The Digital Energy Facility is an EU-funded programme, implemented by the Agence Française de Développement (French Development Agency).
The energy sector faces a major transformation from a centralised system to a decentralised network, mono-directional to multi-directional, carbon-based to decarbonised, infrastructure centered to consumer-centric network.
Digitalisation is crucial in this new flexible and decentralised energy network as it helps in managing the energy demand, improving grid planning and implementing new business models - such as mini-grids and other off-grid solutions, which contribute to an increased access to energy.
Support innovative solutions for energy access in collaboration with the private sector, including start-ups and digital ecosystems active on energy access
Support power utilities to develop comprehensive roadmaps and investment plans to improve their performance, by integrating smart grids and new digital solutions in their operations;
Support partnerships between utilities and the private sector to promote innovative solutions, harmonise technology use and share know-how.
Support partnerships between utilities and the private sector to promote innovative solutions, harmonise technology use and share know-how.
50 companies (both public and private) supported thanks to seed capital and capacity building
2 to 5 energy utilities implement performance improvement plans
50 to 150 energy professionals trained; 100MW of additional capacity from renewable energy sources
100 000 million tons of CO2eq avoided.
https://ec.europa.eu/international-partnerships/projects/digital-energy-facility-def_en