EDF Renewables North America

For some Friday-inspired fun, imagine for a moment: It’s your job to float near the Gulf of Mexico and soak up the sun… Sounds great, right? That’s just what our Big Bend Floating Photovoltaic Project is doing! The 1.3 MW shore-based solar array became operational in 2023 and provides clean energy to Apollo Beach, FL and surrounding areas!

Our Unitil solar project in Fitchburg, MA is an excellent example of how brownfields, specifically sites previously utilized for more traditional forms of energy generation, can be converted or co-exist with solar energy. This 1 MW (ac)/1.3 MW (dc) array is located on 20 acres of vacant land which was previously home to a coal, and later, a natural gas power plant. Today, the project consumes only 5 acres of the 20 acre site and produced approximately 1,592,000 kilowatt hours of electricity in its first year of operation. That's equivalent to the power consumed by 128 homes over the same period of time! https://bit.ly/3YApojj

“We just don’t have the kinds of [clean energy training] programs that we need in these communities.” — Marcela Díaz, Somos Un Pueblo Unido In New Mexico, many oil and gas workers are eager to transition to clean-energy jobs. "But it’s hard to get the necessary training when you’re working long hours, or if you lack English language skills, or live in a rural area." A new state pilot program will pay workers, regardless of immigration status, to participate in workforce training programs in renewable energy and other fields: https://bit.ly/415Of1p

Will you be at the Infocast Mountain West Renewables Summit this week in Salt Lake City? Be sure to catch our own Matthew Beltz, who will speak about current renewable energy trends and what the U.S. western mountain regions can expect in coming years. See you there! https://bit.ly/4gbLlfR

Congratulations to our North American EDF colleagues and Abraxas Power on their landmark agreement to develop the Exploits Valley Renewable Energy Corporation (EVREC) project. This collaborative initiative is set to harness the power of green hydrogen and ammonia, contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future while supporting Newfoundland's economic development.?

We don’t just talk the talk. We walk the walk. From project development to execution, we’re committed to a high standard of sustainable, responsible, and ethical business practices — a non-negotiable when it comes to selecting the suppliers we use for our contracts. Learn how we vet our supply partners to ensure we deliver clean energy that not only meets our own high standards, but also yours: https://bit.ly/3Rd3TBt

"The Vicars Community Center at the Community Church Atlanta rode through Hurricane Helene without losing power. But if it had, 'there’s enough battery storage to keep critical systems going for three days, even if it can’t be recharged by solar. If the sun shines, it can go on and on.'” — Michelle Moore, Groundswell, Inc. For a facility that provides critical food and shelter to a community, a power outage can be much more than an inconvenience. Hurricane Helene and other recent storms underscore the need for more solar-battery microgrids: https://bit.ly/3YUGauC

We're so proud of our Arrow Canyon Solar Project, which has created hundreds of jobs — including for the Moapa Band of Paiutes — and also brought financial and environmental benefits to the local community. Read our Arrow Canyon Solar Project case study to learn more about its impact: https://bit.ly/3G04JeE

With 20+ years of experience under his belt leading EDF Renewables North America, Tristan Grimbert has unique insight into the clean energy industry, having played a pivotal role in developing our company and the industry as a whole. He joined Wes Ashworth ????? on the Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy Podcast to share how EDF Renewables has navigated challenges such as intermittency, grid connectivity, and regulation, plus what’s behind our success expanding outside of solar into projects such as EV charging and offshore wind power. https://lnkd.in/g9G8F7hr

Excited to share the latest episode of the Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy Podcast featuring a conversation with Tristan Grimbert, President and CEO of EDF Renewables North America. Since 2004, Tristan has led EDF Renewables through a period of extraordinary growth, driving the development of over 18 gigawatts of clean energy projects and expanding into markets like Canada, Mexico, and offshore wind. ?? Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/gZhBeEeu OR Apple: https://lnkd.in/g4h2rxtb Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gc95xA7E Amazon: https://lnkd.in/gpfARs3j In this episode, we dive into: ?? Tristan’s insights on strategically navigating new renewable energy horizons across solar, storage, EV integration, and offshore wind. ?? How EDF Renewables remains pragmatic and technology-agnostic, evolving with grid needs to accelerate decarbonization. ?? The company’s ambitious offshore wind initiatives through the Atlantic Shores JV with Shell and the unique challenges of scaling this transformative technology. ?? His take on the evolving renewable landscape, interconnection hurdles, and the future of energy storage. ??Thought-provoking reflections on resilience, innovation, and fostering a culture of growth. ?? Don't miss this in-depth discussion about driving clean energy solutions for a sustainable future. Let's spark a deeper conversation on the future of renewable energy! With the complexities of scaling offshore wind and the urgent need for innovative energy storage solutions, where do you see the biggest opportunities or challenges? We'd love to hear your perspective—drop your insights below! ?? #GreenGiantsPodcast #RenewableEnergy #EDFRenewables #OffshoreWind #EnergyStorage #Sustainability #Decarbonization #EnergyTransition #Leadership Sandi Briner Victoria W. Adam Peters Benjamin Holtzclaw