About CIRED Malaysia

Powering Malaysia's Electricity Distribution Through Knowledge, Innovation and Collaboration

Who We Are

Powering the Future of Electricity Distribution

CIRED Malaysia is the national platform dedicated to advancing knowledge, innovation and collaboration in electricity distribution. As part of the international CIRED community, we connect industry professionals, utilities, academia, technology providers and regulators to share best practices, emerging technologies and real-world solutions that strengthen Malaysia's distribution network.

Through conferences, technical webinars, working groups and knowledge-sharing initiatives, CIRED Malaysia supports the development of a smarter, more reliable, more sustainable and customer-centric electricity distribution industry.

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Smart electricity distribution in Malaysia

Our Objectives

CIRED Malaysia is committed to advancing the electricity distribution sector by:

Promote Knowledge Sharing

Facilitate the exchange of technical knowledge, operational experiences and international best practices in electricity distribution.

Foster Innovation

Encourage the adoption of innovative technologies, digital solutions and smart grid applications that improve the performance, resilience and sustainability of distribution networks.

Strengthen Industry Collaboration

Provide a platform for collaboration among utilities, regulators, academia, technology providers and industry professionals to address current and future challenges.

Support Professional Development

Enhance the technical competencies and capabilities of engineers and professionals through conferences, webinars, workshops and continuous learning opportunities.

Advance Research and Technical Excellence

Promote research, technical papers, case studies and practical solutions that contribute to the advancement of the electricity distribution industry.

Support Malaysia's Energy Transition

Support the development of a modern, reliable and sustainable electricity distribution network that enables renewable energy integration, distributed energy resources, electrification and the nation's Net Zero aspirations.

Mission & Vision

Guiding principles that shape our work

Our Mission

To advance Malaysia's electricity distribution sector by fostering technical excellence, innovation, collaboration and continuous professional development.

Technical Excellence Knowledge Sharing Industry Collaboration Innovation Focus

Our Vision

To become Malaysia's leading knowledge-sharing community for electricity distribution and a trusted bridge between local expertise and the global CIRED network.

Smart Grid Technologies Renewable Energy Integration Distribution Automation Grid Resilience & Security Sustainable Energy Solutions

CIRED History

Over five decades of advancing electricity distribution worldwide

1967 First Electricity Distribution Conference in UK

Organized by the UK Electrical Research Association (ERA) in Edinburgh, this event sparked significant interest in electricity distribution. It laid the groundwork for collaborative international discussions on the subject.

1969 Precursor to CIRED in Belgium

AIM organizes a conference in Liège, Belgium, focusing on electricity distribution networks. The success of this event demonstrated the need for regular international gatherings on the topic.

1971 1st CIRED Conference

Hosted by AIM in Liège, Belgium, this marked the official launch of the biennial international conference. It alternated between Belgium and the UK to ensure broad European participation.

1999 Attendance Milestone Reached

CIRED in Nice, France, welcomes over 1,000 attendees for the first time. This milestone highlighted CIRED's growing reputation as a premier event for electricity distribution experts.

2008 1st CIRED Workshop

Focused on Smart Grids for Distribution, this inaugural workshop marked CIRED's expansion into specialized technical discussions. It provided an additional platform for exploring cutting-edge innovations.

2021 Transformation into an International Association

CIRED becomes an international nonprofit association, reflecting its global ambitions. This transformation reinforced its mission to advance electricity distribution globally.

2023 Record Attendance at CIRED in Rome

The CIRED conference in Rome hosts over 1,500 participants, a new attendance record with a total of 1,616 delegates. This growth underscores CIRED's continued relevance and influence in the industry.

2024 1st Workshop Outside Europe

CIRED holds its first workshop outside Europe in Chicago, addressing flexibility in energy transition. This milestone follows an earlier attempt in Shanghai in 2020 (postponed due to COVID-19, later held online in 2022). The Chicago event marks a significant step in CIRED's global expansion.

2024 1st CIRED Webinar

A discussion on how Distribution System Operators (DSOs) use flexibility to support the low-carbon energy transition. The webinar opens a new chapter in CIRED's digital outreach efforts.

Get In Touch

Contact CIRED Malaysia for inquiries, membership, and collaboration opportunities

Our Address

Tingkat 19, Wisma TNB
No 19, Jalan Timur
46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Email Us

info@mycired.org

Call Us

+60 3 7967 9166

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