Summary

Welcome to ELECTRA, the signature magazine of CIGRE for our digital world. CIGRE is excited to offer our members and subscribers this platform to access the latest news, global connections, expertise, and work from the world of CIGRE.

Read ELECTRA August 2025 edition

Content:

"Fifty Years Power On: A Tribute to the Next Generation" - Editorial by Konstantin O. Papailiou, President of CIGRE

Global Connections

  • Unity 3.0 - Part 3: The Human Core of the Energy Transition — From Ethical Observation to Grid Responsibility
  • Climate Resilience in Energy Systems: Addressing Droughts and Wildfires
  • Monte Carlo Meets Microwave: Modelling Interference in the 6 GHz Spectrum

Technology E2E

  • EMF Consideration for Data Centers Near Transmission Lines: Corridor Width Recommendations
  • Additive Manufacturing – Understanding the implications and opportunities of novel manufacturing techniques on the Electrical Power Sector
  • Future Proofing Transformer Tanks
  • Seismic Qualification Test for 154kV Power Transformer In Accordance with Korea’s DS-0050 Standard

Global Leadership Perspectives

  • Preparation and Listening: The Foundation of Effective Workflow

Life of Association

  • What is special about the Special Reporter?
  • Green Book now referenced by Scopus
  • CIGRE NGN: Discussion with Jana Toholj
  • CIGRE Australia - The energy transition: Shaping the power systems of tomorrow in Australia
  • Inside CIGRE: Get to know our Central Office Team! - Part 4

Annual Reports

  • SC C1 - Power system development and economics
  • SC C2 - Power system operation and SC control
  • SC C3 - Power system sustainability and environmental performance

Working Group Report

  • TF B1.93 - Application of autonomous platforms/robots in power cable operation and maintenance

Technical Brochures

  • TB 965 - WG C3.15: Best environmental and socio-economic practices for improving public acceptance of high voltage substations
  • TB 966 - WG C3.09: Sustainable Corridor Management
  • TB 967 - WG D1.65: Mechanical properties of insulation materials for power transformers
  • TB 968 - JWG B1/D1.75: Interaction between cable and accessory materials in HVAC and HVDC applications
  • TB 969 - WG B2.59: Forecasting Dynamic Thermal Line Ratings

Additional informations

Publication type Electra
Reference ELT_341
Publication year
Publisher CIGRE