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ERERA Task Force and CESI Finalize WAPP Grid Code
From February 5th to 9th, 2024, the ERERA Task Force held its concluding meeting in Cotonou, marking a pivotal step in the revision of the West African Power Pool (WAPP) Grid Code. Initially developed by CESI between 2020 and 2022, the Grid Code outlines technical standards for the operation and maintenance of the power transmission […]
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KEMA Labs Boosts Testing at Chalfont Lab with Upgrades
In a recent ElectricEnergyOnline publication, KEMA Labs announced the completion of significant upgrades to their surge arrester test platform at their Chalfont, Pennsylvania (USA) laboratory. Finalized in fall 2022, these enhancements aim to boost testing accuracy and safety, aligning with the rigorous standards of IEEE C62.11, IEC 60099-4, and IEC 60099-8. Key improvements include an […]
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CESI’s CEO Addresses Electric Grid Sector’s Future at OPG Event
On February 1st, CESI’s CEO, Domenico Villani, was a key speaker at the Round Table Discussion held during the Open Day Technical Committee, organized by the Open Power Grids Association (OPG). The Round Table, moderated by OPG’s President, Francesco Bertoli, gathered leaders from the energy sector to discuss the pivotal role of OPG in driving […]
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CESI Hosts Board Meeting for Black Sea Cable Project
CESI is currently hosting the board meeting for the Black Sea Submarine Electricity Cable project, which started on January 31 and will run through February 2. The project features an HVDC infrastructure that connects Georgia and Romania across the Black Sea, spanning approximately 1100 km of 525kV submarine cable and including converter stations on both […]
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Skea: “Urgency, Agency, Equity” in Climate Change Fight
Jim Skea, IPCC President and Professor of Sustainable Energy at the Imperial College of London, said that: “This is the decade of climate action, and I want to use this opportunity to set out some clear messages from the IPCC and the scientific community. I can sum it up in three words: urgency, agency, and […]
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NGCP and CESI Launch Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection
CESI has successfully partnered with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) in implementing the Mindanao-Visayas HVDC Interconnection Project (MVIP). The culmination of this significant project was celebrated last week with the official inauguration of the Mindanao-Visayas connection. The MVIP’s primary goal is to unify the power transmission networks throughout the Philippines, establishing a […]