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EDF Renewables North America Signs Power Purchase Agreement with BASF for Solar Energy

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Monday, December 21, 2020
Alternative energy, Energy, Utilities, Électricité de France, EDF Renewables, Articles, Energy, Renewable energy, Natural environment, EDF Renewables North America, BASF

EDF Renewables North America today announced the Space City Solar Project is progressing with critical development milestones having signed the first tranche of 55 megawatts (MWac) / 73 MWdc to BASF through a Power Purchase Agreement.

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  • EDF Renewables North America today announced the Space City Solar Project is progressing with critical development milestones having signed the first tranche of 55 megawatts (MWac) / 73 MWdc to BASF through a Power Purchase Agreement.
  • With 35 years of experience and 16 gigawatts of renewable projects developed throughout North America, EDF Renewables provides a fully integrated bundle of energy solutions from grid-scale wind, solar, and solar plus storage projects to electric vehicle charging and energy storage management.
  • About EDF Renewables North America:
    EDF Renewables North America is a market leading independent power producer and service provider with 35 years of expertise in renewable energy.
  • EDF Renewables North America is a subsidiary of EDF Renouvelables, the dedicated renewable energy affiliate of the EDF Group.

ENERGISME: SPIE incorporates Energisme's N'Gage platform for optimising the energy performance of buildings.

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Bellingham, Washington, SPIE, Électricité de France, Organizations, Non-profit organizations

SPIE Facilities has chosen Energisme's N'Gage platform, a unique digital plateform that facilitates the acquisition and merger of mass, heterogeneous data and which incorporates smart data processing services.

Key Points: 
  • SPIE Facilities has chosen Energisme's N'Gage platform, a unique digital plateform that facilitates the acquisition and merger of mass, heterogeneous data and which incorporates smart data processing services.
  • SPIE Facilities now has access to smart data on gas and electricity usage provided by GRDF and ENEDIS through their respective APIs.
  • SPIE Facilities, a subsidiary of SPIE France, offers its customers building maintenance and facility management services, throughout the country.
  • SPIE France, a subsidiary of the SPIE group, is a major player in the energy and digital transition.

SJI Announces Green Hydrogen Partnership with Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Articles, Électricité de France, EDF Renewables, Technology, Science and technology, Hydrogen vehicle, Renewable energy, Energy development

Consistent with this commitment, we are excited to announce today a partnership with Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind (Atlantic Shores) to collaborate on a green hydrogen pilot program, which will research, monitor, and analyze the deployment of hydrogen technology and natural gas blending in New Jersey.

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  • Consistent with this commitment, we are excited to announce today a partnership with Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind (Atlantic Shores) to collaborate on a green hydrogen pilot program, which will research, monitor, and analyze the deployment of hydrogen technology and natural gas blending in New Jersey.
  • Atlantic Shores is pursuing the development of a portfolio of offshore wind generating facilities on the Atlantic and Ocean County coasts, and SJI and Atlantic Shores have entered into a memorandum of understanding to explore utilizing the excess electricity generated from the wind projects to create green hydrogen, a renewable energy source that can be blended with our supply to lower carbon intensity.
  • Our team at Atlantic Shores is very excited to partner with New Jerseys SJI on this innovative project, said Joris Veldhoven, Atlantic Shores Commercial Director.
  • Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind is a partnership between Shell New Energies US LLC and EDF Renewables North America, where together they have years of technical, operational and commercial energy expertise.

Provisional agreement reached on setting-up the European Defence Fund

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Organizations, Articles, European Defence Fund, Politics of the European Union, International organizations, Multiannual Financial Framework, EPR, EDF, Committee of Permanent Representatives, Électricité de France, MFF, Common Security and Defence Policy

The German presidency of the Council today reached a provisional political agreement with European Parliaments representatives on a regulation establishing the European Defence Fund (EDF) in the context of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2021-2027.

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  • The German presidency of the Council today reached a provisional political agreement with European Parliaments representatives on a regulation establishing the European Defence Fund (EDF) in the context of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2021-2027.
  • Next Steps

    The provisional agreement now needs to be confirmed by member states ambassadors sitting in the Permanent Representatives Committee (Coreper).

  • Background

    The EDF follows the European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) and Preparatory Action on Defence Research (PADR) which was initially established in 2017 to serve as a preparatory measures for the EDF.

  • On 13 June 2018, the European Commission presented its proposal for a regulation of the European Defence Fund as part of the upcoming MFF.

Atlantic Shores Submits Offshore Wind Project Bids in New Jersey, Announces Roster of New Initiatives to Help Build a Clean Energy Economy in the State

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
Other Natural Resources, Other Energy, Utilities, Environment, Alternative energy, Natural Resources, Energy, Électricité de France, EDF Renewables, Wind power in New Jersey, Energy, Wind power in the United Kingdom

Offshore wind can propel a dynamic and fast-growing new economy on the East Coast, and we are committed to helping build it first in New Jersey.

Key Points: 
  • Offshore wind can propel a dynamic and fast-growing new economy on the East Coast, and we are committed to helping build it first in New Jersey.
  • We are confident that if the project is selected, Atlantic Shores will help New Jersey to deliver on its vision of a clean energy future.
  • About Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, LLC:
    Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, LLC is a 50/50 partnership between Shell New Energies US LLC and EDF Renewables North America.
  • Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind is strategically positioned to meet the growing demands of renewable energy targets in New Jersey and beyond.

Port of San Diego Selects EDF Renewables North America for Microgrid Installation

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Monday, December 7, 2020
Maritime, Other Energy, Utilities, Transport, Alternative energy, Energy, Électricité de France, EDF Renewables, Energy, Microgrid, Michael Zucchet, Electric power, Companies

EDF Renewables North America (EDFR) today announced the awarding of a contract to build a 700 kW / 2,400 kWh Microgrid Infrastructure Project for the Port of San Diego .

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  • EDF Renewables North America (EDFR) today announced the awarding of a contract to build a 700 kW / 2,400 kWh Microgrid Infrastructure Project for the Port of San Diego .
  • The microgrid project provides numerous benefits for not just the Port, but our surrounding communities and region, said Vice Chair Michael Zucchet, Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners.
  • EDF Renewables Distributed Solutions is a part of EDF Renewables North America, a market leading independent power producer and service provider with 35 years of expertise in renewable energy.
  • EDF Renewables North America is a subsidiary of EDF Renouvelables, the dedicated renewable energy affiliate of the EDF Group.

EDF Renewables North America Signs Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with Nucor Corporation

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Friday, November 13, 2020
Alternative energy, Manufacturing, Energy, Steel, Utilities, Électricité de France, EDF Renewables, EDF, Energy, Articles, Nucor, Renewable energy, Companies, EDF Renewables, Nucor Corporation

EDF Renewables North America and Nucor Corporation , a diversified steel and steel products company, today announced the signing of a 15-year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) for 250 megawatts (MWac) of solar energy in Texas.

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  • EDF Renewables North America and Nucor Corporation , a diversified steel and steel products company, today announced the signing of a 15-year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) for 250 megawatts (MWac) of solar energy in Texas.
  • The agreement marks the first solar power purchase agreement for Nucor and the largest of its kind for the steel industry.
  • EDF Renewables is pleased to partner with Nucor and help them with their sustainability initiatives in a cost-effective manner, said Ryan Pfaff, Executive Vice President, Grid-Scale Power at EDF Renewables.
  • EDF Renewables North America is a subsidiary of EDF Renouvelables, the dedicated renewable energy affiliate of the EDF Group.

Domaine Carneros Selects EDF Renewables North America for Solar and Storage Resilient Microgrid

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
Alternative energy, Energy, Électricité de France, Articles, EDF Renewables, EDF, Domaine Carneros, Renewable energy, Energy, Microgrid, Electric power

EDF Renewables North America was chosen by the award-winning sparkling wine company, Domaine Carneros , to design, build, and operate a resilient solar photovoltaics (PV) and battery energy storage microgrid solution.

Key Points: 
  • EDF Renewables North America was chosen by the award-winning sparkling wine company, Domaine Carneros , to design, build, and operate a resilient solar photovoltaics (PV) and battery energy storage microgrid solution.
  • The resilient solution is part of a portfolio of microgrid projects that EDF Renewables is deploying with public and private entities throughout California.
  • Domaine Carneros is excited to embark on this project with EDF Renewables that will build upon our robust sustainability program and existing solar energy array, said Remi Cohen, CEO of Domaine Carneros.
  • EDF Renewables North America is a subsidiary of EDF Renouvelables, the dedicated renewable energy affiliate of the EDF Group.

EDF Renewables North America and Pedernales Electric Cooperative Sign Power Purchase Agreement for King Creek 1 Wind Project

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
Alternative energy, Energy, Other Energy, Utilities, Électricité de France, EDF Renewables, EDF, Energy, Electric power, Companies

EDF Renewables North America and Pedernales Electric Cooperative Inc. (PEC), the largest distribution electric cooperative in the United States, today announced the signing of a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a 100 megawatt (MW) share of the King Creek 1 Wind Project.

Key Points: 
  • EDF Renewables North America and Pedernales Electric Cooperative Inc. (PEC), the largest distribution electric cooperative in the United States, today announced the signing of a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a 100 megawatt (MW) share of the King Creek 1 Wind Project.
  • Located on ranch land in Throckmorton and Haskell Counties, Texas, the King Creek project expects to begin delivering clean electricity in Q4 2021.
  • EDF Renewables looks forward to supplying Pedernales with competitively-priced, clean energy through the King Creek 1 Wind Project, said Ryan Pfaff, Executive Vice President, Grid-Scale Power at EDF Renewables.
  • EDF Renewables North America is a subsidiary of EDF Renouvelables, the dedicated renewable energy affiliate of the EDF Group.

EDF Renewables North America and Geenex Solar Transact on a 4.5 gigawatt (GWac) Solar Development Portfolio

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Friday, October 16, 2020
Other Natural Resources, Environment, Utilities, Alternative energy, Energy, Natural Resources, Électricité de France, EDF Renewables, Articles, EDF, Renewable energy, Energy, Nature, EDF Renewables North America, Geenex Solar

EDF Renewables North America (EDFR) and Geenex Solar, LLC (Geenex), today announced the close of an agreement of up to 4.5 gigawatt (GWac) pipeline of solar development assets throughout PJM.

Key Points: 
  • EDF Renewables North America (EDFR) and Geenex Solar, LLC (Geenex), today announced the close of an agreement of up to 4.5 gigawatt (GWac) pipeline of solar development assets throughout PJM.
  • The pipeline acquisition brings to EDF Renewables the regional development expertise of Geenex, a leader of utility-scale solar development, while EDFR contributes with its financial and late-stage development expertise from a long-term owner and operator perspective.
  • We were initially impressed with the teams development expertise and distinguished high quality of solar assets, said Hanson Wood, Vice President, Strategic Development Initiatives, EDF Renewables.
  • EDF Renewables North America is a market leading independent power producer and service provider with 35 years of expertise in renewable energy.