Activity of CIGRE and PKWSE (CIGRE Poland). CIGRE Session 2022

Sławomir Samek, Marcin Lizer

Presented are basic informations about the International Council on Large Electric Systems CIGRE. Closer look is given to the organizational structure and the most important aims of its activities. Discussed is the course of the first, after the total closure of direct contacts because of pandemia, CIGRE Plenary Session which was held in a hybrid way enabling gradual return to the traditional form of meetings and discussions with a simultaneous maintaining the possibility, for persons from areas being under increased rigours concerning free movement, to take part in all events by electronic means of communication. The Session took place in Paris from August 28th to September 2nd, 2022. There were registered more than 3600 delegates to participate in the Conference from which 2460 were present in Paris (31 and 22 respectively from Poland). The Session was accompanied by a technical exhibition where 280 companies presented their products and services. Unfortunately, there were no representatives from Poland. Moreover, in the article discussed are basic aspects connected with the current Polish activity in CIGRE works as well as the Polish accents during the 2022 Session including papers prepared by the members of PKWSE. Described are also benefits resulting from belonging to CIGRE and the way in which those willing can apply for memebership in this organisation.

More in the issue  3/2023 Energetyka.