EDF International Networks

🌍 The transformation of power networks and the growing integration of distributed energy resources require increasingly advanced expertise.

Through his participation in the IEEE PowerTalks, Naïm Echarach. represented EDF International Networks, sharing our insights and experience on DERMS (Distributed Energy Resources Management Systems) and their role in supporting Distribution System Operators (DSOs).

His presentation, entitled “DERMS: Supporting DSOs in Managing Distributed Energy Resources and Grid Flexibility”, highlighted the expertise developed by EDF International Networks in addressing grid flexibility challenges and supporting the modernization of power systems, while fostering valuable exchanges with industry professionals and stakeholders.

A sincere thank you to the IEEE Talks organizers for their invitation and for hosting such a high-quality event.

🌍 Supporting REGIDESO in Strengthening Asset Maintenance and Network Reliability.
 
In Burundi, EDF International Networks recently completed a technical assistance mission for REGIDESO focused on strengthening the maintenance of electrical infrastructure. Supported by experts from EDF Hydro, the project drew on expertise across generation, transmission and distribution systems to assess existing practices, identify operational constraints and review maintenance organization in the field alongside REGIDESO engineers and technicians.

🔹 Through site visits, technical workshops and direct exchanges with local teams, the mission highlighted practical improvement opportunities tailored to REGIDESO’s network and operating environment. The resulting recommendations were translated into a roadmap aimed at strengthening maintenance processes, improving equipment reliability and supporting more resilient network operations.
 
🤝 Beyond the technical findings, the value of this assignment lay in the quality of the discussions with REGIDESO teams. Combining local operational knowledge with international utility experience helped build a shared understanding of priorities and identify realistic actions to support the long-term performance of the power system in Burundi

 Julien Schulze, Hugo Castaño Balereau, Xavier Collar, Jean-Luc FARGES, Gatien Delille

🌍 We are heading back to Oman for IEEE PowerTalks 2026!
 
🔹 For another year, EDF International Networks is pleased to take part in IEEE PowerTalks 2026, bringing our expertise and experience in electricity distribution networks to discussions shaping the future of the power sector.
This year, our colleague Naïm Echarach, Head of Business Development – North Africa / Middle East, will join Session Three – “Distribution Systems” to present:
👉 “DERMS: Supporting DSOs in Managing Distributed Energy Resources and Grid Flexibility”

His presentation will explore how Utility DERMS can support DSOs in managing the growing complexity of distribution networks, from DER integration and flexibility management to forecasting, network optimization and AI-enabled decision support.

🔹 Drawing on our expertise alongside DSOs, the session will highlight practical applications across different time horizons, from long-term network readiness to real-time operations and grid resilience.

🌍 ⚡ We are pleased to be joining Enlit Europe once again in 2026!

After participating in Enlit Europe for several years, we are pleased to once again be part of this key event for the international energy community.
From 10 to 12 November in Vienna, we look forward to meeting our clients, partners and industry peers, sharing experiences and discussing the transformation of electricity networks.

This year’s theme, “Integration. Resilience. Competitiveness.”, is closely connected to the challenges we work on every day at EDF International Networks.

We look forward to seeing you in Vienna and continuing the conversation on how to build the electricity networks of tomorrow!
Hélène DE LACOSTE-COURTEAUX , Dario Alvarez, Sébastien Brun, Fabien Nilsson, PMP, Mathieu Carluer