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About

Think Smart Grids

Leading stakeholder in the development of Smart Grids in France and abroad

Established in April 2015, Think SmartGrids aims to develop the smart grid sector in France and to foster cooperation with other smart grids ecosystems.

The association brings together energy French utilities and stakeholders with backgrounds in electronic engineering, automation, telecommunication equipment and information systems, business models, research and regulation.

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Think Smart Grids' expertise

Ecosystem Animation and Structuring

Think Smartgrids plays a central role in the French electricity ecosystem, the association acts as a platform for connecting manufacturers, academics, startups and public institutions. This includes leading working groups, producing reference publications and sharing best practices.

International development of the sector

Think Smartgrids also acts as a key player to support French companies internationally, through support for calls for tenders, the organization of learning expeditions and the promotion of French know-how for export.

Flexibility
Deployment

Think Smartgrids is helping to define the future regulatory framework for energy flexibility. The creation of the “Flex Ready” standard prepares the ecosystem for a simple, large-scale deployment.

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Latest news

TSG Thesis prize

29 Oct 2025

Each year, the Think Smartgrids association and its Scientific Council organize a thesis prize rewarding young researchers for the contributions of their work to smart grids and the energy transition.

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Deploying digital sustainability in all smart grid projects

31 Aug 2023

While smart grid technologies are essential if we are to succeed in decarbonising all our activities, the rapid digitalisation of our energy system raises questions about the environmental impact generated...

Think smartgrids and the FNCCR support local energy transition

7 Jul 2023

During a press conference this morning, Xavier Pintat, president of the “Fédération nationale des collectivités concédantes et régies” (FNCCR), and Marianne Laigneau, chairwoman of the board of directors of Enedis...