A graduate of ESIEE after a work-study program at H2air, Lauretta Eboué is a connection engineer. Si Mohamed Ghaylan has been responsible for the connection service since 2015.
The connection engineer facilitates the integration of the wind and photovoltaic production of H2air into the electricity network. Within the sector, we participate in working groups aimed at increasing the penetration rate of renewable energies, reducing the processing times for connections and the completion of works. We are attentive to innovations in the energy sector, such as storage, reactive regulation or self-consumption. We monitor regulatory aspects. Indeed, we guarantee compliance with the contractual requirements of our facilities and then negotiate the best connection solution in terms of costs and connection times, which is strategic for the financing and completion of the project.
We work with the project managers at the time of the feasibility study, by carrying out an inventory of the possibilities of connection nearby, depending on the distance and the power available. We calculate the losses in order to complete the deposit study. In connection with the construction team, we provide a connection study essential to the authorization application file. Once the project has been authorized, we can then solicit connection requests, follow them up with the network operators and guarantee compliance with regulatory requirements. During the preparation of the site, we ensure the transfer between the Enedis project teams, the construction department and its service providers. Once the park has been commissioned, we take care of the procedure with EDF OA concerning the obligation to purchase electricity. Finally, we take care of the various distribution network access contracts. Our colleagues in operations then take over!
The strong penetration of renewables in the electricity mix has changed the visions of network managers, who are now key players in the energy transition. Producers are now very involved in the development of new connection processes. We are force of proposal in terms of new solutions such as the integration rate, study assumptions or the share. In addition, the evolution of production remuneration mechanisms requires an adaptation of our businesses towards more internalization of skills. The construction of private substations with several producers constitutes a real design and responsibility challenge.