EDF International Networks

EDF International Networks supports stronger energy cooperation between France and Costa Rica

As part of the official visit to Costa Rica by Nicolas Forissier, French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Attractiveness, EDF International Networks is proud to contribute to strengthening the economic and technical partnership between France and Costa Rica.

Under the financing agreement signed by the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (grupoicecr), the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the AFD – Agence Française de Développement, EDF International Networks will bring its expertise to support the modernization, digitalization and enhancement of Costa Rica’s power distribution network.

As Costa Rica advances its energy transition and prepares to integrate additional renewable energy resources into its electricity mix, this collaboration demonstrates EDF International Networks’ ability to support utilities worldwide in addressing the challenges of grid transformation and digital innovation.

Through this technical partnership with the ICE Group, our teams will share international best practices and operational expertise to help improve the resilience, efficiency and sustainability of Costa Rica’s electricity system.

David IZZO Monica Navarro Del Valle alexia levesque
Kenny GUILLOUCHE Xavier Collar Sébastien Brun Simon LOREK

🇨🇷 Le Costa Rica construit depuis plusieurs décennies un leadership reconnu dans la production d’électricité renouvelable. Le prochain défi consiste à continuer d’adapter son système électrique pour répondre à une demande croissante et aux effets du changement climatique.

C’est pourquoi notre Groupe et la European Investment Bank (EIB) accompagnent le plan d’investissement du groupe ICE (grupoicecr) pour renforcer la résilience, la modernisation et la durabilité du système électrique costaricain.

Mais la coopération va au-delà du financement : grâce à une coopération technique avec EDF International Networks, l’expertise française en matière de distribution électrique sera mise en relation avec les capacités et les priorités définies par l’ICE afin d’avancer dans la modernisation et la numérisation de ses réseaux.

💬 « La France souhaite continuer à construire sur notre vision commune des enjeux énergétiques […], en rapprochant les connaissances, les entreprises et les capacités techniques afin que nos institutions puissent apprendre et progresser ensemble vers la neutralité carbone », a souligné Nicolas Forissier, Ministre délégué chargé du commerce extérieur et de l’attractivité de France.

⚡ Une coopération qui associe financement, connaissances et expertise pour avancer ensemble dans la transition énergétique.

Pour en savoir plus, consultez notre communiqué 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_cd6xmZ

Embajada de Francia en Costa Rica | David IZZO | Gustavo Morales | Julián García Aristizábal | Fabienne Bondu Garrido | alexia levesque | Unión Europea en Centroamérica | Jéssica Quesada Palacios

What we learn from working with Distribution System Operators around the world


Regardless of the country or regulatory framework, one trend is becoming increasingly clear: distribution networks are becoming more and more data-driven.
 
📡 Smart meters are no longer just billing devices. Combined with communication gateways, they form a true network of sensors, providing real-time visibility that is transforming operations, processes, and even the organization of distribution system operators.
 
🎛️ Control rooms are evolving. Automation solutions, ADMS platforms, and DERMS systems are enabling operators to move beyond traditional network supervision towards dynamic, real-time management of increasingly complex grids.
 
⚡ Distribution networks will play a decisive role in enabling the energy transition. As renewable energy sources, electric vehicles, and flexibility resources continue to grow, DSOs are becoming key enablers of electrification.
 
The challenge is not only to maintain reliability and quality of service, but also to ensure affordability.

💬 How can DSOs balance electrification, grid modernization and affordability ?

🌍 We were pleased to welcome a delegation from YEDAŞ – Yeşilırmak Elektrik Dağıtım A.Ş., Turkey’s electricity distribution system operator, as part of our Study Tour program.

🔹 This visit provided a valuable platform to exchange on the key technical and operational challenges facing modern distribution networks. Discussions focused on advanced topics including smart grid architectures, grid digitalization, asset performance management, network resilience and flexibility, renewable energy integration, advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), and the application of artificial intelligence for grid optimization and predictive maintenance.

Through these exchanges, participants shared practical feedback and strategic insights on how DSOs can enhance operational efficiency, improve quality of service, and accelerate the transition towards more intelligent, sustainable, and resilient power systems.

👏 A meaningful opportunity to strengthen international cooperation and foster knowledge sharing among electricity network operators.
Sokolov Aleksandr , Julien D.