EDF | News, Hiring, Layoffs, Competitors, CEO, Fundraising Insights
EDF is an energy provider in the UK, supplying electricity and gas to homes and businesses. The company is committed to achieving...
EDF is an energy provider in the UK, supplying electricity and gas to homes and businesses. The company is committed to achieving Net Zero by investing in low-carbon technologies, including wind, nuclear, and solar energy. With over 40 years of experience in providing low-carbon electricity, EDF is also focused on helping customers decarbonise their energy usage through innovative solutions such as heat pumps and electric vehicles.
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10,001+ employees
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- On April 5, 2025, EDF Renewables completed and energized South Africa's first self-built Main Transmission Substation (MTS) by an Independent Power Producer, connecting 1.5 GW of renewable energy to the national grid.
- EDF's HPIN Direct addresses the UK's heat pump installer shortage to accelerate the green transition.
- EDF's subsidiary, Naupac Generación Renovable Perú, has applied for a temporary electricity generation concession to conduct studies for the 99.2 MW Parque Eólico Mendoza project in Arequipa.
- EDF Renewables' first UK solar farm, Sutton Bridge, began operations in 2024 and launched a £20,000 annual community benefit fund to support local organizations.
- EDF Renewables Development, Inc. is being sued by Brandon M. Brady Farms, Inc. in a contract case filed on April 14, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York.
- EDF Renewables UK and Luminous Energy are planning a solar farm near Metheringham that could power 180,000 homes, with public hearings scheduled next month.
- The Office for Nuclear Regulation stated that EDF's Hartlepool nuclear plant in the UK must improve its nuclear safety performance.
- EDF is investigating former Hinkley Point C manager Ashley Daniels for allegedly accepting an £11,000 quad bike as a bribe from a subcontractor.
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⚔️ EDF Alternatives and Competitors
- National Grid |
- CGN Power |
- CEZ |
- npower |
- Vestas Deutschland |
- Axpo |
- Engie Portugal |
- Centrica |
- Saudi Power Procurement Company |
- EDP |
- RWE |
- E.ON UK |
- Enel |
- Octopus |
- Bulb |
- Good Energy |
- British Gas |
- SSE |
- Ecotricity |
- Scottish Power |
- Apex Clean Energy |
- Terra-Gen |
- Invenergy
💼 EDF Hiring and Layoffs
- EDF's chairman was recently dismissed, prompting advice for the company to reduce overseas investments and focus on domestic power projects in France.
- On March 24, 2025, EDF replaced Luc Rémont with Bernard Fontana as head amid disputes over electricity pricing and strategic restructuring.
- EDF CEO Luc Remont is stepping down amid rising complaints from industrial clients over electricity costs, and Bernard Fontana is being considered as his replacement.
- Emmanuel Macron has ousted EDF boss Luc Rémont amid backlash over high electricity prices.
- Tamer Albishawi has left EDF as Chief Nuclear Officer in the United Kingdom to join Emirates Nuclear Energy Company as Enterprise Chief of Nuclear Operations.
- Tom Thackray has left EDF as Head of Strategy and Sustainability in the United Kingdom to join Ford Motor Company as UK Government Affairs Director.
- The Chief Financial Officer of EDF Renewables USA, based in San Diego, provides financial leadership and acts as the primary financial spokesperson with EDF's parent company in France.
- Capula, part of the EDF Group, is hiring for multiple positions including Payroll and HR Co-Ordinator and Financial Controller, emphasizing their focus on operational technology and digital transformation.
🤖 EDF Developer, Integration and Automation News
- EDF signed a 10-year Corporate PPA to supply Coveris UK with over 50% of their electricity needs from Rigmuir Wind Farm.
- On April 14, 2025, EDF signed a two-year Memorandum of Cooperation with Meralco to explore nuclear energy opportunities in the Philippines, providing technical support and training.
- EDF is collaborating with industry leaders like Google and Microsoft in the UK's AI Energy Council to enhance renewable energy integration and efficiency in data centers.
- EDF and Octopus launched the Electrify Britain campaign to promote renewable energy, heat pumps, and electric transport.
- EDF Renewables and ArcelorMittal Industeel have launched a solar power plant on a former landfill in the Loire region of France, covering 4.2 hectares and supplying electricity to about 2,600 people.
- EDF is partnering with Wales Nuclear Forum to offer business opportunities related to Sizewell C, with an event in Cardiff on March 18.
- EDF announced a partnership with Tech Nation Climate Programme to support climate tech startups.
- EDF Renewables North America signed an agreement with Fathom to use their US Flood Map for site selection of solar and wind farms.
📈 EDF Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News
- EDF owns 75.5% of Framatome, which has acquired Velan SAS to create a valves product line for nuclear, defense, and energy applications.
- EDF Pulse Ventures has invested €7 million in Siteflow to enhance digital operations in the nuclear sector, aligning with EDF's 'Ambitions 2035' strategy.
- EDF has acquired 100% of the German company energy2market (e2m) to strengthen its position in decentralised energy management in Europe, pending approval from European competition authorities.
- EDF is a strategic investor in Vast's clean energy project in South Australia, which has secured up to AUD180 million from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.
- EDF paid €670 million in dividends to non-controlling interests according to its 2024 annual results.
- EDF acquired the 350-MW Baixo Iguacu Hydropower Plant in Brazil from Iberdrola for $247.1 million.
- EDF Renewables has recorded a nearly $1 billion impairment for its Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind project in New Jersey.
- EDF reported a 63% increase in heat pump sales in 2024, supported by government grants and dedicated tariffs.
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