• Carte des ELD en France

    ELD (Local Distribution Company)

    The decentralisation of networks and the diversity of local operators have created a French electricity landscape that is more diverse than it appears. Beyond Enedis, local Distribution Companies (ELD in French) – also known as local energy companies (ELE in French) – manage and often supply electricity (and sometimes gas) in specific areas. Present in…

  • Photo réseau transport électricité SRD

    RTE (Electric Transmission Network Operator)

    In France, the strategic role of balancing the national electricity system is entrusted to RTE, the Electric Transmission Network Operator. As the public transmission network operator, RTE provides a 24/7 public service at national and European level, thanks to interconnections that make the system more robust. This article explains RTE‘s status and missions, how the…

  • Techniciens travaux sur réseaux SRD - GRD (Gestionnaires de Réseaux de Distribution)

    DSOs (Distribution System Operators)

    The French electric system is based on a complex architecture involving numerous players: producers, transporters, suppliers, consumers and institutional players. At the heart of this organisation, distribution system operators (DSOs) play an essential role in ensuring the continuity and quality of the electricity supply.  But what exactly does this function entail? What are its responsibilities…

  • Tariff for the use of the public electricity network

    Your electricity bill does not depend solely on the price per kilowatt hour. An increasing proportion of the total amount corresponds to the costs of transporting electricity, i.e. the use of public transmission and distribution networks in the distribution of electricity. For large consumers (industrial or tertiary sector players), local authorities or SMEs, understanding tariff…