If you are interested in participating in one or more of the working groups, please send your name, email address, and a current CV to John McDonald at johndougmcd@gmail.com. The working groups will be staffed quickly so your prompt response will be necessary.
Working group members should have their company support and be current CIGRÉ members with their current dues paid.
The final choice of members is the responsibility of CIGRE technical officers and the study committee chair and working group convener. The U.S. National Committee can only make a recommendation.
Posted December 17, 2024
WG number: D2.60
Name of Convener: Bubnov Yury (PORTUGAL)
Title: Consumer-side Digital Models and Twins Application
Posted November 29, 2024
WG number: A2.76
Name of Convener: Dastous Jean-Bernard (CANADA)
Title: Power Transformer Passive Protection Against Internal Arcing Faults
Posted November 19, 2024
WG number: C5.40
Name of Convener: Viana Alexandre (BRAZIL)
Title: Framework for Retail Competition in Electricity Markets
Posted November 16, 2024
WG number: A2.75
Name of Convener: Mtetwa Sidwell (South Africa)
Title: Tap Changer Specification, Condition Assessment, Testing and Maintenance Guidelines
WG number: B1.95
Name of Convener: Olsen Soren (Denmark)
Title: Mechanical Performance and Limits of Submarine Power Cable Systems
WG number: C5-39
Name of Convener: Nath Shaw Rabindra (Australia)
Title: Regulatory Frameworks and Market Integration for Assets under Non-Firm Grid Connection
Posted October 3, 2024
WG number: D2.61
Name of Convener: Anton Merkulov (Kazakhstan)
Title: High Voltage Power Line Carrier Communications Current State and Future Application
Posted September 5, 2024
WG number: D2.59
Name of Convener: Kunlun GAO (China)
Title: Intelligent Computing for Power Industry
Posted August 20, 2024
WG number: B5.86
Name of Convener: Alex Apostolov (US)
Title: Protection Automation and Control System Interfaced Asset Management and Condition Monitoring Using Innovative Technologies
JWG number: A2/D1.74
Name of Convener: Senja Leivo (Finland)
Title: Online Moisture Monitoring of Transformers for Ageing Assessment
Posted August 14, 2024
WG number: C1-C5.53
Name of Convener: Haiwang Zhong (China)
Title: Assessment of System reserves and flexibility needs in the power systems of the future
WG number: C1.54
Name of Convener: Jana Breedit (South Africa)
Title: Forecasting of demand combined with Distributed Energy Resources penetration driven by consumer behaviour and regulatory schemes influenced by market signals
Posted August 7, 2024
WG number: B3.68
Name of Convener: Simon Waddington (UK)
Title: Experience of Offshore Substation (OSS) Operation and Maintenance
Posted July 2, 2024
WG number: D1.82
Name of Convener: Thomas ANDRITSCH (UK)
Title: Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing in Service of the Electrical Power Industry
Posted June 13, 2024
WG number: A2.73
Name of Convener: Carl Wolmarans (South Africa)
Title: Enhancing the Exchange of Transformer Information through Digitalisation
WG number: C3.25
Name of Convener: Michael Gatzsche (Switzerland)
Title: Ecodesign Methods for the Power System
Posted June 7, 2024
WG number: B5.46
Name of Convener: Emil Hillberg (SWEDEN)
Title: System Integrity Protection Schemes and the (N-1) Criteria
Posted May 24, 2024
WG number: B4.104
Name of Convener: Dr. eng. Arkadiusz BUREK (Sweden)
Title: HVDC Digital Twin – concepts and roadmap
Posted May 15, 2024
WG number: B4/C4.103
Name of Convener: Hiranya Suriyaarachchi (CANADA)
Title: AC Network Equivalents for HVDC and FACTS Project Studies
WG number: C4.77
Name of Convener: Babak Badrzadeh (AUSTRALIA)
Title: Best practices for individual and collective conformity assessment of inverter-based resources during their lifetime
Posted April 24, 2024
WG number: B2.94
Name of Convener: Baptiste GARY (France)
Title: Inspection after installation, maintenance and end of life of high temperature conductors and fittings
WG number: B2.95
Name of Convener: Asif BHANGOR (Australia)
Title: Impact of extreme weather events under climate change on high voltage overhead line design standards
Posted March 22, 2024
WG number: B5.85
Name of Convener: Andreas Gehm (DE)
Title: Protection, Control and Supervision Principles of “Grid Stabilizing Generation”
Posted March 11, 2024
WG number: B5.84
Name of Convener: David Macdonald (GB)
Title: Recommendations and constraints for development and interfacing of virtual Intelligent Electronic Device implemented in Protection, Automation and Control Systems
WG number: B2.92
Name of Convener: Hugo Valente (Portugal)
Title: Update on Overhead Transmission Lines Construction Methodologies
WG number: B2.93
Name of Convener: Dr. Janos Toth (Canada)
Title: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Augmented Image-Based Transmission Line Inspection and Condition Assessment
Posted February 15, 2024
WG number: B3/A3.67
Name of Convener: Maik Hyrenbach (DE)
Title: Operational Safety of Medium Voltage GIS in Case of Abnormal Leakage
Posted February 13, 2024
WG number: B4.102
Name of Convener: Zhiyong Yuan (CHINA)
Title: Technical Requirements and Scenario Considerations on Grid-forming Capabilities of VSC-HVDC Systems
WG number: C1.52
Name of Convener: Qixin Chen (CHINA)
Title: Virtual Power Plants: Role ad deployment in large systems’ operation and planning
Posted February 6, 2024
WG number: B2/B1.90
Name of Convener: Antonio Useros (SPAIN)
Title: Transition facilities between overhead and underground lines
Posted January 23, 2024
WG number: B1.92
Name of Convener: Massimiliano MAURI (Norway)
Title: Qualification of Lead-free Submarine Cables at UM between 72.5kV and 170 kV
WG number: C1.50
Name of Convener: Nicolas CHAMOLLET (France)
Title: Global Sustainable Energy System Coupling Electricity and Hydrogen
WG number: B3/A2/A3/C3/D1.66
Name of Convener: Akshaya PRABAKAR (Netherlands)
Title: Guidelines for Life Cycle Assessment in Substations Considering the Carbon Footprint Evaluation
Posted December 12, 2023
WG number: C1.51
Name of Convener: Jeff Palermo (USA)
Title: The Potential Roles of Energy Storage in Electric Power Systems
Posted November 27, 2023
WG number: B4.99
Name of Convener: Sofie Nilsson (Sweden)
Title: Design and Construction of Offshore Voltage Source Converter (VSC) Stations
Posted November 3, 2023
WG number: B4.101
Name of Convener: Changjiang ZHAN (China)
Title: Industrial Implementation and Application of Grid Forming Energy Storage Systems (GFM ESS)
Posted October 26, 2023
WG number: B4.100
Name of Convener: Chandana Karawita (CANADA)
Title: Dynamic Active and Reactive Power Supporting Devices for VSC HVDC Systems
Posted October 25, 2023
WG number: C2.45
Name of Convener: Yaran Li (CN)
Title: Estimation, Evaluation and Provision of Power System Inertia in Networks with a High Share of Renewable Generation
Posted October 23, 2023
JWG number: A2/D1-72
Name of Convener: Roberto Asano (Brazil)
Title: Retrofill of Mineral Oil in Transformers – Motivations, Considerations and Guidance
Posted October 18, 2023
JWG number: C3/B2.24
Name of Convener: Frode Johansen (Norway)
Title: Methods of Reducing Electrocution of Birds from Power Lines
Posted October 5, 2023
WG number: D1.81
Name of Convener: Andrew Barclay (UK)
Title: Methods and Common Data File Format for Time-Domain Reflectometry
Posted September 29, 2023
WG number: A3.50
Name of Convener: Paolo Mazza (ITALY)
Title: On-Site Calibration and Verification of the Accuracy of Instrument Transformers
WG number: A3.51
Name of Convener: Dr. Santosh Kumar Annadurai
Title: Requirements for HV T&D Equipment Operating Under Abnormal Weather Conditions
WG number: B4.98
Name of Convener: Afshin Pashaei (UK)
Title: Design Considerations in Integration of DC Systems Meshed DC/AC Transmission Networks
Posted August 22, 2023
JWG number: C1/B4.49
Name of Convener: Cornelis Plet (CANADA)
Title: Offshore Transmission Planning
Posted August 17, 2023
JWG number: B4-C4.97
Name of Convener: Arash Fazel Darbandi (CA)
Title: Benchmarking of Simulation Models for Control Interaction in Meshed AC Networks with Multiple Converters
WG number: B2.89
Name of Convener: Bo Zhang (China)
Title: Impact of Rain Upon the Characteristics of Corona Discharge from HV AC and DC Overhead Transmission Lines
WG number: C4.76
Name of Convener: Qing Yang (China)
Title: Overvoltage Protection in Switching Inductive Devices with Vacuum Circuit
Posted June 28, 2023
WG number: C2.44
Name of Convener: Greg Hesse (AU)
Title: Operational Strategies to Manage Power System Minimum Operating Conditions
Posted June 23, 2023
JWG number: C4/A3/B2/B4.75
Name of Convener: Massimo Marzinotto (Italy)
Title: Guide to Procedures for the Creation of Contamination Maps Required for Outdoor Insulation Coordination
WG number: B4.96
Name of Convener: Qi Guo (China)
Title: HVDC Connection of Power System with High Proportion of Photovoltaic (PV) Generation
Posted June 16, 2023
WG number: B4.95
Name of Convener: Joerg Dorn (Germany)
Title: Developments in Power Semiconductor Technologies and Applications in HVDC/FACTS
Posted June 2, 2023
WG number: C6.46
Name of Convener: Aradhna Pandarum (South Africa)
Title: Energy Efficiency in Distribution Systems
Posted May 4, 2023
WG number: D1.A2.80
Name of Convener: Dejan Vukovic (DE)
Title: Functional properties of non-metallic solid materials for liquid filled transformers and reactors and their compatibility
Posted April 6, 2023
WG number: A1.74
Name of Convener: Kondra NAGESH (India)
Title: Evaluating Quality of Large Electric Motors Used in Power Generation Plant
WG number: A1.75
Name of Convener: Vincent FERNAGUT (France)
Title: Large air-cooled Turbo-Generator-State of the Art, Limits and Perspectives for Small Modular Reactors
WG number: A1.76
Name of Convener: Raùl Morales GARCIA and Vincent FERNAGUT (France)
Title: Study on Eco-Design, Circular Economy and Impacts on Generator Production Process
WG number: A1.77
Name of Convener: Fernando R. SPEZIA (Brazil)
Title: Survey on Stator Insulation Reliability of Motors
WG number: D1.81
Name of Convener: Andrew BARCLAY (UK)
Title: Methods and Common Data File Format for Time-Domain Reflectometry
Posted February 21, 2023
WG number: C5.37
Name of Convener: João Carlos Mello (Brazil)
Title: Regulatory Framework on Mdernization and Extension of Useful Life of Transmission/Distribution Assets
Posted February 17, 2023
WG number: B5.82
Name of Convener: Mladen Kezunovic
Title: Education, Qualification and Continuing Professional Development of Engineers in Protection, Automation and Control
WG number: B5.83
Name of Convener: Tang Yi
Title: Protection for Modern Distribution Networks
Posted February 12, 2023
WG number: B5.81
Name of Convener: John Wright (GB)
Title: Obsolescence Management for Protection Automation and Control Systems
WG number: D1.A2.77
Name of Convener: Orlando Girlanda (SE)
Title: Improved Understanding of Dynamic Behaviour of Winding Insulating Materials in Liquid Insulated Power Transformers
Posted January 25, 2023
WG number: A3.49
Name of Convener: Roberto Tinarelli (IT)
Title: Aging effects on accuracy class of Instrument Transformers
WG number: D1.78
Name of Convener: Michael Walter (Switzerland)
Title: Partial discharge properties of non- SF6 insulating gases and gas mixtures
WG number: B2.88
Name of Convener: John McCormack (Australia)
Title: Guidelines for Safety of Overhead Line Construction, Maintenance & Operation
WG number: B1.89
Name of Convener: Bent Thomas Denis (NORWAY)
Title: Guidance for Conducting Cable Systems Failure Analysis
Posted December 12, 2022
WG number: D2.57
Name of Convener: Roman Bogomolov (Russian Federation)
Title: CIM (Common Information Model) Methodology
Posted November 28, 2022
WG number: B1.90
Name of Convener: Rachel Mosier (US)
Title: Cable Systems Electrical Characteristics (Update TB 531)
WG number: B1.91
Name of Convener: Frederic Lesur (FRANCE)
Title: Transient Thermal Modelling of Power Cables (update to IEC 60853)
Posted November 25, 2022
WG number: C4.74
Name of Convener: Haoyan Xue (China)
Title: Accurate line and cable models for steady-state and transient studies
Posted October 5, 2022
WG number: A2.68
Name of Convener: Peter Werle (DE)
Title: Failure Survey of Lower Voltage Generator Step up Transformers installed in Wind farms and Photovoltaic Parks
WG number: A2.69
Name of Convener: Claude Rajotte (CA)
Title: Guide for Transformer maintenance Update
Posted September 28, 2022
WG number: C5/C1.36
Name of Convener: Ricardo Gedra (BR)
Title: Certification of the electricity used to produce hydrogen
WG number: B4.94
Name of Convener: Arash FazelDarbandi (CANADA)
Title: Application of VSC-HVDC in a System Black Start Restoration
Posted August 17, 2022
WG number: B3.65
Name of Convener: Espen Masvik
Title: Guidelines for the Selection and Design of Escape Routes for Substations Rated Above 1kV AC and 1_5kV DC
Posted August 5, 2022
WG number: C6.45
Name of Convener: Nasser Usman
Title: The Impact of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) on the Resilience of Distribution Networks
Posted August 3, 2022
WG number: B5.78
Name of Convener: Nirmal Nair
Title: New Requirements of Network Protection and Control for Renewable Energy Integration
WG number: B5.C4.79
Name of Convener: Mukesh Nagpal
Title: Protection Roadmap for Low Inertia and Low Fault Current Networks
Posted July 29, 2022
WG number: JWG A2/D1.67
Name of Convener: Tara-lee MacARTHUR
Title: Guideline for Online Dissolved Gas Analysis Monitoring
Posted July 11, 2022
WG number: A3.48
Name of Convener: Hiroki ITO
Title: 4th CIGRE Reliability Survey on Transmission and Distribution Equipment
WG number: C2/B4.43
Name of Convener: Christer Norlander
Title: The impact of offshore wind power hybrid AC/DC connections on system operations and system design
Posted June 23, 2022
WG number: A1.68
Name of Convener: Kondra Nagesh
Title: Evaluating Quality Performance of Electric Motor Manufacturing
and Repair Facilities
WG number: A1.63
Name of Convener: Jabulani Bembe
Title: Turbo Generator Stator Winding Bushings –
Field Experience, Failures and Design Improvements.
Posted May 4, 2022
WG number: JWG B4/C4.93
Name of Convener: Dechao Kong
Title: Development of Grid Forming Converters for Secure and Reliable Operation of Future Electricity Systems
Posted April 15, 2022
WG number: JWG C4/B4.72
Name of Convener: Qingmin Li
Title: Lightning and Switching Induced Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Issues in DC Power Systems and New Emerging Power Electronics-based DC Equipment
Posted April 11, 2022
WG number: B3/D2.62
Name of Convener: Nicolaie Fantana
Title: Life-long Supervision and Management of Substations by use of Sensors, Mobile Devices, Information and Communication Technologies
Posted April 6, 2022
WG number: C5.34
Name of Convener: Jessica Harrison
Title: Summary of Current Uses of Electric Vehicle Charge/Discharge Flexibility in Wholesale Energy Markets and Reliable Grid Operations
Posted March 25, 2022
WG number: B3/D1.63
Name of Convener: Roland Kurte
Title: Guideline for assessing the toxicity of used SF6 gas onsite and in the lab of T&D equipment above 1 kV in substations
WG number: B3.64
Name of Convener: Atsushi Eto
Title: Guidelines on Optimising Seismic Design of Substations for Power Resiliency
Posted March 23, 2022
JWG number: A2/D1.66
Name of Convener: Daniel Koch
Title: Breathing systems of liquid filled transformers and reactors
Posted February 17, 2022
JWG number: A2/D2.65
Name of Convener: Patrick PICHER
Title: Transformer Digital Twin – concept and future perspectives
WG number: B5.77
Name of Convener: Emilliano Casale
Title: Requirements for Information Technologies (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) managed of Protection, Automation and Control Systems (PACS)
JWG number: C5/C1.35
Name of Convener: Tongkum Piyateravong
Title: Integration of hydrogen in electricity markets and sector regulation
Posted February 16, 2022
WG number: B2.87
Name of Convener: Dr. Bálint NÉMETH
Title: Live Line and Vicinity Working on Overhead lines: Safe Management Guidelines
Posted January 26, 2022
WG number: C4.71
Name of Convener: Sachin Goyal
Title: Small Signal Stability Analysis in Inverter Based Resource Dominated Power System
Posted January 20, 2022
WG number: D2.56
Name of Convener: Qinglai Guo
Title: Interdependence and Security of Cyber-Physical Power System (CPPS)
Posted December 21, 2021
WG number: JWG B2-C1.86
Name of Convener: Chair (B2) Viktor Lovrenčić (Slovenia), Co-chair (C1) Yury Tsimberg (Canada)
Title: Approach for Asset Management of Overhead Transmission Lines
Posted December 16, 2021
WG number: C2.42
Name of Convener: Antoine Marot
Title: The impact of the growing use of machine learning/Artificial Intelligence in the operation and control of Power Networks from an Operational perspective
Posted December 11, 2021
WG number: A3.47
Name of Convener: Ankur Maheshwari
Title: Lifetime Management of Medium Voltage Indoor Switchgear
Posted October 19, 2021
WG number: B1.82
Name of Convener: Paul Knapp
Title: MVDC Cable System Requirements
WG number: B1.87
Name of Convener: James Pilgrim
Title: Finite Element Analysis for Cable Rating Calculations
Posted October 07, 2021
WG number: C4.69
Name of Convener: Silverio Visacro
Title: Quantifying the Lightning Response of Tower-Footing Electrodes of
Overhead Transmission Lines: Methods of Measurement
WG number: C4.70
Name of Convener: Joan Montanyà
Title: Application of Space-Based Lightning Detection in Power Systems
Posted August 25, 2021
WG number: D2.55
Name of Convener: Kunlun Gao
Title: Application of 5G Technology to Smart Grids
