EDF International Networks

🌍 Looking back at the Adria Future Summit

On the occasion of the Adria Future Summit Admir PRELIC, EDF International Networks Serbia Director, took part in several high-level discussions addressing the key challenges of the energy transition in the Adriatic region.
 
The event provided an opportunity to explore major innovations in the energy sector, with a particular focus on electricity distribution networks, which are at the heart of current transformations:

⚡ large-scale integration of renewable energy sources
⚡ digitalization and smart grid operation
⚡ increased flexibility and resilience in response to growing electrification
⚡ the strategic role of smart grids in securing and optimizing energy distribution
 
A highlight of the summit was the meeting with Admir Sahmanovic, Minister of Energy of Montenegro, and Dino Tutundžić, State Secretary for Energy, enabling valuable exchanges on national priorities, operational challenges facing distribution networks, and the crucial role of technological innovation in supporting public energy policies.

These discussions clearly demonstrate how essential collaboration between institutional stakeholders and technical experts is to accelerating the transition toward more sustainable, efficient, and resilient energy systems.
 
EDF International Networks fully shares the vision of Admir Sahmanovic. With proven international expertise in operating and transforming power distribution systems, EDF International Networks supports policymakers and partners in delivering robust, smart and future‑ready networks that turn energy strategies into concrete results.

🌏 When expertise truly comes to life on the ground, in Manila

Preparing the deployment of 3 million smart meters is a major challenge. To support MERALCO, the leading electricity distributor in the Philippines, our EDF International Networks teams were on site in Manila, working closely with local teams and our partner Accenture.

🔶 Our mission?
Supporting the upstream transformation of the smart metering program through:
🔹 an in‑depth diagnosis of existing processes,
🔹 the definition of target processes aligned with the scale of the rollout,
🔹 recommendations on the operating model and system architecture,
🔹 and the design of a clear and realistic transformation strategy and implementation roadmap.

🤝 Being on site makes all the difference.
Discussions with Meralco’s Business Process and subject matter expert teams were more fluid and direct, enabling faster progress on key topics. This proximity builds the level of trust that is essential for a project of this scale.

👥 On the ground, the EDF International Networks team was composed of Julien D., Xiaolei ZOU, Lispice AGOSSOU and Yassine EL BAZ E., fully committed to making this mission a collective success.

A mission that was efficient, collaborative, and human, perfectly reflecting our approach: combining expertise, client proximity, and operational impact.

⚡ ANARE-CI Study Tour (Ivory Coast energy regulator): Anticipating the Power Grids of Tomorrow
 
In a context of growing electrification of end uses, the ANARE-CI study tour with EDF International Networks, through technical exchanges and site visits, pursued a clear objective: to better understand the transformation of the electricity distribution business in order to anticipate future evolutions of the regulatory framework.
 
🌍 A key challenge for Ivory Coast
The electrification of end uses represents a major opportunity for economic development and decarbonization. However, it is profoundly transforming the role of the distribution system operator, which is now required to manage more complex systems. This calls for a more proactive, more technical, and more forward-looking regulatory approach.
 
For ANARE-CI, understanding:
🔹 the approaches implemented in France to anticipate needs and plan network investments,
🔹 the operational challenges related to the day-to-day operation of the French network,

Means being better equipped to adapt the Ivorian regulatory framework in a timely manner.
 
👉 By drawing inspiration from these feedbacks and experiences, ANARE-CI strengthens its ability to anticipate the necessary regulatory evolutions to support the development of robust, flexible, and sustainable electricity networks, in line with public service objectives and long‑term energy policy goals.

Sebastien Ruiz, Hubert Azoda Koffi, Youssouf Ouattara, , Djrego Boliga, Yacuba Cisse, Henri krou, Stéphanie Claveria, Dominique Duval, Philippe cros Yassine EL BAZ , Kenny GUILLOUCHE, Françoise Penaud

🌍 Acting for employees’ health: a lasting commitment!
 
As part of World Health Day, we organized a conference dedicated to chrononutrition for employees working in an environment characterized by high international mobility.
This initiative fully aligns with the strategic priorities of EDF International Networks, which place health, safety, and quality of life at work at the heart of its HR policy.
 
Frequent travel, time zone differences, and demanding work rhythms: these professional realities have a direct impact on energy levels, alertness, and sleep.

Marion Honoré, a nutrition coach, provided scientific and practical insights to better understand these challenges and identify effective levers for action suited to an international context.
 
For employees, the benefits are immediate and tangible:
🔹 gaining a better understanding of their biological functioning,
🔹 adapting dietary habits to the constraints of international travel,
🔹 preserving energy, focus, and overall balance,
🔹 accessing simple, pragmatic solutions that can be applied anywhere in the world.
 
A concrete approach to reconciling performance, international mobility, and the sustainable protection of employee health.
 
Many thanks to Marion Honoré and all participants for the richness of the discussions around these essential topics.