TSO vis-a-vis ISO model : the French experience and way ahead

This PowerPoint presentation summarized the operation of the Reseau de Transport d'Electricite (RTE), which is the high and extra high voltage power transmission system in France. It described RTE's mission as an independent system operator, activities, specialities, the general operation of its facilities, its role for the protection of the environment and its contribution to sustainable development. RTE is the largest grid in Europe, providing equal access for all customers to the power system. This presentation described how RTE contribute to the efficiency of the European electricity market by facilitating access to the transmission system and by improving its competitiveness. It also described how RTE ensures the safety of the power system and quality of supply. RTE's effort to ensure minimal environmental impact by transmission facilities were reviewed along with the role of the electricity exchange which was created to ensure better fluidity of the market at the most competitive price possible, while meeting power system safety requirements. tabs., figs