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CIGRE

Also Known As International Council on Large Electric Systems
Industry and Professional Association

The International Council on Large Electric Systems, established in Paris in 1921, a non-profit global community for power system expertise spanning distribution, transmission and generation. Thousands of professionals from more than 90 countries work through more than 60 in-country National Committees and a knowledge programme of over 300 working groups.

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Professional body 1
Founded Year
1921 1
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Paris, France 1
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Source CIGRE Official Site

CIGRE Study Committee B4 covers HVDC and power electronics, publishing the Technical Brochures (HVDC Grids, HVDC electrode design) that feed IEC standards work.

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Source CIGRE Official Site
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1. CIGRE Official Site
CIGREAbout, Introducing CIGRE
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The community features thousands of professionals from over 90 countries and includes some of the world's leading experts.
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International Council on Large Electric Systems (Wikipedia)
In Group: Engineering and Research Bodies, Lead
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The International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE) is a global nonprofit organisation in the field of high voltage electricity.
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