With the aims of identifying trends in forefront energy-related R&D as well as strengthening and enhancing research networks, CRIEPI proactively promotes research cooperation agreements and engages in joint research with international partners.

In recent years, CRIEPI has been strengthening its collaborative relationships with Electricite de France (EDF) and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) in particular. In FY2018, the MOU was updated with EDF in May, and an annual meeting was held in October to exchange opinions on the acceptance and dispatch of researchers, for the pur pose of further enhancing cooperation and exchanges.