Why the Future of Power Systems is Built Through International Engineering Cooperation

Ahead of the CIGRE Paris Session 2026, the ProtecSys team shares its perspective on the key technological challenges defining the development of the modern power industry.

Why the Future of Power Systems is Built Through International Engineering Cooperation The accelerated integration of renewable energy sources (RES), grid digitalization, and growing loads are changing the architecture of the global power industry. Today, the reliability of power systems depends not on the amount of equipment or investment volumes, but on the speed of adopting new engineering standards and international cooperation.

When Changes Outpace Standards The integration of solar and wind generation has shifted the focus from merely building new facilities to grid resilience, inverter-based generation, substation digitalization, and cybersecurity. These topics shape the agenda of the CIGRE 2026 session in Paris—the world's leading forum for the electric power industry.

What This Means for Uzbekistan The country is undergoing large-scale infrastructure modernization and the mass commissioning of RES. The complexity of the grids is increasing. To guarantee their reliability, it is necessary to adapt relay protection systems, implement the IEC 61850 standard, and protect critical facilities from cyber threats based on the best global practices.

The Role of ProtecSys and the Creation of UzNC For ProtecSys, CIGRE is a tool for integrating advanced expertise into national standards. In 2026, the company is organizing the work of the CIGRE National Committee in Uzbekistan (UzNC) and will represent the country at the Paris Session 2026. This will provide Uzbek engineers with access to international working groups and competency exchange.

Delegation Priorities The ProtecSys team will focus on practical areas:

• Digital Relay Protection and Automation (RPA) and the IEC 61850 standard;

• Digital substations and cybersecurity;

• Predictive diagnostics, digital twins, and RES integration.

Engineering Expertise as an Investment Technologies are outpacing the regulatory framework. To build sustainable infrastructure, companies must leverage international experience at the design stage. ProtecSys views participation in CIGRE as a long-term contribution to the technological sovereignty and reliability of Uzbekistan's power system.

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