How to publish in ELECTRA

ELECTRA is the official magazine of CIGRE, published every two months (in even-numbered months). It is widely read by engineers, researchers, utility professionals, policymakers, and thought leaders in the power systems field. ELECTRA plays a critical role in fulfilling CIGRE’s mission: the collaborative development and sharing of power system expertise, with a focus on practical application and innovation.

Publishing in ELECTRA not only allows you to share your knowledge with a global audience but also helps shape best practices, stimulate collaboration, and contribute to the evolution of power systems worldwide. It is also a chance to highlight your work and build professional connections within the CIGRE community and beyond.

ELECTRA welcomes submissions across four major editorial sections. Each section targets a distinct audience and area of interest:

1. Global Connections

This section features articles and reports derived from the Leadership Circle newsletter. It highlights international trends, energy policy developments, and cross-border collaborations. If you are working on multinational initiatives, policy comparisons, or international regulatory evolutions, this is the place to share your insights.

2. Technology E2E

This section is fueled by CIGRE’s Future Connections newsletter, developed under the guidance of the Technical Council Chair. It also welcomes articles exploring cutting-edge innovations, technical challenges, and future-focused solutions across the end-to-end power system chain. Whether your expertise lies in generation, transmission and distribution, digitalisation, resilience, or emerging grid technologies, we are eager to hear from you.

We especially welcome articles related to the Energy Transition, a key focus area of CIGRE’s technical work. Relevant contributions may cover any of the following eight “hot topics”:

1. Digitalisation
2. Storage
3. Grid and Flexibility
4. Sustainability and Climate
5. Solar PV and Wind
6. Hydrogen
7. Consumers, Prosumers and Electric Vehicles
8. Sector Integration

Whether you are implementing novel solutions, conducting research, or addressing real-world operational challenges, your work can help inform and inspire others navigating similar transitions.

3. Life of the Association

This section focuses on CIGRE’s internal activities and community life, including updates from Sessions, Symposia, Colloquia, Study Committees (SC), Working Groups (WG), National Committee (NC) and regional events. Articles in this section celebrate the people and events that bring CIGRE to life.

We also strongly encourage contributions from members of the Next Generation Network (NGN) and Women in Energy (WiE) communities. Whether you are showcasing initiatives, leadership experiences, or reflections on diversity and inclusion, your voice is essential to the future of CIGRE.

4. Global Leadership Perspectives

This section offers leadership insights and career development content. Contributions may include executive viewpoints, expert interviews, and reflections on personal and professional growth in the evolving power sector. Articles in this section aim to inspire current and future leaders within the CIGRE community.

Contributing to ELECTRA offers more than just publication. Here’s how you benefit:

• Amplify your impact: By sharing your work, you give broader visibility to the valuable efforts taking place in your team, organization, or Study Committee.
• Connect globally: Your article helps build bridges across CIGRE’s diverse membership and enhances your networking opportunities.
• Enhance professional recognition: Publishing in ELECTRA is a mark of expertise that can strengthen your reputation in the field.

Most importantly, your experiences and lessons learned could become a valuable reference for others facing similar challenges.

CIGRE has a structured system based on National Committees (NCs) and Study Committees (SCs), and article submissions follow these pathways:

• If your article is related to NC and Regional activities or events, please contact your National Committee.
• For articles related to Study Committee or Working Group activities, please coordinate through your Study Committee.
• Even if an article is not related to a specific NCs or SCs, you can acces contact form. 

After initial contact, the CIGRE Central Office will guide you through the submission and editorial process.

All submissions are reviewed in accordance with CIGRE’s core principles of openness, neutrality, non-profit orientation, and fact-based knowledge sharing. Articles for promotional or commercial purposes — such as naming of commercial products, models, company logos, or advertisements — are not accepted.

• Format: Microsoft Word file, plain text, single column, between 1000 and 1200 words
• Illustrations: Diagrams and high-resolution images may be included to support your article
• Language: English (clear, concise, and technically sound)
• Deadline: Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis. Since ELECTRA is published every two months, please allow up to two months from submission to publication.