June 2020

This edition is available on our new website.

From now on, ELECTRA is now online every 2 months on electra.cigre.org.

In this edition:

Edito:

• Strategy and decisions during difficult times
• 1946 Paris Opening Session speech

Global Connections

• System Operations impact of Covid-19: European Perspective
• The mastering of large electrical systems - Interview with André Merlin
• The Emissions Gap: The current decade is defining for our future
• Hydrogen scalable production for a sustainable and breathable world

Life of Association

• General Assembly
• Distinguished Member Awards 2020
• Technical Council Awards 2020
• Thesis Award 2020 : Roni Irnawan

Annual Reports

• B3: Substations and electrical installations
• B4: DC systems and power electronics
• B5: Protection and automation

Working Group Report

• WG A2.54: Load sound power levels for specification purposes of three-phase 50 Hz and 60 Hz liquid-filled power transformers

Technical Brochures

• 798 - WG B4.66: Implications for harmonics and filtering of the installation of HVDC converter stations in close proximity
• 799 - WG C4.31 : Assessment of conducted disturbances above 2 kHz in MV and LV power systems 
• 800 - WG B5.47: Network protection performance audits
• 801 - WG B1.44: Guidelines for safe work on cable systems under induced voltages or currents
• 802 - WG B3.45: Application of non-SF6 gases or gas-mixtures in medium voltage and high voltage gas-insulated switchgear
• 803 - WG C5.24: Exploring the market value of Smart Grids and interactions with wholesale (TSO) and distribution (DSO) markets