Cigré's scope covers two broad areas :

Technology of high voltage equipment making up the electrical part of
hydraulic and thermal power stations, overhead lines, insulated cables and
substations.

The development of transmission and interconnection systems

Problems related to protection of the systems and to telecontrol and telecommunication equipment are also part of Cigré's area of concern. Cigré brings together high level experts who are confronted every day with problems related to planning Construction and Operation of HV and EHV electric systems.

What does Cigré offer ?

Members have immediate access to and benefits from the following services provided by Cigré :

Supply of electra, Cigré bi-monthly journal

Access to Cigré data bank which provides realtime search and identification
of articles published by Cigré since 1972  : 3400 references, 7400 authors

Timely information on upcoming professional seminars, national and regional

Possibility to register for the biennial Session held in Paris in even years at a reduced fee, as well as access to meeting summaries published afterwards

A copy of the current Cigré membership list, which provides an opportunity for direct contact with specialists in your region or area of activity

To take part in the technical work within Cigré and especially to be appointed
as a member of a Study Committee or Working Group

... and many more advantages !

Who are Cigré members ?

Cigré includes 3 categories of members :

Collective members who are administrative bodies, scientific or technical
organisation, research institutes and public or private companies of industrial and/or commercial character

educational institutions

Individual members, professional in the engineering teaching or research activities

Cigré's publications

ELECTRA, a bilingual (French / English) journal issued every two months which publishes the results of work performedby the cigre study committees.  it provides members with a unique source of information on themes of vital interest to professionals in this field.

SESSION AND SYMPOSIUM PAPER AND PROCEEDINGS.

TECHNICAL BROCHURES which reproduce study committee papers on a particular topic.

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY which is a link between members and is an essential tool for contacts

How does Cigré work ?

Technical work is carried out within 15 Study Committees. The task of these Committees is to initiate and co-ordinate studies contributing to technical advance in their particular area.

Moreover they are the major actors in Plenary Session and select the Preferential Subjects to be discussed during these Sessions. These subjects relate to current problems resulting from technical  institutional evolution of the Electricity Supply Industry. Membership of these Study Committees consists of well-known experts who are nominated by the Governing Bodies of Cigré for a period of 6 years. Their term of office may be renewed for two-year periods if need be.

Working Groups, which include other experts, are formed whose task is to delve further into a particular topic.

Study Committees

The objectives of the Cigré Study Committees are :

the promotion and exchange of information on all aspects within their fields of activity

the organisation and carrying out of studies for promoting technical progress and extending our knowledge base. Information exchange is achieved by participation in the Sessions, Symposia, Colloquia and Regional Meetings and by publications.

How is Cigré organised ?

Cigré's Governing Bodies consist of :

The Administrative Council

The Executive Committee

The Technical Committee