Focus on three flagship projects of EDF International Networks in the Americas

Smart Grids, smart meters, delegated management, live works, smart planning, advanced monitoring functions…Discover three emblematic projects of our international expertise in the Americas.

Formulation of a roadmap and of the “Smart Grid” regulatory framework as well as a decentralized production for the Peruvian Minister of Energy.

The mission: establishing the regulatory framework required for the deployment of smart grids and for the integration of renewable energies in the Peruvian electricity network.

Our experts have proceeded to an audit of the current situation, at an international benchmark, and have elaborated:
  • a complete Smart Grids roadmap
  • recommendations for the definition of the regulatory framework destined to include smart networks (smart meters, electric mobility, automation) and renewable energies (decentralized electricity production) in the Peruvian electricity network

Many benefits:
  • Saving time and being a phase ahead on the global strategy of smart grids and on the future obligation to deploy smart meters
  • Innovative solutions like the PLC (Power Line Communication)
  • A progressive approach based on pilot projects as well as technological and economic analyses
  • A transfer of know-how and a strengthening of skills of the teams of the Peruvian Minister of Energy

Smart automation of Advanced Monitoring Functions - Uruguay


The goal?

Improving UTE’s activity in case of an accident on the Uruguayan electricity networks and contributing to improve customer satisfaction.

Our role consisted in:
  • Establishing a cybersecurity diagnosis of the client’s automation systems
  • Realising a technical and economic study so as to define a sturdy Business Plan
  • Elaborating a roadmap to implement smart solutions for automazing the rural and urban networks
  • Accompanying the implementation of performant automation systems focused on the SCADA systems of transmission

The results:
  • Progress towards a self-healing network and an improvement of SAIDI
  • Optimization of the automated network’s architecture
  • Realization of the UTE smart grids plan

Plan to improve the security of the national electricity distribution network – Uruguay


UTE, the national Uruguayan electricity distributor, has recoursed to EDF International Networks’ teams to improve its management of risks related to the job.

Our personalized answer was articulated around diverse phases of thinking and analyzing, as well as practical recommendations around the safety of the electricity network:
  • Diagnosis of the existing situation
  • Identification of areas of improvement
  • Development of prevention tools and application of risk controls during the activity
  • Training on the UTE NF18.510 norm
  • Elaboration and monitoring of the global safety improvement plan

Results: identification of areas of improvement concerning the initial safety conditions, definition of a strategic plan for the safety supplies and a training plan for the UTE teams, support for the development of pedagogical documents and training of 24 safety instructors.
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