The energy of France for 80 years

For the past 80 years, EDF has been building and supporting the daily lives of people in France, contributing to the country’s influence, transformation and sovereignty. Electricity is always there, by your side. And this is just the beginning.

Discover our story
L'énergie des Français depuis 80 ans

Your browser does not support javascript.

To enable you to access the information, we suggest you view the video The energy of France for 80 years in a new tab.

In black and white, in the 1940s, we see a hydroelectric dam. 
Inside, an EDF employee calls a team of engineers and technicians from a control room. 
A countdown begins. In the 1950s, another EDF team appears in a different control room, performing technical operations while monitoring the countdown. 
In the 1960s, a supervisor signals to a technician and speaks into a walkie-talkie. We then see the cooling towers of a nuclear power plant. 
In the 1970s, an EDF team is busy at work inside the plant. We see a dam covered in snow. 
In the 1980s, a woman gives instructions to a team in a control room. We see wind turbines spinning. 
In the 1990s, EDF employees are busy at work. The countdown reaches 10 seconds. 
Now, we see a modern-day EPR. In a control room, the team is active, watching the final seconds of the countdown tick away. 
Its conclusion is cut short by two slices of toast popping from a toaster. 
Eva looks at it and says with a knowing glance, "Thank you." 
The film ends with a voiceover: "For 80 years, EDF has produced the electricity that France needs.

The energy of a global leader

Committed to the energy transition

Aligned with our purpose and our Ambitions 2035 strategic plan, EDF Group is committed to 12 CSR priorities across three key areas:

Make your career meaningful

Join us and take part in one of the greatest challenges of our time: the energy transition. Whether you are a technician, engineer, data scientist or legal expert, your talent has a role to play in our collective success.

Explore our job opportunities

For further information

Our key publications

Key figures, detailed insights into our activities, financial performance, objectives and outlook. Explore all our reference publications to stay fully informed about EDF Group’s activities and transformation.

Discover our publications

Understanding energy

Whether you are simply curious or an educator, this space is for you. We provide all the resources you need to explore the world of electricity, understand the challenges of the energy transition and gain deeper insight into our projects. (Exclusively in French)

 

EDF enlightens you

(1) Figures as of December 31, 2025, EDF SA scope, in mainland France.
(2) URD 2025, 34.5 million electricity customers and 6.6 million gas customers. Consolidated scope. Counted in delivery points.
(3) Group scope. 
(4) Consolidated data for the Group scope.