6 Technical Theme

Understanding the 6 Technical Theme

The technical content of CIRED is primarily divided in the following six themes.

 

Network Components

Advance the design, standardization, lifecycle management and sustainability of electricity distribution components to support resilient and future-ready networks.

Power Quality & Safety

Improve power quality, electromagnetic compatibility, and safety to ensure reliable, compliant, and customer-friendly electricity supply.

Network Operation

Improve operational strategies and system performance for normal and disturbed conditions, including the integration of DER, EVs, storage, and AI-enabled solutions

Protection, Control & Automation

Enhance the reliability and effectiveness of protection, control, and automation systems through modern technologies, practical experience, and advanced methods.

Distribution System Planning

Enable efficient short- and long-term planning of distribution networks to support energy transition, electrification, flexibility, resilience, and optimal asset utilization

Customers, Regulation, DSO Business & Risk Management

Support DSOs in navigating the energy transition by addressing regulatory frameworks, business and risk management, customer engagement, digitalisation, and cybersecurity, while ensuring security of supply, resilience, and flexibility