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.
Wind power - the main growth driver
    Wind power (on shore and offshore) accounts for close to 90% of EDF Energies Nouvelles' total installed capacity at 30 June 2010.
Solar power - the second growth driver
    Solar photovoltaic energy is experiencing strong growth. EDF Energies Nouvelles is stepping up the pace of its expansion in this segment.
Distributed energies - a promising market
    EDF ENR offers a range of eco-energy efficiency equipments and services in renewable energy to individual customers.
Emerging technologies - selective investments
   

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.