EDF, an energy operator committed to the preservation of biodiversity
07/15/2011
Because its industrial activities lie at the core of territories and landscapes, EDF Group has mainstreamed issues of biodiversity preservation into its corporate strategy for many years. EDF is thus naturally involved in international mobilisation around this topic.
EDF works on the ground in cooperation with the various biodiversity stakeholders from the institutional arena and civil society: State administrations, local authorities, research community, ecological engineering experts, NGOs... Solid partnerships have been established as a preferred means to implement EDF's biodiversity policy in practice.
Nuclear energy: the linchpin of safe and competitive electricity generation without CO2 emissions
06/26/2009
Within a period spanning less than 20 years, EDF has built upauniqueand competitive nuclear fleet in France, this fleetplayinganinstrumental role in securing the country’s energy supply :58reactorsmaking up a total installed capacity of 63.1 GW andaccountingfor morethan 85% of the electricity generated by EDF.
Construction of the first EPR (European Pressurized water Reactor) in Flamanville, France
02/06/2009
In less than 20 years, EDF has built up an unparalleled nuclear powergeneration capacity which helps to safeguard the country’s energysupply: 58 reactors with a total installed capacity of 63.1 GW provide more than 85% of the electricity generated by EDF and rank France asthe second largest electronuclear power generator in the worldbehindthe United States.
EDF, a responsible actor in nuclear waste management
10/31/2008
EDF Group, one of the energy leaders in Europe, is an integrated energy utility engaged in the production, transportation and distribution of electric power, as well as in energy trading and sale. EDF Group is the largest electricity producer in Europe, and 95% of its electricity production in France is carbon-free and stems from nuclear and hydropower operations. 88% of its electricity production in France comes from nuclear plants. As with any industrial activity, the production of electricity from nuclear power generates waste. EDF handles the resulting radioactive waste safely, rigorously and vigilantly.
Ocean energy: a new source of renewable energy for safe, CO2-free electricity production
10/17/2008
The EDF Group is developing production resources in France that use allenergy sources - nuclear, fossil-fuel burning (coal, heating oil,natural gas) and renewable energy (hydraulic, solar, wind and biomass).
