Modernization of electrical grids in West Africa

Amid rapidly growing energy demand in West Africa, ACTIA Energy has conducted strategic missions in Dakar and Abidjan to present its technological solutions and expand collaboration with grid operators and local authorities. The objective is to support the modernization of electrical networks and enhance resilience through digital solutions tailored to regional requirements.

Context of the cooperation
Rising electricity demand and the transition toward more sustainable energy systems require the modernization of existing infrastructure. ACTIA Energy, specializing in smart grid solutions, aims to address these challenges by combining technological expertise with local partnerships. The missions were organized with the support of Business France to identify long-term collaboration opportunities with public and private stakeholders.

Dakar: intelligent supervision and service continuity
In Dakar, discussions focused on the specific challenges related to energy transition and grid digitalization in Senegal. ACTIA Energy presented solutions designed to improve service continuity, strengthen real-time monitoring, and modernize infrastructure to anticipate incidents and optimize power flow management.

Meetings with institutional representatives and economic stakeholders helped identify practical approaches to adapting the company’s technologies to local market conditions, particularly in smart grid supervision and infrastructure security.

Abidjan: strengthening a regional energy hub
The mission to Abidjan focused on Côte d’Ivoire’s strategic role as an energy hub in West Africa. In response to increasing electricity demand, ACTIA Energy introduced digitalization solutions including advanced monitoring platforms, digital protection systems, and connectivity technologies aimed at improving operational reliability and reducing service interruptions.

Technology deployment and integrated approach
The proposed approach combines digital technologies, supervisory systems, and analytical tools that enable optimized management of energy infrastructure. It aims to enhance grid stability, facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources, and improve operational efficiency.

Expected impact and outlook
These initiatives form part of a broader internationalization strategy aimed at supporting the transformation of West African electrical networks into more intelligent and resilient infrastructures. By promoting digitalization and modernization, ACTIA Energy seeks to improve access to reliable energy, support regional economic development, and accelerate the adoption of digital technologies within electrical grids.

According to Philippe Dessy, CEO of ACTIA Energy, Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire represent strategic markets due to their dynamic energy transition agendas and ambitious renewable energy integration targets.

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