EDF International Networks

🌍 Angola: Identifying Tomorrow’s Power Networks Today

🔹 We have recently completed a mission in Angola alongside Empresa Nacional de Distribuição de Electricidade ENDE-EP, AFD – Agence Française de Développement and several municipal administrations to identify priority areas for rural electrification, as well as the needs for strengthening and restructuring electricity networks in Huambo and Bié, two provinces located along the Lobito Corridor.

This mission leveraged EDF International Networks’ expertise in distribution network planning and territorial needs assessment. The results will help guide future investments and support the development of sustainable access to electricity.

👏 We are proud to contribute, mission after mission, to the satisfaction of our AFD partners by delivering rigorous analyses and high-value deliverables that support the development of electricity distribution networks in Angola.

🔹 A great collective achievement that is already opening up new opportunities in Angola.

Congratulations to all the teams involved! 👏⚡
Mohamed SAIDI, Mihail Zavorotnii, Aline Martins, Julia de Pierrepont
Constança Leite de Almeida, Valerie Tehio
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Angola: identificar hoje as redes do futuro
 
🔹 Acabámos de concluir uma missão em Angola, em colaboração com a ENDE, a AFD e várias administrações municipais, com o objetivo de identificar as zonas prioritárias para a eletrificação rural, bem como as necessidades de reforço e reestruturação das redes elétricas em Huambo e Bié, duas províncias situadas no corredor do Lobito.
 
Esta missão mobilizou os conhecimentos especializados da EDF International Networks em matéria de planeamento de redes de distribuição e de análise das necessidades territoriais. Os resultados permitirão orientar os futuros investimentos e acompanhar o desenvolvimento de um acesso sustentável à eletricidade.
 
👏 Temos orgulho em contribuir, missão após missão, para a satisfação dos nossos interlocutores da AFD, ao propor análises rigorosas e resultados com elevado valor acrescentado para o desenvolvimento das redes de distribuição em Angola.
 
🔹 Um belo sucesso coletivo que já abre novas perspetivas em Angola.
 
👏 Parabéns a todas as equipas envolvidas!

🌍 At a side event of the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 in Gdańsk, organised by Razom We Stand, our Head of Europe & North America, Mathieu Carluer, will share EDF International Networks’ experience in supporting the reconstruction and modernization of Ukraine’s power distribution system.
 
🔹 The discussion will highlight the key role of distribution grids in strengthening energy security and enabling the transition to a low‑carbon system, drawing on concrete projects in grid planning, digital substations, smart metering, storage and microgrids.
 
👉 Join us in Gdańsk to discuss how today’s recovery efforts can help shape the future of Ukraine’s energy system.

From Knowledge Sharing to Operational Impact: Advancing Our Partnership with Elektrodistribucija Srbije doo Beograd
 
After the success of the diaspora workshops in Serbia, we had the pleasure of welcoming an EDS executive delegation to France to take our collaboration to the next level.

On the agenda: a deep dive into our operations — from innovation labs to control centers and field teams — to turn theory into practice through direct, hands-on exchanges.
👉 A shared objective: to challenge our perspectives and exchange concrete operational feedback on real-world issues.
 
Together, we explored a key question:
🔹 How can we operate an increasingly complex and decentralized power system?

With the rapid evolution driven by renewables, data, digitalization, and predictive maintenance, operating models are being reshaped.

💡 The key takeaway: sharing operational experience is essential to turn ideas into action, compare approaches, and continuously improve our practices.
🤝 A week defined by trust, learning, and collaboration — because the most efficient power systems are also built on strong human connections.
We are also grateful to the Ambassador of Serbia to France for her invitation and for supporting the strong partnership between EDS and EDF International Networks

Ana Hrustanović, Admir PRELIC , Kenny GUILLOUCHE, Dalibor Nikolić, Ivan Ilić, Vladica Vučićević, Ivan Bojičić, Milenko Vučaj, Saša Stefanović, Dragoslav Cicovic, Sebastien Ruiz

👏 A committed team, an inspiring day ! 😊
 
🔹 Yesterday morning, we gathered for our team meeting, an opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions about our current activities, ongoing projects, and future ambitions. The conversations sparked a strong sense of collective energy and a shared commitment to moving forward together and addressing the challenges ahead. We also dedicated time to discussing compliance topics, a key pillar of our day-to-day practices and standards of excellence.
 
🔶 In the afternoon, we shifted to a more inspiring note with a visit to EDF’s R&D laboratories. This immersive experience, enriched with insights into the site’s history and activities, gave us a deeper understanding of the environment where our innovations take shape.
 
😊 We also had the pleasure of welcoming two of our colleagues from India, MANISH SAMKARIA and Vivek Mishra, who shared insights into their activities. Their contribution brought valuable perspective and further enriched our exchanges.

👏 A full day combining reflection, collaboration, and discovery, helping to strengthen our cohesion and fuel our collective enthusiasm.
 
We thank Mayeul de Magnitot, Salomé SEMET Nikola Stanković, PhD Vincent VERNHES SZILAGYI Robert ,Nicolas Joly for their availability and their presentations.