EDF International Networks

🌍 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

On March 11, our colleague Mathieu Carluer will speak at the AIEQ (Association de l’industrie électrique du Québec) Forum during the session “AI and Distribution Networks: Behind the Scenes.”

He will share concrete feedback on the deployment of AI solutions to improve the operation of EDF Group’s electrical distribution networks:
✔️ successes and limitations,
✔️ impacts on the different professions,
✔️ the key role of HR, IT teams, and partners.

The session will take the form of an open conversation to help participants envision their own digital transformation.

🎉 This is the second year in a row that we are taking part in this event, and we are delighted to contribute once again!

A great opportunity for meaningful exchanges ahead!
Olivier Ebert , Capgemini , Marie Lapointe

Accelerating a Just and Sustainable Energy Transition in Africa

Our colleague Abel LEMOS was pleased to contribute to ICC Kenya Business Summit 2026 in a panel dedicated to the decarbonization of African power systems, alongside committed partners from across the sector.

The discussion was an opportunity to reaffirm a core belief: modern, resilient and digitalized distribution networks are central to achieving an inclusive and successful energy transition.

The panel highlighted several priorities where EDF International Networks brings proven expertise:

🌍 supporting a just transition, placing access to electricity, territorial equity and service reliability at the heart of utility strategies;
⚡ deploying smart grid solutions to integrate more renewable energy while strengthening system performance;
📊 harnessing data through advanced metering and digital supervision tools to improve operational efficiency, reduce losses and inform investment decisions;
🚗 anticipating the rapid growth of e‑mobility, which are reshaping consumption patterns and require forward‑looking network planning;
🏛️ working closely with governments, regulators and financiers to establish the institutional and financial enablers that make projects scalable and sustainable.

This session reinforced the essential role that EDF International Networks and its partners can play in supporting African utilities as they modernize their networks and build long‑term, resilient and low‑carbon systems.

Thank you to George Aluru, Julius Opio and Joy B. Masinde for the depth and quality of the discussions.

At EDF International Networks, we believe that a team’s strength comes not only from everyone’s expertise but also from the quality of the human connections that unite us.


This week, three of our colleagues Lispice AGOSSOU , Eméfa DJONDO , Afi Gagli, from Togo and Benin treated us to a breakfast featuring flavors from their home countries, along with a wonderful cultural sharing moment where they introduced us to their traditions.

It was an authentic, inspiring, and deeply human experience.

This type of initiative goes far beyond simple conviviality:
✨ team cohesion is a real driver of performance,
✨ a key factor in well‑being and workplace organization,
✨ and a major pillar for strengthening individual engagement.

When we take the time to get to know each other better—to understand our cultures and our journeys—our collaboration becomes smoother, more cooperative, and more effective.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to them for this culinary and cultural journey, which helps nurture a united team that is open to the world and proud of its diversity.