Wind, sunlight, water and plant material
can be used to produce energy anywhere around the world.
Depending on resources and requirements, efficient technologies are now available for harnessing each of these energy sources. EDF EN pursues a multi-segment strategy geared towards meeting the goals of sustainable development.
Biomass: EDF Energies Nouvelles develops biomass plants projects, using agricultural and forestry byproducts as fuel. Biofuels: The Company has entered the biofuels market through a partnership with AlcoGroup, a specialist in the production and the distribution of ethanol-fuel. Biogas: Verdesis and Beacon Landfill Gas Holdings are EDF EN’ subsidiaries for harnessing energy from biogas. Marine energy: EDF Energies Nouvelles plans to support the development of wave energy projects, in the northern hemisphere and on Reunion Island.
Hydro power - the original area of expertise
Micro hydro power is the first technology in which the company developed know-how. EDF Energies Nouvelles operates facilities with about 130 MW in installed capacity in France and in Bulgaria.