Ciudad del Este Paraguay hosted the 20th Ibero-American Regional Meeting of CIGRE (ERIAC), the most important international seminar in the electric power sector across the Ibero-American Region of CIGRE (RIAC). Organized by the Paraguayan National Committee of CIGRE with support from the Itaipu Binacional hydroelectric plant, the event took place May 25-29, 2025, bringing together more than 800 professionals and experts from countries such as Brazil, Mexico, Spain, Portugal, Colombia, Chile, Argentina, and Peru.
Prolec actively participated in the event, standing out with two presentations by Juan Castellanos, technical team leader. Topics included VG-100®—a biodegradable, natural ester dielectric fluid with high thermal performance and low environmental impact—and the flexible transformer, an autotransformer that is adaptable to various operating conditions with greater efficiency. Both technologies were developed and patented by Prolec. The latter presentation was recognized as one of the best of the event. This recognition highlights Prolec’s innovation capabilities and its commitment to technological advancement in the electric power sector.
Overall, the event featured technical sessions from CIGRE’s 16 Study Committees, an expo, the Forum of Nations, and panel sessions, including the Next Generation Network (NGN) and Women in Energy (WiE). Participants also took part in technical tours and a closing ceremony where the best presentations were recognized.