EDPR in France
Learn about our presence in this market and how we are contributing to accelerate the much needed energy transition.
EDP Renewables entered France in 2008, bringing together the entire value chain of low-carbon electricity production using wind & solar energy. Our commitment is to support the energy transition: producing safe, local clean and inexhaustible electricity.
Our business
Le vent
Nous avons produit plus de 600 MW d’électricité renouvelable à l’échelle nationale, grâce à plus de 60 parcs éoliens et aux activités mises en œuvre dans 30 départements et 9 régions.
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Key figures
214 MW
259 GWh
1.4 GW
120
Latest news
Etienne Thomassin appointed new General Manager to EDP Renewables France
The new country manager will strengthen EDPR’s commitment to the country, where the company operates around 600 MW, between own installed capacity and operation for third parties.
EDPR recently announced an investment of 20 billion euros in the energy transition, 40% of it dedicated to onshore technologies in Europe.
EDP Renewables advances its photovoltaic deployment with the construction of its first project in France
The photovoltaic project is EDPR’s first deployment in the country since the recent partnership with Kronos Solar and represents the first step of its commitment to produce photovoltaic electricity in France.
The project will produce enough energy to supply around 2,400 households.
EDP Renewables secures two more wind projects in France’s latest tender
EDP Renewables applied for two projects in the recent wind tender by the Commission de Régulation de l'Énergie (CRE), that together will add over 35 MW of renewable energy to the company's portfolio.
One of the awarded projects, the Sceaux Wind Farm, is the second-largest selected in this tender.
Our main projects
Wanchy Capval Londinières
Located in Normandy, in the municipalities concerned of Wanchy - Capval / Londinières. It has 7 wind turbines of 4.2 MW each with a total capacity of 29.4 MW. The energy equivalent to the consumption of 33 000 people.
The construction of a dedicated power substation in order to connect to the grid. No recourse was made either on the wind project or the power substation.
Ménestreau
Located in Ménestreau in the region of Bourgogne Franche-Comté, with 12.2 MWp. There are 13 500 people supplied with sustainable energy. The site will welcome a second productive activity. We made contact with a local woman who intends to change her activity and move on to breeding sheeps. She will freely access the photovoltaic plant thus helping her to let her animals peacefully graze aside our solar farm.
Neuilly-sur-Suize
Located in Grand Est region with 4.3 MWp. There are 5280 people supplied with sustainable energy. It was the first solar farm built by EDPR in France.
Our people
Work with us!
EDPR operates in 28 international markets and our growth over the past years has been supported by our employees’ flexibility and team work and their ability to adapt to a changing business.
We aim to be a long-term market leader in the renewable energy sector, pursuing credibility through value creation, social responsibility, safety, innovation and respect for the environment.
What makes us proud as an employer?
- TOP Employer Europe 2023 certification, including in Poland;
- Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2022;
- Top Workplaces US 2022;
- Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation.
Our culture
The continuous improvement of EDPR is ensured by attracting talent and promoting the experience and development of teams.
Local partnerships with conservatoires of natural areas
These annual partnerships lead us to cooperate with local associations to support their efforts in maintaining their environments. Whether it consists in cleaning up natural spaces or picking up plastic detritus in forests.
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