Paris, March 11, 2022 – Seven ground-mounted solar power plant projects developed by EDF Renewables were named winners during the CRE PPE2 call for tenders. These new projects, with a total capacity of 110 MWp, will contribute to EDF's Solar Plan, which aims to make the Group a leader in the sector by 2035.

These seven solar power plant projects are located:

• In Burgundy Franche-Comté, for the Fontaine (40.7 MW, Territoire de Belfort), Cosne (29.9 MW, Nièvre), and Moimay (10.2 MW, Haute-Saône) projects;
• In the Grand-Est, for the Illanges project (22.8 MW, Moselle);
• In Centre-Val de Loire, for the Varennes project (5 MW, Loiret);
• And finally in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes for the Quinssaines project (3.8 MW, Allier).

With the securing of these photovoltaic projects, EDF Renewables confirms the acceleration of its growth in ground-mounted solar in France. The company now has 670 MW of solar power plants in operation or under construction, and 440 MW of secured projects whose construction will be launched soon.

Nicolas Couderc, France Director of EDF Renewables, declared: “EDF Renewables is at the top of the ranking of the CRE PPE 2 call for tenders; We are delighted with this result which once again demonstrates the quality and competitiveness of our projects. This is progress for EDF’s Solar Plan. With this success, we are happy to contribute to the energy transition and sovereignty objectives set by the Government. ".

About EDF Renewables

EDF Renewables is an international leader in renewable electricity production with installed wind and solar capacity of 10.1 GW net (15.6 GW gross) worldwide. Mainly present in Europe and North America, EDF Renewables continues its development by taking a position in promising emerging markets such as: Brazil, China, India, South Africa and the Middle East. Historically active in onshore wind power and photovoltaics, the Company is now strongly positioned in offshore wind power and new technologies such as energy storage. EDF Renewables ensures the development and construction of renewable energy projects as well as their operation and maintenance. EDF Renewables is a subsidiary of the EDF group.
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