The EDF Group is present on 5 continents¹
Italy
Italy is one of EDF's key European markets. The Group's main presence there is through Edison. This major player in the Italian electricity and gas markets is currently positioned as an energy transition leader. It plans to invest €10 billion between 2023 and 2030, in particular in renewable energies and decarbonisation. Its target is to double its customer portfolio to 4 million contracts.
Belgium
Belgium is one of EDF Group's key European markets. The Group is present there through its subsidiaries EDF Renouvelables, EDF Belgium and Luminus. EDF Belgium owns 50% of the Tihange 1 nuclear power plant as part of a nuclear cooperation with Electrabel. Luminus is the 2nd largest player in the Belgian energy market with a market share of around 25%. It represents almost 10% of generation capacity (nuclear and renewables).
Germany
EDF Group has developed a wide range of activities in Germany over the past 25 years or more especially through EDF Renouvelables including renewables, low-carbon hydrogen, batteries, nuclear engineering and energy services in particular. They all have a shared objective: to contribute to speeding up Germany's energy transition.
Uzbekistan
EDF was selected by the Uzbek authorities at the end of 2021 to finance, build and operate a combined-cycle power plant for 25 years. Located on the Syrdarya site, the project is a consortium with Nebras (Qatar), Kyuden (Japan) and Sojitz (Japan). At the end of 2022, EDF also set up its EDF ICA (EDF In Central Asia) subsidiary in Uzbekistan. The Group is also developing other projects to support the country's energy transition. It is especially focusing on hydro-electricity and decentralised solar power distribution.
Spain
EDF Group is present on the Spanish market through Edison Next, EDF Trading, Framatome Spain and EDF Peninsula Ibérica. Framatome Spain provides engineering and maintenance services for companies that own nuclear reactors. EDF Peninsula Ibérica is in charge of promoting and developing the Group's businesses in Spain and Portugal. It also starts new activities as part of the peninsula's energy transition.
USA
EDF Group operates throughout North America and has a strong presence in the United States, in particular:
- in renewables with EDF Renewables North America;
- on the North American gas and electricity markets with EDF Trading North America;
- in energy services, local energy management and energy efficiency, as well as public lighting with Dalkia and its Dalkia Energy Solutions, Aegis Energy Services and Dalkia US Chiller Services NY subsidiaries;
- in R&D and innovation with EDF Innovation Lab and two EDF Pulse Holding subsidiaries (Exaion and Metroscope).
EDF is also present in the United States nuclear energy sector through its Framatome subsidiary.
EDF Inc. is active in the United States, Canada and Mexico, where it is exploring new business development opportunities in low-carbon power generation and energy transition markets.
Brazil
TEDF Group holds 100% of EDF Norte Fluminense. It has built and operates a combined-cycle power plant that supplies the equivalent of almost 25% of the electricity consumption in the Greater Rio de Janeiro area (2.5 million customers). EDF Norte Fluminense also holds 51% of Sinop Energia (CES). The company built and operates the Sinop hydroelectric scheme which supplies the equivalent of 50% of the electricity in the state of Mato Grosso (1.6 million customers). The Group is also active in wind and solar energy through its EDF Renouvelables subsidiary. It especially operates the Pirapora power plant, which is one of the largest solar power plants in South America. In 2024, it also commissioned the Serra do Seridó wind farm in Paraíba state in north-east Brazil. It is its largest wind farm in South America. EDF is also present in the nuclear energy sector through its Framatome subsidiary.
Colombia
EDF Group has been present in Colombia since 2020 through its EDF Renewables Colombia SAS and EDF Colombia SAS subsidiaries. Both companies actively seek development opportunities, especially in the non-conventional renewable energy sector (solar and biomass) and green hydrogen production.
Chile
EDF Group is present in Chile through its EDF Chile subsidiary. It operates in the thermal and renewables sectors, notably through its partnership with the Chilean Andes Mining & Energy (AME). Together, they built the largest solar power plant in the country (480 MW), CEME 1. The Group is also looking for other opportunities, focusing on energy storage and green hydrogen. It also has a number of photovoltaic and wind power projects with EDF Renouvelables.
China
EDF Group has been in China for over 40 years and is currently one of the largest foreign investors in electricity generation and energy services. It has 3.64 GW of net installed capacity, a mix of nuclear, thermal and renewables. The Group is developing partnerships with major Chinese electricity companies. Those partnerships open up new investment opportunities in nuclear power, renewables, energy services and engineering.
Vietnam
EDF Group holds a 56% stake in Mekong Energy Company Ltd (MECO). The company owns Phu My 2.2, a 715 MW capacity combined-cycle power plant. The Group also leads the consortium in charge of designing the Son My 1 project. That project covers the construction and 20-year operation of a 2,250 MW combined-cycle power plant.
Laos
EDF Group is present in Laos through its 40% stake in Nam Theun 2 Power Company (NTPC). NTPC owns the Nam Theun 2 hydroelectric complex. Built by EDF group, it was commissioned in 2010. A pumped storage project using the existing Nam Theun 2 reservoir is currently being discussed with the Laotian government.
Indonesia
EDF Group has been active in Indonesia since 2017. It is especially developing an interconnection project between Indonesia and Singapore as part of a request for proposals initiated by the Singaporean regulator.
Singapore
EDF Group is present in Singapore through its EDF HQ Singapore Pte. Ltd. regional office. In 2014, it also set up a centre of excellence for sustainable cities in Asia, EDF Lab Asia Pacific. The centre invests in research programmes on smart grids, electric mobility, hydrogen and the energy markets.
South Africa
EDF Group has been in South Africa since 1978, when it built the Koeberg nuclear power station. It operates and maintains it for Eskom, the national electricity company. The Group is also active through EDF Development South Africa, EDF Renewables South Africa and Kukhanya Energy Services for projects in areas such as electricity transmission and distribution, wind power and photovoltaics. The Group has also won three Oasis battery storage projects with South African developer Mulilo. They will be used to strengthen grid stability.
Mozambique
EDF Group has been active in Mozambique since the late 1980s, providing engineering services. It has forged special partnerships with EDM (Electricidade de Moçambique), with which it signed an agreement. The objective is to improve grid performance and prevent widespread blackouts. In December 2023, the Group was selected as part of a consortium to develop the Mphanda Nkuwa hydroelectric project. Ultimately, it will increase the country's electricity production capacity by more than half. It could supply over 3 million homes in Mozambique and neighbouring countries.
Morocco
EDF Group has been active in Morocco since the 1970s. It is represented by EDF Maroc, EDF Renouvelables Maroc and EDF Fenice Maroc. It is especially involved in hydro-electric, thermal and renewable energy generation, grids and training. The Group also contributes to the decarbonisation of the Moroccan energy mix through various wind, solar and hybrid projects.
Senegal
The Group is present in Senegal through its 100% stake in ERA. It operates the Kaffrine-Tambacounda-Kédougou rural electrification concession.
Cameroon
EDF Group has been active in Cameroon since 2014 as part of the construction of the Nachtigal hydroelectric dam. Production started in 2024. The dam is Cameroon's largest generating facility and will cover around a third of the country's electricity needs from the end of the year. EDF is also participating in a second dam project at Kikot on the Sanaga river.
Egypt
EDF Group is active in Egypt in renewables and electricity transmission and distribution. EDF Renouvelables has a strategic stake in KarmSolar, a major player in the emerging market for the private production and distribution of solar electricity in Egypt. In the electricity transmission sector, EDF is supervising the engineering and construction of the Delta dispatching centre and the future national dispatching centre. An alliance was formed called "Green Fuel Alliance" in April between EDF Renouvelables and Zero Waste, a local partner. A memorandum of understanding has been signed with the Egyptian government for the production of green ammonia.
Ivory Coast
In Ivory Coast since 2016, EDF Group is active in the renewables, engineering, off-grid electricity and service sectors. EDF Group is especially developing the "Biovéa" biomass power plant project. It is also a Conergie Group shareholder, a West African heating, ventilation, industrial cooling and solar power specialist. The Group has also set up several companies to develop its off-grid offering.
Eswatini (ex Swaziland)
At the end of 2023, EDF Group responded to the Eswatini government's request for proposals to develop a 25 MW biomass power plant. That project is a partnership with the Montigny group.
Togo
EDF Group is present in Togo through Bboxx EDF Togo. In early 2020, it set up a branch to support its development strategy and its engineering services business. The Group is also active in the solar pump sector in partnership with the Kenyan SunCulture and the Togolese government. A solar power plant project with Meridiam is ongoing. Construction is due to start in 2024.
Kenya
EDF Group is mainly present in Kenya in the solar sector. It has been involved in the development of Kenyan solar pump company SunCulture since 2018. With Boxx Capital Kenya, the Group has also been active in the solar kit for rural households market since 2021. It also invested in DPA Kenya in 2021, which specialises in distributed solar power for the business market. Furthermore, as Kenya is relaunching its nuclear project ambitions, the Group has expressed its interest to the government.
Zambia
To develop its offering in the mini-grid sector, EDF Group acquired a stake the Standard Microgrid Initiatives Limited start-up. It was identified by the EDF Pulse Africa contest. It develops and installs mini-grids using standardised containers and smart meters.
United Arab Emirates
EDF Group is present in the Middle East, especially in the solar, hydroelectric, thermal and nuclear sectors. It set up its regional office in the United Arab Emirates, from where it covers its activities in the region, with the energy transition as a major challenge. It is specially present there through its EDF Renouvelables and Dalkia subsidiaries.
In 2023, the Group inaugurated the Al Dhafra photovoltaic project, the most powerful solar power plant in the world. EDF is also participating in the Lightning strategic project which intends to develop and operate a high-voltage direct current sub sea transmission system. It is also developing solar energy, energy efficiency and public lighting projects with Emerge, a joint venture between EDF and Masdar.
Find out more about EDF's activities in the United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
EDF Group is active in Saudi Arabia in the nuclear and renewables sectors in particular. Through its partnership with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) it also works on training and production optimisation issues. In 2023, the Group won 2 decarbonised combined-cycle power plant projects. It also signed a 25-year concession contract with Red Sea Global for the Amaala hotel complex project. EDF is in charge of developing, designing, financing, supplying, installing, operating and maintaining the water and electricity facilities. Dalkia and Emerge are involved in cooling plant and photovoltaic projects. EDF Renouvelables is operating Saudi Arabia's first wind power project. Located in Dumat Al-Djandal, it is the most powerful wind farm in the Middle East. The subsidiary also commissioned its first solar farm in South Jeddah in 2023. It was also selected to develop, build and operate the Al Henakiyah solar power plant in 2023. EDF also responded to the first phase of the request for proposals to support the Saudi Nuclear Energy Holding Company (SNEHC) in its project to build two EPR-type nuclear reactors.
Qatar
EDF Group is active in Qatar through a major engineering-consulting project for Kahramaa (water and electricity in Qatar). Several projects of high technical and strategic value have been successfully completed with this customer. They concerned the development of renewables and the improvement of electric transmission grid performances.
Bahrain
EDF is developing transmission engineering services for the Bahrain Energy and Water Authority (EWA).
Israel
EDF Group has been in Israel since 2010, through its EDF Renouvelables subsidiary. At end of 2023, it was operating 590 MWp gross of photovoltaic projects connected to the grid. The subsidiary is preparing to build a further 133 MW in 2024. EDF Hydro is also participating in Israel's first pumped storage project on Mount Gilboa.
Australia
To pursue its development and extend its Asian presence, EDF opened its EDF Australia Pacific Pty Ltd subsidiary in 2023. It primarily focuses on pumped storage systems, transmission grids and other innovating projects to support the country's energy transition. Several wind and solar projects are already being developed through EDF Renouvelables .
Greece
EDF Group has been active in solar and wind energy in Greece since 2005 through its EDF Renouvelables subsidiary. EDF Renouvelables continued to expand its solar activities in Greece in 2021 with the construction of two photovoltaic plants.
Poland
EDF Group has been active in renewables in Poland since 2012, through its EDF Renouvelables and Edison NEXT subsidiaries. A leading player in the European energy services markets, Dalkia is also present through Dalkia Polska. EDF has also expressed an interest in supporting Poland's new nuclear power programme. In 2021, the Group submitted a preliminary non-binding proposal for engineering studies, equipment and the construction of EPR reactors in Poland.
Malawi
EDF has been in Malawi since 2022. It is involved in the Mpatamanga hydro-electric project. When it is commissioned in 2029, Mpatamanga will supply electricity to around 2 million people. It will avoid 520,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.
Japan
EDF opened a Japanese subsidiary, EDF Japan KK, in July 2022. The company hosts the EDF Asia management team. It is also involved in business development activities in Japan, in the hydrogen and battery sectors in particular. Low-carbon hydrogen projects will be used to support similar projects in Asia and around the world. The development of pumped storage systems and hydroelectric power stations is also being studied.
Denmark
EDF is present in Denmark via EDF Danmark (formerly Citelum Denmark) and its innovating low-carbon solution, public lighting and connected services offer. The Group has rounded out this portfolio of activities with solutions focused on decarbonising and digitising infrastructure. EDF Danmark has positioned itself in the electric mobility market to install and operate electric vehicle charging stations.
Oman
EDF is involved in two major projects in Oman:
- EDF Renouvelables won the Manah 1 project in 2023. Delivery of this 500 MW solar photovoltaic power plant is scheduled for March 2025. It will be EDF Renouvelables' first renewables project in Oman
- EDF qualified for the Hydrom request for proposals to develop a green hydrogen project.
1 Map of the EDF Group's presence around the world as of 31/12/2022 – Source: 2022 Universal registration document
Emblematic projects around the world
In the face of demographic issues and climate change, EDF, a leader in energy transition, exports its know-how in the sectors of nuclear power, renewable energy and energy services.
A review of emblematic achievements and projects…
In Cameroon, a colossal hydroelectric dam
With a capacity of 420 MW, Nachtigal will be the largest hydroelectric dam in Cameroon. Once it is fully operational in 2024, the dam will supply 30% of the country's energy needs. A cornerstone of Cameroon's energy transition, Nachtigal will also generate significant local economic benefits while meeting the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility. EDF has entered into a long-term partnership with Cameroon by signing an exclusive agreement in November 2019 for the development of a new hydroelectric dam on the Kikot site.
A high-voltage submarine electricity transmission line in the United Arab Emirates
At the end of 2021, alongside UAE-based Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Abu Dhabi National Electricity Company PJSC (TAQA), the consortium of KEPCO, Kuyshu and EDF won a tender for the development, construction and operation of a high-voltage direct current submarine transmission line. A first in the Middle East and North Africa, the project will connect ADNOC's offshore generation operations to cleaner, more efficient power supplied through the Abu Dhabi onshore power. The project will reduce ADNOC's offshore carbon footprint by over 30% and contribute to the UAE's carbon neutrality targets.
In Africa, decentralized electricity production solutions
Today, 75% of the population of the African continent still has no access to energy. In Africa, the EDF Group markets innovative decentralized power generation solutions (known as off-grid) that allow people in isolated rural areas to access the electrical grid. Thanks to these solutions, several thousand people in South Africa, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Senegal and Togo can now light up and power a range of low-energy domestic appliances (television, radio sets, mobile phone…). In Kenya and in Togo, our customers can purchase solar agricultural pumps to significantly improve crop yields.
In India, the deployment of 5 million smart meters
In 2018, EDF India won a tender to set up 5 million smart meters in the states of Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, in partnership with state-owned EESL (Energy Efficiency Services Limited). It is currently the largest deployment project in India with prepaid smart meters. Over 1 million smart meters have been installed successful until end November 2022. The EDF Group will not only set up the meters, but also operate and maintain them. With this project, the EDF Group is establishing itself as a major stakeholder in smart metering in India and is participating in new tenders launched in India.
In the United Kingdom, a pioneering low-carbon hydrogen production project
The EDF Group is developing numerous hydrogen production projects in Europe in order to decarbonise the industrial and heavy transport sectors. The Tees Green Hydrogen project in the UK is one of them. This pioneering electrolyser project has been developed by EDF Renewables UK and Hynamics, and will produce low-carbon hydrogen from power generated by the Teesside offshore wind farm and a solar power plant near the former Redcar steelworks. The electrolyser will provide local business customers with hydrogen to support decarbonisation efforts and a significant reduction in industrial pollution in the Tees Valley.
In Ivory Coast, the biggest biomass power plant in Western Africa
The Biovea project carried out in partnership by EDF consists of designing, financing, building, and operating a biomass power plant fueled by residues from the exploitation of palm trees. Located in the municipality of Aboisso, the power plant will produce 350 GWh of electricity per year. This major low-carbon energy production project will help reduce 4.5 million tons of CO2. An emblematic circular economy project with 12,000 local partner planters and the creation of 1000 jobs during the 25 years of operation by EDF.
In Denmark, the development of electric mobility
While EDF's main activity in Denmark is centered on public lighting services, the Group has positioned itself in electric mobility to install and operate charging stations for vehicles.
In Peru, hybrid power plants to decarbonize energy
The INTI project consists of building and operating 10 hybrid power plants (solar, batteries) in 10 cities in the Amazon Forest not connected to the national grid. They will supply low carbon energy to around 100,000 residents. The 10 power plants, of which 2 are already built and a 3rd is under construction, represent a total of 45 MWp of solar installations and 85 MWh of batteries. These hybrid mini-grid solutions make it possible to decarbonize production while guaranteeing a stable and reliable supply of electricity. The cities where these projects are located are now 100% supplied by obsolete diesel generators. Replacing diesel production with low-carbon production will prevent the emission of more than 720,000 tons of CO2 over 25 years.
In Columbia, biomass for greener energy production
Born of the partnership between EDF Colombia and Refocosta, the biomass plant will generate power from eucalyptus crops, more than 200 GWh of green energy per year. The construction of the Villanueva biomass power plant began in early 2023. The project is fully in line with the country's energy transition and its objectives set at COP27. Commissioning is scheduled for early 2025.
In India, the world's largest nuclear power plant
The EDF Group is taking part in the development of what will be the world's largest nuclear power plant in India. Located on the Jaitapur site in the state of Maharashtra, the future plant will have six EPR reactors with an installed capacity of 9.6 GWe. With this major project, EDF is supporting the Indian government in meeting the growing need for low-carbon power by 2035, while providing a wide range of socio-economic opportunities for the country.