EDF International Networks

🌏 Celebrating women who power our Industry

At EDF International Networks, we are constantly reminded that the future of our sector depends on diverse expertise, perspectives and talents. Women play a vital role across all dimensions of our work — from engineering and network operations to digital innovation, customer service, project delivery and leadership.

🔹 Their contribution drives the reliability, resilience and progress of the electricity networks we help develop around the world.

🔹 This week, our India teams in Delhi, Patna and Rajkot proudly celebrated International Women’s Day, taking a moment to highlight the dedication and impact of the women who help shape our mission every day.

These celebrations were an opportunity to acknowledge their essential role, share experiences, and reinforce our commitment to valuing the talents and strengths present across all our teams.

🔶 A warm thank‑you to all the women at EDF International Networks India for their energy, expertise and commitment.

 Priyal Garg , Tina Padma Kumar , Nidhi Bajaj , Rajeswari Mohapatra , Sanjit Gupta , Yves Fouquet , Eric Lehouelleur

Yves Fouquet spoke a few words in Hindi at WE3 Asia — and owned the room.

Behind that warmth? 7 years of French precision. EDF — the force that electrifies France — now manages 8.85 million smart meters across India, the largest AMI deployment in the country. The Linky meter DNA — predictive maintenance, fraud detection, real-time grid control — is already in India’s veins.

What’s next: Vertical AI making grids semi-autonomous. No fault goes undetected. No crew dispatched too late. No load unoptimised. The grid that thinks.

#WE3Asia #EDF #France #SmartMetering #AMI #VerticalAI #Grid360 #IndiaEnergy #EnergyTransition #SemiAutonomousGrid

Celebrating Holi Across Our New Delhi and Patna Offices 🌈

This week, our teams in New Delhi and Patna came together to celebrate Holi, the vibrant Indian Festival of Colors. More than a joyful moment filled with color and smiles, this celebration reflects something essential to us: the importance of honoring local traditions and embracing the cultural richness of the communities in which we operate.

At EDF International Networks, we believe that recognizing and valuing the culture of the countries where we operate is essential to building meaningful relationships with our teams and partners.

Holi, symbolizing renewal, unity, and positive energy, offered a perfect opportunity to reinforce these values. Our colleagues came together not only to enjoy the festivities but also to share a moment that connects us beyond work.

A heartfelt thank you to our India teams for organizing this beautiful celebration and for continuing to bring our values to life every day. 💙✨

Happy Holi to everyone!
Eric Lehouelleur , Sanjit Gupta , Yves Fouquet , Abhishek Mishra 
Vimal Rana , Gaurav Mishra

🌍 Welcoming CIE Engineers for a Training on Distributed Generation Integration

Last week, EDF International Networks welcomed four engineers from the COMPAGNIE IVOIRIENNE D’ÉLECTRICITÉ (CIE) for a training program dedicated to the integration of distributed generation into distribution networks.

🔧 A Comprehensive Technical Training
Over four days of in‑person sessions, participants worked on the key technical aspects of connecting distributed generation:

interactions between producers and the network,
technical impacts (voltage, short‑circuit, power quality),
dynamic behavior of generation installations,
voltage and protection plans,
full methodology for impact studies and connection studies.
The sessions combined theoretical contributions, case studies, and hands‑on practice using the Erable simulation tool.

The training was delivered by Etienne Nathanaël Jaillet ( Technical Division) and Aziza JONARD (Large Producers Connection Agency).

⚡ Field Immersion in Toulouse

On the fifth day, the engineers continued the program with a technical visit organized by the AIS team of the Midi‑Pyrénées South Regional Division:

visit of a primary substation supplying HTA distributed generation,
observation of protection schemes and disconnection devices,
visit of a photovoltaic plant connected to the network.

This field immersion was essential to connect classroom learning with real‑world implementation.
A warm thank‑you to Henri BLOCK and the local teams for their welcome and involvement.

🤝 A Valuable Technical Exchange

Beyond the technical learning, the week offered rich discussions and an opportunity to compare practices between french DSO and CIE.

This collaboration supports a strong dynamic of knowledge‑sharing in the service of the energy transition and skills development, both in France and internationally.
Aba Sandrine Yao epse KASSE , Ulrich BESSIKOUA , SINGO PARFAIT LOUA
MOCKTAR KALIL SOH, DANY TSOUMTSA, Sébastien Louison, Carla Najem