EDF unveils 10 GW storage plan
The French power utility said it aims to become the European leader in this market. The new plan will entail all market segments, but will primarily focus on the residential sector.
EDF 2017 financials squeezed as utility accelerates transition from nuclear to renewables
Despite hitting annual sales targets, revenue slips following fall in nuclear and hydropower prices in French utility’s key markets. New Solar Plan forms backdrop of renewable energy transition, company says.
Chinese companies lead global solar developer rankings
State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) and GCL New Energy have taken the top spots for installed capacity, but Canadian Solar and First Solar are showing impressive pipelines.
France’s EDF enters China’s rooftop solar market
Creation of joint venture with Asia Clean Capital sees the French energy giant announce plans to build, own and operate distributed rooftop solar projects across China.
Chile’s PV capacity surpasses 2 GW
Although official statistics report that grid-connected PV capacity reached 1.82 GW as of the end of December 2017, the completion of two large-scale projects totaling 215 MW in early January has raised Chile’s total installed power to around 2.04 GW.
EDF expands off-grid business in Africa
The French utility will now partner with U.S.-based Off Grid Electric in Ghana.
Masdar, EDF sign MOU to develop sub-Saharan Africa’s off-grid sector
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed by Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, and EDF SA, the parent company of the EDF Group, to develop off-grid projects in sub-Saharan African countries.
EDF energizes 115 MW solar park in Chile
The Santiago solar plant, located near the country’s capital city, Santiago, will sell its output to local power distributors and to the spot market.
EDF ramps up ingot and wafer capacity, teams up with Canadian Solar
The group’s unit specializing in solar module production, Photowatt will expand its ingot and wafer capacity from 50 MW to 500 MW, and will enter into a partnership with Canadian Solar and ECM Greentech. More details have also emerged on EDF’s 30 GW solar plan.
EDF launches 30 GW solar plan
French energy giant, EDF has announced a 30 GW solar energy plan that is expected to be developed exclusively in France.
