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CIGRE UK Monthly Technical Webinar | Wednesday 26th November| 12:30-13:30

  About this Technical Webinar: Low voltage DC grids have great potential for increasing the energy efficiency and maximizing the ampacity of residential networks. Although these advantages, low voltage DC…

CIGRE UK University Hub – Birmingham Region | Distinguished Lecture Series

  The CIGRE UK University Hub – Birmingham Region, invites you to their upcoming Distinguished Industry Lecture series. This in-person event is open to all CIGRE UK members and who…

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…

CIGRE UK Membership Survey 2025

  Complete our Membership Survey to participate in a draw to win an Apple iPad Air. The survey closes on the 17th November 2025 and should only take about 6 minutes of…

CIGRE UK Next Generation Network | Young Member Showcase Presentations

  The final shortlisted candidates (listed below) have been invited to take part in a showcase presentation competition in front a panel of judges on Thursday 20th November 2025 at…

Call for Nominations CIGRE UK Next Generation Network (NGN) Committee 2026

  Are you ready to step into a leadership role within the power systems community and help shape the future of early-career engagement in the UK? We are delighted to…

CIGRE UK | University Hub – Birmingham Region | Annual Meeting

  The CIGRE UK University Hub – Birmingham Region invites you to its 2025 Annual Meeting on the morning of Wednesday 19th November 2025 kindly hosted by the University of…

CIGRE UK B5/D2 Joint Technical Liaison Meeting 2025

  The CIGRE UK Joint B5/D2 Technical Liaison Meeting will be led by John Wright, UK Regular Member for Study Committee B5 (Protection and Automation), and Jianing Li, UK Regular Member for Study Committee…

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: 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 Monthly Technical Webinar | Wednesday 24th September | Video & Presentation

  Steel and aluminium are the most widely used materials in the transmission and distribution sector for structures above ground. They are used in support structures in substations (i.e., post…

CIGRE UK Monthly Technical Webinar | Wednesday 29th October| 12:30-13:30

  About this Technical Webinar: One of the primary challenges with offshore wind projects is efficiently transmitting large amounts of wind energy to the grid. To achieve this, submarine AC…

Knowledge Sharing at the University Hub London Region – Recap & Presentations

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

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…

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?…

CIGRE UK Monthly Technical Webinar | Wednesday 25th June | 12:30-13:30

  About this Technical Webinar: Synopsis | As 2025 positions itself as the breakthrough year for Agentic AI, this presentation is based on practical insights grounded in experimenting with the technology…

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…

CIGRE UK Monthly Technical Webinar May 2025 | Video

  About this Technical Webinar: As the world transitions toward renewable energy, maintaining a stable and resilient electricity grid has become a critical challenge. This webinar explored how to ensure…

University Hub London – Empowering the next generation | Recap

  Overview This event  marked the inaugural launch of the CIGRE UK London Region Universities Hub, kindly hosted by Imperial College London, combining technical presentations, a panel discussion, a networking…

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 Monthly Technical Webinar April 2025 | Presentation & Video

  About this Technical Webinar: This webinar was organised in collaboration with CIGRE UK NGN and looked in to the major discussions worldwide on how the production of clean fuels,…

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…

CIGRE UK Monthly Technical Webinar | Presentation & Video

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…

CIGRE UK Monthly Technical Webinar: February 2025| Presentations & Video

  About this Technical Webinar: Speaker 1: Dr. Avinash Aithal  Title: The UK’s journey of establishing a fully integrated local flexibility market The presentation outlined the macro view of the…

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: Role of HVDC, HVAC and FACTS in Facilitating Net Zero | CIGRE UK NGN University of Birmingham Hub

  OVERVIEW CIGRE UK’s NGN University of Birmingham Hub is delighted to announce a distinguished industry lecture presented by Carl Barker on 3rd March 2025. This lecture, kindly hosted by 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…