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Mines Paris – PSL and RTE join forces for a sustainable and responsible energy future

Published on 18 November 2024

Mines Paris – PSL and Réseau de Transport d’Électricité (RTE) signed a framework agreement on November 15, 2024, formalizing strategic cooperation in the fields of research, training and corporate social responsibility (CSR). This partnership reinforces the two organizations’ commitment to working together to meet the major technological and societal challenges of tomorrow, by combining academic excellence and industrial expertise.

 

November 15, 2024 marks a turning point for Mines Paris – PSL and RTE, with the signing of an ambitious framework agreement Clotilde Levillain, Managing Director of the Customer Division – Systems Design and Operation and a member of RTE’s Executive Board, and Godefroy Beauvallet, Managing Director of Mines Paris – PSL, have formalized this alliance around joint projects with technological, societal and environmental impact.

 

A partnership for enhanced expertise and a shared vision

This collaboration is based on strategic sponsorship and research initiatives that consolidate the historical links between the two organizations and strengthen their respective expertise. Mines Paris – PSL and RTE are committed to working together in several key areas: research, training and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Through this partnership, the two establishments combine their skills to meet the challenges of the energy transition and sustainable development, while supporting cutting-edge research projects.

Partnership objectives and ambitions

This partnership aims to create concrete and lasting synergies to meet the challenges facing our society. The partnership is structured around four key areas

  1. Reinforced and simplified follow-up: the framework agreement sets up a mechanism to facilitate the management and follow-up of joint initiatives, guaranteeing fluid and efficient collaboration between Mines Paris – PSL and RTE.
  2. Ambitious research programs: this partnership enables the funding of major research projects, notably through doctoral contracts, chairs and high-level scientific collaborations.
  3. Increased support for training: Mines Paris – PSL and RTE intend to strengthen their support for students, preparing them for the technical and social challenges they will face in the future.
  4. A commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): CSR is a priority for this alliance. Mines Paris – PSL and RTE are committed to promoting concrete actions in favor of equal opportunities, parity in engineering training, and the development of inclusive projects. Initiatives will be put in place to support talented young people, particularly in the areas where the School is based, by helping them with their academic and professional orientation.

High-impact cooperation

In addition to concrete actions, Mines Paris – PSL and RTE intend to promote their joint projects through events, workshops and communication campaigns. This increased visibility will reinforce the societal impact of their work, and widely disseminate scientific knowledge to the general public, decision-makers and future generations of engineers.

This partnership between Mines Paris – PSL and RTE embodies a shared desire to make a significant contribution to the energy transition and to the training of committed talent. Together, the two partners are positioning themselves as benchmark players, ready to take up the technological and environmental challenges of our time to build a sustainable and responsible future.