EDF Renewables

What EDF Renewables does

EDF Renewables is the international renewable energy subsidiary of EDF Group (Électricité de France), a French state-owned utility, headquartered in Nanterre, France, with a global workforce of 10,000+ employees operating across France, the UK and Ireland, the United States, the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Israel), and South Africa. The company develops, finances, constructs, and operates utility-scale renewable electricity generation projects across five technology platforms: onshore wind, offshore wind (both fixed-bottom and floating), utility-scale and floating solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and wave energy. Its operating portfolio includes France's first offshore wind farm (Saint-Nazaire, 480 MW), France's first floating offshore wind pilot (Provence Grand Large, 25 MW), and major multi-gigawatt pipelines in the US (Atlantic Shores JV with Shell in New Jersey, 7,400+ MW awarded), Saudi Arabia (1.4 GW with SPIC and Aramco Power), and the UAE (Al Dhafra, 2 GW).

EDF Renewables operates a project-developer business model, generating revenue through long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) signed with utilities, corporate off-takers, and governments, with go-to-market executed through competitive government tenders, joint-venture co-development with industrial off-takers (Envusa Energy with Anglo American, Ocean Winds with Shell), and direct corporate PPAs (Transport for London). Customer segments include national and state governments, utilities, mining and industrial operations (notably Anglo American's South African operations), corporate and public-sector energy buyers, and landowners / agricultural communities engaged via participatory financing. Distribution is institutional B2B — driven by tender wins, strategic JV announcements, industry events, and community engagement rather than consumer marketing. Key competitors in offshore wind include Ørsted and Invenergy; in utility-scale solar, international IPPs competing for sovereign renewable programmes; and in battery storage, the broader UK and US BESS asset-owner landscape partnered with technology providers such as Wärtsilä.

Name

EDF Renewables

Legal name

EDF Renewables (France: EDF power solutions)

Website

https://edf-renouvelables.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

EDF Renewables is the international renewable energy subsidiary of France's state-owned EDF Group, developing and operating utility-scale wind, solar, battery storage, and wave-energy projects across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa, selling electricity via long-term PPAs to governments, utilities, and industrial off-takers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Generation and Project Development

NAICS

Wind Electric Power Generation (221115), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation (22111), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Incentives, Grants & Program Administration (Auctions, Tenders, IRA/ITC/PTC Advisory) (EUAMAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wind Farm Ownership & Operations (IPP/Utility-Owned Asset Operations) (EUACAFAF), Wind Power Plant EPC (Onshore/Offshore) (EUAEAAAF), Commercial Structuring & Offtake (PPAs, CfDs, Corporate PPAs, Merchant Strategy) (EUAMAAAE), Distributed & Commercial Renewable O&M (Rooftop Solar, C&I Wind, Small Hydro) (EUAMAGAB)

Keywords

• Renewable energy generation
• Offshore wind development
• Utility-scale solar
• Battery energy storage
• Corporate power purchase agreements

Headquarters

HQ city

La Défense

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Offshore Wind Project Development and Ownership: EDF Renewables develops, finances, constructs, and operates offshore wind farms either independently or through joint ventures (e.g., Ocean Winds with Shell). Projects are awarded through government competitive solicitations and generate long-term revenue from electricity sales to utilities and corporate offtakers.
2. Utility-Scale Solar PV Project Development: The company develops and operates large solar PV farms globally, including projects in South Africa (Mooi Plaats 240 MW via Envusa JV), the UK (Cornwall 49.9 MW solar farm), Saudi Arabia (1 GW and 400 MW via JV with SPIC and Aramco Power), Kuwait (Al Shagaya 1.1 GW bid), and the UAE (Al Dhafra 2 GW). Revenue is generated through electricity sales under long-term PPAs.
3. Onshore Wind Farm Development and Operations: EDF Renewables develops onshore wind projects across France, the UK, and internationally. The L'ensemble éolien catalan (96 MW, 35 turbines) in France exemplifies this stream. Revenue derives from electricity generation sold to utilities and grid operators under long-term agreements.
4. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): EDF Renewables deploys large-scale BESS projects for grid-strengthening ancillary services and energy trading. Partnerships with Wärtsilä have delivered multiple BESS sites in the UK (e.g., 47.5 MW/95 MWh near Indian Queens, Cornwall and 50 MW/100 MWh near Bredbury, Greater Manchester). The company is also developing a 180 MW lithium-iron phosphate battery facility in Quincy Township, Michigan, US.
5. Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs): EDF Renewables sells renewable electricity directly to corporate and public-sector customers under long-term PPAs, such as the agreement with Transport for London (the first public PPA by TfL), and renewable energy supply to mining operations under portfolio wheeling arrangements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EDF Renewables develops, finances, builds, and operates utility-scale renewable energy power plants across onshore wind, offshore wind (fixed-bottom and floating), ground-mounted and floating solar PV, agrivoltaic, and battery energy storage. It monetises generation primarily through long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with utilities, governments, and corporate offtakers, and through competitive bids in national renewable energy tenders. Major operating assets include the 480 MW Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the 240 MW Mooi Plaats solar PV plant in South Africa, and a UK BESS portfolio of 307 MW/514 MWh.

Product overview

EDF Renewables (EDF power solutions) is a renewable energy developer offering integrated solutions across four core technology domains: offshore wind, onshore wind, solar/photovoltaic, and energy storage. The company operates on a platform-plus-services model, providing standalone renewable energy installations alongside value-added offerings such as Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and agrivoltaic solutions. Major project portfolios include the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm (480 MW), the Provence Grand Large floating offshore pilot (25 MW), and utility-scale solar developments across global markets including the UAE, Kuwait, and South Africa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Offshore Wind (Éolien en mer) Utility-scale offshore wind energy solutions including fixed-bottom and floating offshore wind farm development, financing, construction, and operation, generating renewable electricity from marine wind resources for utilities, governments, and corporate offtakers.
• Onshore Wind (Éolien terrestre)

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ACWA Power and Masdar (Kuwait Al Shagaya Competition)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 June 2026EDF Renewables is one of three international consortia (alongside ACWA Power and Masdar) competing for Kuwait's 1.1 GW Al Shagaya Renewable Energy Phase III Zone 1 solar project at Shagaya Renewable Energy Park in the Jahra governorate. Kuwait is expected to announce the winning bidder during Q3 2026, with financial bids opening by mid-July. The competitive tender represents EDF Renewables' effort to expand its solar project pipeline in the Gulf region.
• Floating Offshore Wind Centre of Excellence (FOW CoE)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026The Floating Offshore Wind Centre of Excellence, part of the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, launched its fourth strategic programme focused on reducing the cost of building and running commercial floating wind farms. EDF Renewables UK and Ireland's Director of Offshore Wind serves as the programme's Industry Sponsor, contributing expertise in floating wind deployment to drive cost reduction through simulation tools, autonomous systems, and optimised port logistics.
• Envusa Energy (Joint Venture with Anglo American)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Envusa Energy is a joint venture between Anglo American and EDF Renewables, formed to develop utility-scale renewable energy projects for industrial decarbonisation. Its flagship project is the 240 MW Mooi Plaats solar PV plant in South Africa's Northern Cape, which commenced commercial operation in March 2026 and delivers renewable energy to multiple Anglo American mining operations under a portfolio wheeling arrangement. The JV delivers a 10% tariff reduction below prevailing electricity costs, 500,000 tonnes annual CO2 reduction, and R20 million in local socio-economic development through the Winds of Change Community Trust.
• TAQA and Masdar (Al Dhafra Solar Project)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2026EDF Renewables is a confirmed partner in the Al Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Plant in Abu Dhabi, one of the world's largest single-site solar PV facilities. The project consortium includes TAQA (Abu Dhabi National Energy Company), Masdar, and EDF Renewables, with JinkoPower also involved. The $870.75 million Green Bond issuance refinances the project, which achieved the world's lowest recorded solar tariff of 1.32 ¢/kWh in 2023, powering 200,000 homes and displacing 2.4 million tonnes of CO2 annually.
• SPIC Huanghe Hydropower Development and Saudi Aramco Power CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2025EDF Renewables, in partnership with SPIC Huanghe Hydropower Development and Saudi Aramco Power Company, secured financing for two solar PV projects in Saudi Arabia with capacities of 1 GW and 400 MW respectively. These projects are part of Saudi Arabia's National Renewable Energy Program, which aims to generate 50% of the country's electricity from renewables by 2030. The partnership combines EDF Renewables' global renewable development capabilities with SPIC's hydropower expertise and Aramco Power's local market knowledge.
• Eco Wave PowerminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2025EDF Renewables Israel partnered with Eco Wave Power to develop the EWP-EDF One wave energy pilot project at Jaffa Port, Israel — Israel's first grid-connected wave energy project. The 100 kW-capacity installation, partially funded by Israel's Ministry of Energy, converts Mediterranean wave motion into electricity through floating platforms with turbines, powering approximately 100 homes. Performance data from the project demonstrates operational reliability with zero downtime since the beginning of 2025, validating wave energy as a scalable renewable technology.
• WärtsiläcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 5 June 2025Wärtsilä, a Finnish engineering company, constructs utility-scale battery energy storage systems for EDF Renewables UK and Ireland. The partnership has completed six BESS projects totalling 307 MW/514 MWh, with two additional sites underway: 47.5 MW/95 MWh near Indian Queens, Cornwall and 50 MW/100 MWh near Bredbury, Greater Manchester. All eight sites are dedicated to energy trading and grid-strengthening ancillary services, with Wärtsilä providing long-term service agreements and Gems optimisation software.
• Ocean Winds (Joint Venture with Shell)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2024Ocean Winds is a 50/50 joint venture between EDF Renewables and Shell, established to develop, build, and operate offshore wind projects globally. In the United States, Ocean Winds is developing the Atlantic Shores offshore wind project, awarded a contract under New Jersey's offshore wind programme. The JV represents a flagship vehicle for combining EDF Renewables' offshore wind development expertise with Shell's upstream energy capabilities and financial strength.
• Carbon (PV Manufacturing Startup)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2024French PV manufacturing startup Carbon is seeking an agreement with EDF Renewables to acquire Photowatt, another French solar PV manufacturer. The proposed deal involves integrating Photowatt into a new fully integrated solar manufacturing facility at Fos-sur-Mer, France, expected to be operational by the end of 2026. The transaction would create a vertically integrated French solar manufacturing capability, aligning with EDF Renewables' broader supply chain strategy.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Engie: French state-influenced utility and EDF Renewables' domestic rival in renewables. Historically partnered through Ocean Winds for offshore wind and competes directly in French onshore wind, solar, and storage tenders. Closely comparable as a state-aligned utility undergoing energy transition.
• RWE: German utility and major developer of offshore wind (Innogy heritage), onshore wind, and solar across Europe and the US. Directly comparable as a legacy utility transitioning capital expenditure toward utility-scale renewable IPP operations.
• Ørsted: Danish-headquartered global leader in offshore wind and the most direct competitor to EDF Renewables in New Jersey offshore wind solicitations, France's offshore wind roadmap, and global floating offshore wind R&D. Closely aligned business model as a state-influenced utility transitioning to renewable IPP.
• Enel Green Power: Renewable energy arm of Italian utility Enel, operating one of the world's largest solar, wind, and storage developer portfolios across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Closely comparable as a state-influenced utility's pure-play renewable development subsidiary.
• Masdar: Abu Dhabi state-owned renewable energy company with major solar and wind project pipeline globally. Partnered with EDF Renewables on Al Dhafra 2 GW solar and competing for Kuwait Al Shagaya 1.1 GW tender.
• Vattenfall: Swedish state-owned utility with a major European renewable energy portfolio across offshore wind (e.g., Hollandse Kust Zuid), onshore wind, solar, and BESS. Closely comparable as a state-owned utility IPP pursuing multi-technology renewable development across Northern Europe.
• ACWA Power: Saudi-headquartered developer, owner, and operator of power generation and desalinated water, including major solar and wind projects in MENA. Directly competing with EDF Renewables for Kuwait Al Shagaya and Saudi NREP tenders.

Broad incumbents

• Iberdrola: Spanish global utility with one of the world's largest renewable energy portfolios through its Avangrid and ScottishPower subsidiaries. Comparable as a vertically integrated utility pursuing offshore wind, onshore wind, and solar at gigawatt scale.
• TotalEnergies: French-headquartered integrated oil major expanding rapidly into renewables, including solar, offshore wind, and BESS. Comparable as a French-headquartered energy major competing with EDF Renewables in MENA and French renewable tenders.
• Shell: Anglo-Dutch oil major expanding into offshore wind and renewables through Ocean Winds JV with EDF Renewables and Atlantic Shores offshore wind partnership. Strategic partner and emerging direct competitor in offshore wind and integrated renewable power.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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