2026 CIGRE Power System, Grid Equipment and Technology Exhibition, Paris, France

The 2026 CIGRE Power Systems, Grid Equipment & Technology Exhibition in Paris, France (CIGRE Session), is one of the most authoritative, longest-running, and influential international events in the global power industry. CIGRE (International Council on Large Electric Systems), founded in 1921, is a global non-profit organization dedicated to promoting technical exchange and knowledge sharing in the field of power systems. The CIGRE Session is held biennially in Paris, gathering leading power experts, engineers, researchers, equipment manufacturers, service providers, and government representatives from around the world. The exhibition is not merely a platform for showcasing the latest technologies and products but also a high-level event for academic exchange and industry trend discussions. The history of the CIGRE Session dates back to the early 20th century, witnessing every major transformation and technological leap in the global power industry. After more than a century of development, the CIGRE Session has become an undisputed leader in the power sector, with its technical reports and recommendations providing guiding significance for the development of global power systems. The exhibition is grand in scale, typically occupying multiple halls of the Palais des Congrès de Paris, attracting hundreds of internationally renowned companies, including industry giants such as ABB, Siemens Energy, GE Grid Solutions, Schneider Electric, Hitachi Energy, State Grid Corporation of China, as well as numerous innovative small and medium-sized enterprises. Exhibitors cover the entire power system industry chain, from generation, transmission, and substations to distribution and consumption. In terms of audience, the CIGRE Session attracts thousands of professional visitors from over 100 countries and regions worldwide, including decision-makers from power companies, technical directors, R&D engineers, project managers, university professors, research institution experts, and government regulatory representatives. These visitors not only focus on the latest technologies and products but also actively participate in various technical seminars, specialized conferences, round table discussions, and young engineers' forums, jointly exploring the future development direction of power systems, such as smart grids, renewable energy integration, energy storage technologies, digital transformation, and cybersecurity. During the exhibition, multiple high-level plenary sessions and technical committee meetings are also held to release the latest research findings and industry standards, providing forward-looking guidance and cooperation opportunities for the development of the global power industry. The CIGRE Session, with its profound historical heritage, extensive international influence, high-level professional content, and rich exchange opportunities, is an unmissable top event for global power industry professionals.

The exhibit range of the 2026 CIGRE Power Systems, Grid Equipment & Technology Exhibition in Paris, France, covers all aspects of power systems from generation, transmission, substations, distribution to consumption, as well as related technologies and services, aiming to showcase the most cutting-edge innovative achievements and solutions in the power industry. Specific exhibit categories include: **1. Power Generation Technologies and Equipment:** * **Conventional Energy Generation:** Thermal power generation (coal-fired, gas-fired, oil-fired) equipment, nuclear power generation technology and equipment. * **Renewable Energy Generation:** Wind turbine units and supporting equipment, solar photovoltaic power generation systems (components, inverters, mounting structures), solar thermal power generation technology, hydropower equipment, biomass energy generation technology, geothermal power generation technology. * **Energy Storage Technologies:** Battery energy storage systems (lithium-ion batteries, flow batteries, lead-acid batteries), flywheel energy storage, compressed air energy storage, pumped-hydro storage technology and equipment, energy storage management systems (BMS, EMS). **2. Transmission and Substation Equipment and Technology:** * **Transformers and Reactors:** Various power transformers (UHV, EHV, distribution transformers), instrument transformers, reactors, voltage regulating equipment. * **Switchgear:** High-voltage circuit breakers, disconnectors, load break switches, gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), medium and low-voltage switchgear, smart switchgear. * **Transmission Lines and Cables:** Transmission towers, conductors, insulators, optical cables, submarine cables, high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission technology and equipment, flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS) equipment. * **Substation Automation and Control:** Substation automation systems (SAS), relay protection devices, SCADA systems, energy management systems (EMS), distribution automation systems (DAS), smart sensors, condition monitoring equipment. **3. Distribution Network Equipment and Technology:** * **Distribution Transformers:** Smart distribution transformers, amorphous alloy transformers. * **Distribution Switchgear:** Ring main units, pole-mounted switches, load break switches, fault indicators. * **Distribution Automation and Management:** Distribution management systems (DMS), geographic information systems (GIS), fault location and isolation technology. **4. Smart Grid and Digital Technologies:** * **Smart Grid Solutions:** Smart grid planning, design and consulting services, microgrid systems, virtual power plant technology. * **Information and Communication Technology (ICT):** Internet of Things (IoT) technology applications in power systems, big data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) applications in power systems, cloud computing, edge computing. * **Cybersecurity:** Power system cybersecurity solutions, industrial control system (ICS) security protection. * **Electricity Market and Trading:** Smart electricity market platforms, electricity trading systems, demand-side management (DSM) technology. **5. Power System Operation and Maintenance:** * **Power System Planning and Simulation:** Power system planning software, power flow calculation, stability analysis, fault analysis software. * **Equipment Testing and Diagnostics:** Insulation monitoring, partial discharge detection, infrared thermography, online monitoring systems. * **Operation and Maintenance Management:** Asset management systems (AMS), predictive maintenance, drone inspection, robot inspection. **6. Other Related Products and Services:** * **Power Electronic Equipment:** Inverters, converters, reactive power compensation devices (SVC, STATCOM). * **Power Test Equipment:** Various high-voltage test equipment, relay protection test equipment. * **Power Engineering and Consulting Services:** Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) for power projects, engineering design, technical consulting, training services. * **Safety Protection Products:** Personal protective equipment (PPE), safety tools, fire fighting equipment.

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