Grand opening 45 Session of CIGRE in Paris

On Sunday August 24, 2014 year a solemn opening ceremony of the 45 Session of the International Council on large electric systems (CIGRE) was held in Le Palais des Congrès. The opening ceremony was attended by President of CIGRE (Klaus Froehlich), Secretary General of the Council of (Philippe Adam), Chairman of the technical Council of CIGRE (Mark Waldron), Chairman of the Board of Directors and President of PJM Interconnection (United States) (Terry Boston), as well as more than 3000 members of CIGRE and invited experts in the field of power engineering.

Leading the opening ceremony President of CIGRE Claus Froehlich in his opening remarks noted that the International Board is working on the development of electric power industry is already for 9 decades serving as the platform for industry professionals to generate and debate new ideas. The results of CIGRE activity can be observed in all aspects of electric power development, which highlights the complexity and quality of the work of the organization.

World electric power industry today is facing new challenges which require consolidation of knowledge and experience of many experts and CIGRE is designed to act as an organization that brings together these solutions.

In his opening speech the Chairman of the Board of Directors and President of PJM Interconnection Terry Boston outlined energy companies activity in conditions of growing requirements to electric power systems. Through the example of his company he demonstrated various PJM methods to improve work efficiency and service quality. One of the key ideas in Terry Boston report is that there is no disadvantages, all critical situations are the result of delayed or poorly informed decisions and to minimize these situations CIGRE work is invaluable.

International Council on large high voltage electric systems CIGRE today is one of the most authoritative scientific and technical associations that brings together scientists and engineers from all over the world and has a strong influence on the shaping of industry development strategy in many countries.

In order to coordinate research, exchange of experience and scientific and technical information on the operation of electric power systems the organization conducts a variety of activities, organizing interaction between major and reputable experts to formulate common approaches in addressing the most pressing issues. Traditionally, the focus is on the development, establishment and operation of high-voltage equipment, the planning and operation of power systems, design and implementation of new technologies for collecting and processing information and control systems.

CIGRE sessions, traditionally convened every two years in Paris, the home of the Organization, are significant milestones, summarized results of previous activities, define the vectors of further development of the power industry.

45 Session and technical exhibition work will last until the end of the week. The event will bring together under its auspices more than 3200 young and leading professionals, experts and executives of the electric power industry, as well as over 6600 attendees and sales representatives from 97 countries around the world.

The event is marked with not only an emphasis on improving reliability, energy efficiency and environmental performance of the industry, but also the most active participation of Russian companies and professionals. For the first time in addition to traditional presentations, panel discussions, poster sessions and meetings of technical experts within the framework of the exhibition Russian representatives presented a joint exposition at which everyone will be able to get acquainted with the achievements and potential of advanced domestic companies. For the first time specifically for CIGRE members and guests a special English issue of the magazine «ELECTRIC POWER. Transmission and distribution» which provides the opportunity for foreign partners to learn about some of the directions of development of scientific and technical solutions in Russian power industry is presented.

The leaders of our magazine, being on the scene and directly involved in the events will continue to inform readers about all significant events within the framework of 45 CIGRE  session.

Detailed information is provided on the pages of the fifth issue of the magazine «ELECTRIC POWER. Transmission and distribution» (September-October 2014).