Hydro - EDF
Approximately 70 % of the surface water in France passes through apower generation structure, whether this is a hydroelectric dam, atraditional
fossil-fired plant or a nuclear plant (cold source)....
Introduction - EDF
Against this backdrop, the sustainability of nuclear power plants, the integration of new technologies and innovation in the field of renewable energies and storage are just some of the challenges the EDF Group has to take up Aerial view of the Porcheville
fossil-fired plant, on the banks of the Seine...
EDF and GE Energy sign a partnership agreement to co-develop a next-generation combined cycle gas turbine
The implementation of this cutting-edge combined cycle gas turbine is a testimony to the current modernisation of EDF's
fossil-fired plants and the Group's commitment to innovation....
Testimonials - Researchers - EDF R&D
I conduct vibration studies, which can be applied directly to production, to nuclear plants or to
fossil-fired plants.... Besides the e-monitoring project, I worked on practical topics within the context of the PAPEETE project to improve the energy efficiency and environmental performance of traditional...
How it works - Fossil-fired power - EDF Group
Our strategy How it works Key figures The operating principle The fuel Combustion turbines Combined-cycle plants Recycling and recovery Previous Next The operating principle
Fossil-fired plants run on natural resources such as coal, fuel-oil and gas.... Combustion turbines
Fossil-fired plants can be...
Nuclear operations
Other than carbon dioxide (CO2), the main greenhouse gas, fossil-fired power plants (coal, fuel oil and gas-fired) also release sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) into the air....
Strategy - Fossil-fired power - EDF Group
A rapid response to growing electricity demand In EDF's energy mix, fossil-fired power plants are used to supplement nuclear power plants, which supply the base load and meet daily, recurrent demand....
Fossil-fired plants account for 3.6 % of EDF's annual power generation in France....
Strengthening our position in Europe
It is renovating its hydro-electric base, increasing its renewable energy production capacity and improving the efficiency of its fossil-fired power plants.... To find out more Discover how we reduce the carbon emissions of our
fossil-fired plants Navigate the 3D map of our activities...