Putting data at the heart of the DSO evolution

As Distribution System Operators (DSOs) face an increasingly challenging environment, integrating vast amounts of data from smart meters and distributed assets, and developing digital tools that can increase operational efficiency have never been more important.

In this episode of the Energy Transitions podcast, Pamela Largue speaks to Sébastien Ruiz, CEO of EDF International Networks, to gain unique insights into how his team is dealing with the challenges of an increasingly digital world, and why data is indispensable in meeting these challenges. 

In this episode, you will learn more about:

• The challenges French DSOs are experiencing and how they are coping with these challenges;
• The types of innovation having the biggest impact on the distribution landscape;
• EDF's smart metering programmes and the importance of the data collected from these programmes;
• How data is used to improve maintenance programmes;
• Overcoming challenges in digital transformation from a technical and people perspective.

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