to present a MasterClass series on High Voltage Insulation.
These Masterclasses will be offered in Perth,Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane on various dates in the middle of the year and will be focused on practical applications and learning. more >
CIGRE to present Information Seminar in Perth
The CIGRE board and management will present a summary of CIGRE's work and benefits of membership in a free seminar to be held at the Western Power's offices in Perth.
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Paris Session Young Engineer Scholarships available
CIGRE has today announced that it will again offer two Young Engineer scholarships to the biennial Paris Session in August of this year. Submissions are now open for this scholarship to attend this prestigious event. more >
CIGRE offer free membership to end of 2017 !
CIGRE is now offering free membership for all classes of membership to the end of 2017.
Pay for a 2018, twelve month membership and get the remainder of this year free. (15 months)
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CIGRE Australia calls for nominations for Board Director positions
CIGRE Australia has today called for nominations to fill vacancies on its Board which have arisen due to end of term and resignations.
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NGN Wilson Transformer Factory Tour
CIGRE Australia's Young Engineer Network (NGN) recently organised a site visit and tour to the Wilson Transformer State of the art transformer facility in Melbourne Victoria more >
CIGRE Panels offer Technical Seminars
Three of CIGRE Australia's 16 panels are offering short and targeted seminars over the next couple of months which will discuss some of the technical challenges associated with these topic areas. more >
CIDER 17 has unprecedented interest !
The upcoming CIDER event has attracted unprecedented interest with all exhibition taken and more registrations at this stage than attended the 2015 event. Ross Thompson, Siemens General Manager Distributed Energy Systems who are the platinum sponsors for the event is very happy with how the event is shaping up and is looking forward to more >
UQ & Powerlink join to consider innovation to improve transformer failure analysis
Students from the university of Queensland and engineers from Powerlink recently attended an address from Andrew Liveris, the Chairman and Chief Executive of Dow Chemicals on the topic of innovation more >
CIGRE releases new version of e-cigre
CIGRE Paris has recently released the updated and much improved version of its long standing document and reference database - e-cigre more >
CIDER 17 Presentations Decided
Following a very high level of interest and submissions, 24 quality presentations have been selected to be discussed at CIDER 17. more >
CIDER attracts top industry sponsors !
CIGRE is pleased to be able to announce that interest in CIDER ( Conference on the Integration of Distributed Energy Resources) is building and we have several well recognised suppliers signed on as sponsors. more >
B1 Study Committee releases 2016 Annual Report
The 2016 B1 Study Committee annual report has been published in the April copy of Electra to members. more >
Study Committee B3 - Substations Annual Report
Study Committee B3 (Substations) annual report has been published in the June edition of CIGRE's magazine - ELECTRA. more >
Workshop on Low Cost Substation & Transmission solutions
A Workshop on Low Cost Substation and Transmission Solutions was held during the week of March 13 to 17, 2017 at the Eskom Research and Innovation Center in Johannesburg, South Africa. The workshop was part of the efforts of CIGRE’s Working Group B3.43 “Contemporary Substation Design for Developing Countries”, (Convened by Australian member Perry Tonking) to provide technical guidance to support developing countries in securing access to an affordable, reliable and sustainable energy supply that is vital to end extreme poverty and promote economic prosperity. more >
CIGRE Announces keynote speaker for CIDER 2017
CIGRE is pleased to announce Mr, John Bradley -Chief Executive of Energy Networks Australia as the keynote speaker at CIDER 17 more >
Implementation of long AC HV and EHV cable systems
CIGRE Australia board director and member Mr. Ken Barber has led WG B1.47 which has recently produced a Technical Brochure -Implementation of long AC HV and EHV
cable systems. This has been published in CIGRE's global technical magazine - ELECTRA. The summary of the article follows more >
DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES EVENT CATCHES INDUSTRY INTEREST
Distributed Energy Resources is one of the hottest topics that many in the power industry are working to develop optimal solutions for. The CIGRE C6 Distribution Systems and Dispersed Generation Study Group and Australian Panel are helping industry professionals discuss and address these challenges through the second edition of the biennial CIDER conference. more >
Time is Running out to Register for the Transformer Workshop
The interactive Transformer Workshop is scheduled for Monday 3rd April. There is a raft of expert speakers from planning and technical plant issues through to commercial and asset maintenance. more >
CIGRE Australia Chairman steps down
CIGRE Australia Chairman Mr. Nino Ficca has stepped down from the Chair role at the recent board meeting. more >
“Embedded generation and microgrids a focus at SEAPAC 17”
Protection of embedded generation and microgrids is one of the focus areas at SEAPAC 17 - Melbourne 14,15 March
SEAPAC 17 features 39 technical papers on a variety protection, automation and control topics, presented by local and international experts.
Included in this quality programme are a number of papers on the hot topic of the protection of embedded generation and microgrids.
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CIGRE Transformer Interactive Workshop - Registrations OPEN !
CIGRE Australia is proud to present “Transformers - Dealing with the Unforeseen- an interactive workshop”.
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SEAPAC Early Bird
SEAPAC 17 EARLY BIRD registrations closes TODAY ( January 31) at midnight.
Action your final chance to get the best rate for this go-to event for protection, automation and control know-how. more >
Rapid Earth Fault Current Limiters draw international presenters to SEAPAC 17
The Victorian Government recently undertook a world-first trial to demonstrate the capabilities of a range of fully optimised Rapid Earth Fault Current Limiter (REFCL) technologies in reducing bushfire risk as a result of powerline faults or breakages.
Some of the results of the trial are very encouraging and the technology looks set to help address this crucial issue. At SEAPAC 17 a number of papers are being presented by a suite of international and local experts on the wider subject more >
SEAPAC 17 EARLY BIRD closes in 7 Days
Early Bird Rates close in 7 Days ! more >
SEAPAC Early Bird closing soon
Early Bird Registrations close at the end of January more >
Paris Session 2018 - Call for Papers
Paris has issued the call for papers for the 2018 Paris Session 47. The 2016 Session saw over 400 papers presented with 3290 delegates. A great opportunity to contribute to a world audience of experts. Closing date is 9th June 2017 more >
Compelling SEAPAC 17 Programme Just Released
The SEAPAC 2017 daily programme of presentations has just been finalised and published – revealing a comprehensive lineup of hot topical issues and relevant subjects for utilities, vendors, and consultancies. more >
Strong Industry Backing for SEAPAC 17
The biennial SEAPAC conference on protection, automation and control is hosted by CIGRE Australia’s ‘B5 Panel’.
Next year’s event in mid March is getting greater than ever support from utilities, vendors, and consultancies, with key industry players already signing on as sponsors:
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CIGRE Raffle aids Kiribati School and Centre for Children with Special Needs
During the Paris Session, Perry (CEO of Kiribati Public Utilities Board) and Natalie Tonking organised and ran a raffle in aid of the children attending the Kiribati School and Centre
for Children with Special Needs. more >
Aussie contributions recognised at CIGRE Paris Session
The Biennial CIGRE Paris session is a unique gathering of Electricity Industry experts and not only offers the opportunity to come up to speed with global work and initiatives, but also provides the organisation the opportunity to acknowledge and reward the dedication and hard work of its members. This year at the session CIGRE Australian members were the recipients of three notable and sought after awards. more >
CIGRE Australia AGM
CIGRE Australia held its' AGM and related events in Melbourne form 10th - 13th November. more >
SEAPAC 17 Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities now open
CIGRE Australia has today made available its' Sponsor and Exhibitor' opportunities for the 6th SEAPAC conference to be held in Melbourne in March 2017. more >
SEAPAC 17 Call for Papers now OPEN !
Abstracts to Present a paper at the 6th edition of CIGRE Australia's SEAPAC are now being sought. more >
Electrical College of the Institution of Engineers Australia - Awards
The Electrical College of the Institution of Engineers Australia is calling for nominations for the College's major awards for 2016. more >
SEAPAC 2017 - Registrations now OPEN
CIGRE Australia is proud to announce the opening of registrations for its 6th biennial SEAPAC conference - SEAPAC 17 more >
AUSSIE recognised with CIGRE Fellow Award
CIGRE Australia member Phil Southwell has been recognised globally with the award of CIGRE Fellow. One of only 5 such awards granted every two years. more >
CIGRE Science & Engineering Journal
CIGRE Paris have begun to publish a new Science and Engineering journal each four months and are seeking articles to be published.
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CIGRE and GHD to Co-sponsor Young Engineer Poster Award at AUPEC !
CIGRE Australia and GHD will co-sponsor the award for the best Innovative Poster by a member of the NGN ( Next Generation Network). more >
2016 CIGRE Young Engineer Paris Scholarships Announced !
CIGRE Executive Manager Terry Killen has today announced the recipients of the 2016 CIGRE Australia NGN Scholarships to attend the CIGRE Paris Session in August of this year more >
AURECON to host 2016 CIGRE AGM
Aurecon has offered to host the 2016 CIGRE Australia AGM more >
CIGRE Tutorial Program available and Registrations Open
CIGRE Australia has opened the registrations for its upcoming CIGRE Tutorial and Seminar event in conjunction with TechCon 2016 more >
CIGRE Tutorial Sponsorship now available
CIGRE Australia has opened its call for Sponsors and Exhibitors for the upcoming CIGRE Tutorial session in Sydney. more >
CIGRE National Committees provide updated information on their national power systems.
CIGRE has recently implemented a project for each of its National Committees to present a summary of their Electricty Systems on the CIGRE website. more >
International Working Group Lists Updated
CIGRE has over 230 International Working Groups. Details of each of the work being carried out by each of these has now been updated on our website more >
2016 Session Program available
The General Program for the 2016 Paris Session is now available. more >
Next Generation Network (NGN) closes off a busy 2015!
CIGRE Australia's young engineer group (NGN) have had a busy 2015, which has seen membership grow to 230. During the year they have hosted their first full day seminar, run 3 webcasts and a panel session at CIDER 2015, as well as begun to become active in the CIGRE Technical panels. They aim to be busier in 2016 targeting more webinars, another NGN seminar and helping run the NGN stand at the 2016 Paris Session more >
CIGRE - PPA agree reciprocal membership
CIGRE Australia and the Pacific Power Association have agreed a reciprocal membership which will give both organisations access to each others extensive databases and networks. more >
NGN Member acknowledged as Graduate Electrical Power Engineer of the Year
NGN member and newly appointed NGN Co-Chair Ms Alexandra Price of Energex has been awarded the Engineers Australia 2015 Graduate Electrical Power Engineer of the year. more >
CIGRE Australia 2015 Board Elections
Voting for the available director roles on the CIGRE Australia Board was concluded at the recent AGM more >
NGN Webinar - “An overview of DC traction protection systems”.
CIGRE Australia's Next Generation Network (NGN) of young engineers will host this webinar on “An overview of DC traction protection systems”.
Thursday 3rd December 5-6pm AEST (6-7pm AEDT). more >
CIDER Concludes !
CIGRE Australia's inaugural Conference on Integration of Distributed Energy Resources (CIDER) CIDER Wraps up ! - 2 days, 93 delegates, 23 quality presentations, 1 morning tutorial, BMW i3 demo, lots of discussion sharing and learning - priceless !! more >
UQ Researcher and CIGRE NGN member Wins Prestigious International IEEE-PES awardNew News Item
Nahid-Al-Masood, a PHD researcher at University of Queensland and CIGRE NGN member has won first prize at the IEEE-PES conference in Denver, Colorado for his investigations into power system security risks as wind-power penetrations increase and potential innovative mitigation measures. Click here for more detail and information more >
CIDER Underway !
CIGRE Australia's Conference on Integration of Distributed Energy Resources (CIDER) is underway! more >
CIDER Program attracts BMW
BMW Brisbane confirmed yesterday that it would proudly display its BMW i3 electric vehicle at CIGRE Australia's upcoming Conference on Integration of Distributed Energy Resources (CIDER). more >
CIDER 2015 - 3 weeks to go !
CIGRE Australia's Conference on Integration of Distributed Energy Resources is only 3 weeks away. more >
NGN / QUT Seminar - Superconductivity (In the Power Grid) in the 21st Century
The CIGRE Australia Queensland chapter of the NGN ( Next Generation Network ) recently held an industry information and demonstration day on superconductivity in conjunction with Adjunct Professor Richard Taylor of QUT. more >
Change to abstract submission dates - CIDER conference
CIGRE Australia has extended the deadlines for abstract submissions for the upcoming conference for the integration of distributed energy resources (CIDER) to 26 June. more >
ANC Recognises significant contributors
At the recent AGM, ANC chairman Doug Aberle recognised the significant long term contributions of Henry Hawes and Phil Southwell. more >
Aussie receives global recognition
ANC CIGRE member Phil Southwell has been awarded an Honorary Membership in recognition of the sustained contribution and leadership that he has shown both in Australia and Globally ... more >
ICPADM - Call for Abstracts Closing Soon
The ICPADM is now calling for Abstracts for its upcoming conference 19th - 22nd July 2015.
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Cigre/IEC symposium in Cape-Town - Call for Papers
The CIGRE/IEC International Symposium on the development of Electricity Infrastructures in Sub-Saharan Africa is now calling for papers. more >
CIGRE Technical Committee Chairman releases Study Committee summary
CIGRE Technical Committee Chair Mark Waldron released the CIGRE Study Committees summary document at the Paris Session in September of this year. more >
CIGRE Survey on managing ageing Substation Equipment
The CIGRÉ survey on managing ageing Substation Equipment is now available for completion. more >
CIGRE 2014 Session a Success !
The CIGRE Major Biennial Session for 2014 has now successfully concluded with more than 3235 senior executives, experts, CEOs and young engineers from the international power industry, and in excess of 8500 trade visitors from some 97 countries. more >
STELR (Science and Technology Education Leveraging Relevance)
CIGRE supports technical education in schools through the STELR programme.
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CIGRE Australia’s new website
Cigré Australia launches new website and public information hub. more >
Australian to present at Brasilian Conference
Australian Terry Krieg - Chair of the CIGRE B3 Study Committee will be presenting at the International Workshop on Power Transformers, equipment substations and materials in Brasil this week. more >
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