CIGRE UK A2 Technical Liaison Meeting 2025: 19th November 2025
We are excited to announce a CIGRE UK Technical Liaison Meeting to understand the latest developments in Power Transformers and Reactors. The meeting will be led by Professor Zhongdong Wang…
Enhancing Energy Infrastructure through Innovation and Inclusive Collaboration
Join us for “Enhancing Energy Infrastructure through Innovation and Inclusive Collaboration” on Friday 24th October 2025 (09:00 – 17:00), kindly hosted at Arup’s Birmingham offices by the CIGRE UK…
CIGRE UK Substation Training Session: Meeting Report
On Friday 10th October 2025, the CIGRE UK Next Generation Network (NGN) successfully organised a one-day Fundamental Training Session on Substations kindly hosted at the University of Birmingham. The workshop...CIGRE UK: University Hub – Manchester Region
We’re thrilled to announce the inaugural event of the CIGRE NGN Manchester Hub! Join us for an inspiring afternoon as we officially launch this new initiative — a vibrant…
CIGRE UK’s AGM, Networking Reception & Awards Dinner 2025
A Day of Connection, Celebration and Collaboration – Join Us! CIGRE UK invites you to a full day of insight, engagement and inspiration at our Annual General Meetings,…
Whole System Planning Workshop: Recap & Presentations
On 23rd September 2025, CIGRE organised a Whole System Planning workshop at the Warwick University Conference Centre, with the support from the SuperAIRE research Project. The event was very…
CIGRE UK’s AGMs, Networking Reception and Awards Dinner 2025
Members are invited to attend CIGRE UK's Annual General Meetings and then join a Networking Reception, followed by an Awards Dinner. There are 4 main elements to the day. Simply...Knowledge Sharing at the University Hub London Region – Recap & Presentations
CIGRE UK University Hub – London Region convened a focused knowledge-sharing day on Power Systems Operation, Protection & Control, hosted at Imperial College London. Across technical talks and a lively panel,...CIGRE UK Substation Training Session: Meeting Report
On Friday 10th October 2025, the CIGRE UK Next Generation Network (NGN) successfully organised a one-day Fundamental Training Session on Substations kindly hosted at the University of Birmingham. The…
CIGRE UK: Visit to SSEN Blackhillock and Keith Substations: Sold Out!
A visit to Keith and Blackhillock Scottish & Southern Energy Network Substations offers a rare opportunity to witness how Scotland’s electricity infrastructure is being transformed to meet Net Zero…
CIGRE UK B1/D1 Technical Liaison Meeting 2025
Join us on Wednesday, 15 October 2025 for the annual CIGRE UK B1 Technical Liaison Meeting, kindly hosted at Ørsted’s London offices and available in Hybrid format (in-person and…
CIGRE UK visit to Keele University’s Smart Energy Network Demonstrator: Postponed
Join a CIGRE UK delegation to Keele University’s Smart Energy Network Demonstrator. SEND, a European first, is an at scale environment providing a platform that allows energy generation, distribution,…
CIGRE UK Technical Conference 2025
CIGRE UK is pleased to announce its 2025 Annual Technical Conference, which will bring together leading professionals, industry experts, and academics to engage in critical dialogue on the future of...Phil Clements Joins the CIGRE UK Steering Committee
CIGRE UK is delighted to announce that Phil Clements has joined its Steering Committee. Phil currently serves as Director of Network Engineering and Chief Engineer for SSEN-Transmission, where he holds…
Call for Presenters: CIGRE UK Webinar Series 2026
| The Opportunity | CIGRE’s primary purpose is to allow engineers, specialists and thought leaders from all around the world to exchange information and enhance their knowledge related to power…
CIGRE UK NGN Young Member Showcase Competition 2025 – Call for Abstracts
The CIGRE Paris Session is a leading international event in the power industry, gathering worldwide experts to discuss and learn about the Industry’s future. CIGRE Paris Session 2026 will take…
CIGRE UK NGN visit to NESO Control Room | Visit Report
On the 20th August, the National Energy Systems Operator (NESO) kindly hosted a group from CIGRE UK’s NGN (Young Engineer) section to its Control Room in Wokingham, with around…
CIGRE NGN Webinar: Grid Resilience in Action
Grid Resilience in Action: Lessons Learnt from Real-World Challenges This webinar, organised by the NGN communities in Belgium and the United Kingdom, takes place on Friday 25th July…
Grid Resilience in Action: CIGRE NGN Belgium & UK Webinar
CIGRE UK Outstanding Contribution Awards 2025
Purpose of CIGRE UK Outstanding Contribution Awards The CIGRE UK Outstanding Contribution or Achievement Awards are made to CIGRE UK members in recognition of contributions made to CIGRE UK or/and CIGRE in…
CIGRE UK Mentoring Scheme
Unlock your career potential with the CIGRE UK Mentoring Scheme! Are you a young professional in the energy sector, based in the United Kingdom, looking to grow, connect, and lead?…
Delivering HVDC Networks – a Forum with CIGRE China
Advanced HVDC Technologies and Engineering Applications in Accelerating Net-Zero Energy Transition OVERVIEW As the global energy sector intensifies efforts toward a net-zero future, high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technologies…
Paris Session 2026: Call for Papers Update
On 6th February 2025 I issued the first call for papers for the CIGRE Paris Session 2026. The purpose of this email is to remind you that your synopses MUST be…
Invitation to Join the CIGRE UK SC C2 Technical Community
Ronan Jamieson, CIGRE UK Regular Member for Study Committee C2, is looking to re-launch a UK community of CIGRE members interested in the topic of Power Systems Operation &…
Electricity systems – Resilient by Design
A One Day CIGRE UK Conference Description: Join us for an immersive and insightful conference, Electricity Systems – Resilient by Design, kindly hosted by ARUP, where industry leaders, innovators,…
CIGRE UK Study Committee C6 Seminar | Cardiff University & Online | 18th June 2025
This seminar consists of two lectures and is being kindly hosted at Cardiff University, then simultaneously online for those that cannot attend in-person. Professor Jun Liang, UK C6 Regular Member,…
Meeting the CIGRE UK Technical Committee
To achieve CIGRE’s strategic technical focus it operates 16 global Study Committees. This is the ‘engine room’ that drives CIGRE’s power system knowledge development and covers the key technical…
Powering the future: AI in Renewable Energy and Skills for Career Resilience: Videos & Presentations
EVENT OVERVIEW The event, open to all, exploring the transformative role of AI in shaping a sustainable future, was co-hosted and organised by the CIGRE UK Women in Energy…
CIGRE UK B4 Technical Liaison Meeting 2025 | Report & Presentations
The CIGRE UK B4 Technical Liaison Meeting held on Friday, 16th May 2025, at the University of Birmingham, brought together a diverse group of professionals to discuss advancements in…
Cheng Chen joins the CIGRE UK Technical Committee as Whole Systems Lead
As Chair of the CIGRE UK Technical Committee, I’m thrilled to welcome Cheng Chen as our newly appointed Whole System Lead! This is a bold step forward for CIGRE…
CIGRE UK Study Committee C1 Technical Liaison Meeting: Presentations
MEETING OVERVIEW: This meeting was an excellent opportunity to stay informed, contribute to ongoing discussions, and engage with experts in the field. To view the individual presentations click on…
University of Manchester: Distinguished Lecture Report
The University of Manchester had the pleasure of hosting John Wright, Principal Engineer & Technical Applications Engineer Leader – Europe, Central Asia & Sub-Saharan Africa at GE VERNOVA. John…
New CIGRE Green Book: Transformer and Reactor Life Management
This Green Book provides a comprehensive guide to transformer and reactor life management, from procurement to disposal. Editors: Luiz Cheim, Adish Kumar Gupta, Tara-Lee MacArthur, Simon Ryder An…
ELECTRA February Edition | Now Available to Members
ELECTRA February is online for the latest news, expertise, and work from the world of CIGRE…click here to read this edition:https://electra.cigre.org/
CIGRE UK SC-A2 & NGN Presentation Competition & Awards
Introduction Taking place on Friday 7th March 2025 at the University of Manchester, 12 early career engineers and researchers will present their transformers related work in short presentations (8…
2024 Paris Session papers and proceedings available free to members now!
Over 1100 technical downloads, ‘A remarkable resource of world leading expertise’. Download options grouped by Study Committee below or follow the link to search individual items. From energy transition to the…
Distinguished Industry Lecture: Engineering Net Zero at the CIGRE UK NGN University of Birmingham Hub
OVERVIEW With the Energy Net Zero University Outreach Initiative, we aim to increase engagement from university students on Net Zero Energy topics and encourage discussions around Net Zero targets…
CIGRE UK Monthly Technical Webinar | January 2025 |Presentation & Video
‘How far does the power need to go? GB transmission network development to accommodate renewables’. The Government’s ‘clean power’ action plan towards 2030 has made clear the amount of…
CIGRE UK A3/B3 Technical Liaison Meeting 2025 | Recap and Presentations
About this Event This meeting, attended by 70 delegates each of the two days in Manchester, provided a high-level overview of the ongoing activities in CIGRE related to Study…
CIGRE UK SC-C4: Developments and Challenges in Grid Integration and Power Systems Stability: Recap, Presentations & Video
The 2025 CIGRE UK Study Committee C4 Technical Liaison Meeting, focused on “Developments and Challenges in Grid Integration and Power Systems Stability”. This hybrid event took place at the Scottish…
CIGRE UK NGN Section Committee Election Results
As my tenure as Chair of the CIGRE UK NGN comes to an end, I am pleased to announce the results of the 2025 CIGRE UK NGN elections. It…
Honourable Mention for a UK Entry to the NGN Paris Showcase Competition
Haonan Yang, a PhD student at the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department of The University of Manchester, was successfully chosen and sponsored by CIGRE UK, to attend the CIGRE…
Post Session 2024 Technical Conference: Report & Presentations
On Thursday 14th November 2024, CIGRE UK held a post Paris Session Technical Conference at the IET Austin Court in Birmingham. 70 members attended the Conference and heard from individuals…
Uniting Academia and Industry for Net Zero Ambitions: Presentations & Videos
CIGRE UK Women in Energy is committed to advancing knowledge within the energy sector, fostering professional connections, and championing diversity within our community. We were thrilled to organise this event,...CIGRE Study Committee A2/NGN Factory Visit: November 2024
CIGRE UK Study Committee A2 (Transformers) with CIGRE UK's NGN section in support, has arranged a factory visit, kindly hosted by Brush Transformers at its Loughborough facility (Nottingham Road, Loughborough...Digitalisation and Data Science Conference – Enabler for Net Zero
Overview: This one day conference, kindly hosted by Imperial College London, will feature speakers from industry, government and academia. Current projects/research will be reviewed and discussed, together with updates…
CIGRE Session 2024 – How the Session is organised video and useful download guide
CIGRE UK member ZIA EMIN kindly recorded this video in 2022 to explain what to expect and how to get the best from your time as a delegate at a…
CIGRE UK’s Evening Reception – Paris Session 2024
We are excited to confirm that the CIGRE UK Paris Session reception will take place once again at the spectacular Cercle de l’Union Interalliée located at 33, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, 75008 Paris from 6.30pm –…
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Technologies | Thursday 25th July 2024 | 14:00 – 15:00 | University of Birmingham | Hybrid Event
Dr Moumita Das received the PhD degree from the department of electrical engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India. After completion of PhD she has done…
CIGRE UK Women in Energy Webinar | Embracing Diversity in Engineering for Advancing Towards Net Zero | Video
To recognised International Women in Engineering Day, a panel from CIGRE Women in Energy discussed embracing diversity in engineering and how this will help in achieving the Net Zero…