Our aim
CIGRE (Conseil International des Grands Réseaux Electriques)
is a permanent non-governmental and non profit-making International
Association based in France. It was founded in 1921 and aims to:
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Facilitate and develop the exchange of engineering knowledge
and information, between engineering personnel and technical
specialists in all countries as regards generation and high
voltage transmission of electricity.
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Add value to the knowledge and information exchanged by synthesizing
state-of-the-art and world practices.
- Make managers, decision-makers and regulators aware of the
synthesis of CIGRE's work, in the area of electric power.
More specifically, issues related to the planning and operation
of power systems, as well as the design, construction, maintenance
and disposal of HV equipment and plants are at the core of CIGRE's
mission. Problems related to protection of electrical systems,
to telecontrol and telecommunication equipment, are also part
of CIGRE's area of concern.
Since 2002, CIGRE's range of study includes distribution systems
(especially in rural areas), dispersed generation, environmental
issues and issues relating to regulation and electricity markets.
CIGRE's goal is to be recognised as the leading worldwide organization
on electric power systems, covering their technical, economic,
environmental, organisational and regulatory aspects. The CIGRE
head office and staff in charge of day-to-day administrative affairs
is located in Paris. CIGRE currently has members in over 80 different
countries.
© 2002 The Finnish National Committee of CIGRE
