Environment
Environmental protection, a key challenge for fossil-fired energy
While fossil-fired generation is the leading source of electricity worldwide, EDF makes a constant effort in a variety of fields to improve the environmental performance of the technology.
Reducing atmospheric emissions
EDF has developed innovative technologies that have reduced its atmospheric emissions per kilowatt-hour generated by 55% in 10 years.
Learn about the techniques developed to reduce emissions
Conserving biodiversity
Like all industrial activities, fossil-fired electricity generation has an impact on the plants and animals living in the vicinity of the power plants. EDF takes account of their conservation throughout the power plant’s life cycle.
Learn about the action taken to foster biodiversity
Carbon capture and storage
Carbon capture and storage technology is one of the promising solutions that can be used to reduce atmospheric emissions. EDF is carrying out research in this field, more particularly as part of the pilot project in Le Havre.
Learn about the carbon capture demonstrator in Le Havre
Fleet upgrade
Starting in 2007, EDF has carried out a large-scale programme to upgrade its fossil-fired fleet. The move was necessary to adapt to European regulations but also to design a gas-coal energy mix to meet the needs of the electricity system.
Learn about the upgrade programme