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D2Grids 5G local energy loops

9 Dec 2019

The D2Grids project aims to develop a standard for 5th generation local energy loops (5G DHC) in North West Europe. These are intelligent energy networks based on a low-temperature local...

French TSO evolve support the energy transition

9 Dec 2019

RTE, the French electricity transmission system operator, is firmly committed to supporting the energy transition. Its project for the development of the electricity grid by 2035, called the “Ten-year grid...

Glénan microgrid laboratory

9 Dec 2019

In 2021, the island of Saint-Nicolas des Glénan will be the first French island to be 100% supplied by renewable energies.

Météo-France platform to forecast renewable electricity production

9 Dec 2019

Weather conditions have a significant impact on the production of renewable electricity sources, whether wind or solar. Atos and Météo-France launched last November a platform for forecasting renewable electricity production.

Mission Innovation: smart grids energy grid of the future

26 Nov 2019

Mission innovation IC1 is an initiative launched after the COP21 summit to bring together national experts related to Innovation Challenge #1 (IC#1) for a focused technical discussion designed to yield...

European alliance for sustainable battery industry

14 Oct 2019

The European Commission sees battery production as “a strategic imperative for clean energy transition and the competitiveness of its automotive sector”. The European Battery Alliance (EBA) was proposed in October...

France Energy Climate Bill

14 Oct 2019

The French government has set an ambitious goal for France to become a carbon neutral country by 2050. The Climate Energy Act targets in particular the development of renewable energies...

French mobility orientation law

2 Oct 2019

According to the French Energy department, 7 out of 10 French people commute to work using a car, due to the lack of public transportation on 80% of the territory....

Renault electric vehicle charging Station

26 Sep 2019

In June 2019, Renault launched the EV Smart Energy Station at its Technocentre, the result of the work of a consortium of 9 entities, including Schneider Electric and Trialog. The...