GRIDCON 2025, a premier international conference and exhibition on power grid resilience and innovations, was held at IICC, Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi. The event was organized by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) under patronage of the Ministry of Power, in collaboration with CIGRE India.
Key Highlights of GRIDCON 2025
Theme: “Innovations in Grid Resilience” – focusing on new technologies, infrastructure, and smart solutions for the future of power generation, transmission, and distribution.
Global Participation:
- 2000+ delegates from around the world.
- 150+ technical papers presented on advancements in the power sector.
- 150+ exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge grid technologies.
- 30+ country representatives discussing international collaboration on grid resilience.
Core Focus Areas:
- Grid Resilience: Strategies for reliable, sustainable, and adaptable power transmission.
- Renewable Energy Integration: Enhancing the stability of grids with solar, wind, and hybrid energy sources.
- Asset Management: Utilizing AI, IoT, and predictive analytics for efficient grid maintenance.
- Digital Transformation: Adoption of smart grids, automation, and cybersecurity measures in power transmission.
About CIGRE (International Council on Large Electric Systems)
CIGRE, established in Paris in 1921, is a global forum for engineers and experts in electricity generation and high-voltage transmission systems.
Objectives & Scope
- Promotes technical knowledge exchange on power generation and transmission across 87 member countries.
- Covers economic, environmental, and regulatory aspects of the global electrical grid.
- Focuses on equipment development, system protection, telecommunication, and automation.
- Operates through 16 Study Committees (SCs) with experts from various countries, including India’s representation in 15 out of 16 committees.
CIGRE’s Key Activities
- Biennial Sessions in Paris (every even year) focusing on technical advancements in power systems.
- Alternate-year symposia on specialized topics in power transmission.
- Publications: ELECTRA (Technical Journal); Research papers and reports on grid innovations and policy advancements.