EDF Renewables commissions two solar power plants in New Aquitaine: Pardies – Os-Marsillon – Artix and Ambès

Paris, September 14, 2021 – The EDF group announces the commissioning of the Pardies – Os-Marsillon – Artix (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) and Ambès (Gironde) solar power plants. With a total installed capacity of 14 MW, these two plants, located on the land of former thermal power stations, contribute to EDF's Solar Plan, which aims to make the Group one of the main players in solar energy in France, with 30 % market share by 2035.

The solar power plant located in the municipalities of Pardies, Os-Marsillon and Artix (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) was built on the site of the former EDF thermal power plant; it covers 4.3 hectares and has 11,500 photovoltaic panels. With an installed capacity of 4 MW, it will produce each year the equivalent of the electricity consumption of around 2,000 inhabitants.

The Ambès solar power plant (Gironde), also located on the site of a former EDF thermal power plant, occupies an area of 10 hectares. The plant is made up of 25,000 photovoltaic panels, for an installed capacity of 10 MW. The renewable electricity it will produce will help meet the annual electricity needs of more than 5,000 residents.

The result of work carried out jointly with elected officials from the territories concerned, these two power plants developed by EDF Renewables contribute to the revaluation and reconversion of former industrial sites in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, while participating in the energy transition and to the economic development of the territory:

• The construction of the two power plants, launched in 2020, mobilized more than 80 people for more than a year;
• Two crowdfunding campaigns were organized to allow residents of Gironde, Pyrénées-Atlantiques and neighboring departments to invest in the projects. They were a great success and raised €400,000 in total;
• The operation of these two power plants follows a sustainable approach. Vegetation maintenance on the Pardies – Os-Marsillon – Artix site will be ensured by mechanical mowing, without the use of phytosanitary products. A landscaped hedge has also been installed at the Ambès power station.

For Martin Leÿs, EDF Regional Action Director in New Aquitaine: “These two solar power plants in Ambès and Pardies, Os-Marsillon, Artix are the symbol of our commitment alongside the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region to accelerate the energy transition in the territories and build a CO2-neutral energy future.”

For Nicolas Couderc, France Director of EDF Renewables: “We are happy to contribute to the energy transition of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region with the commissioning of these two photovoltaic plants. These projects are exemplary, because they have made it possible to revalorize former industrial sites for the production of low-carbon electricity.”

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About EDF
A major player in the energy transition, the EDF group is an integrated energy company, present in all businesses: production, transport, distribution, trading, energy sales and energy services. Leader in low-carbon energies in the world, the Group has developed a diversified production mix based mainly on nuclear and renewable energy (including hydraulics) and is investing in new technologies to support the energy transition. EDF's purpose is to build a CO2-neutral energy future reconciling preservation of the planet, well-being and development, thanks to electricity and innovative solutions and services. The Group participates in the supply of energy and services to approximately 37.9 million customers (1), including 28.7 million in France (2). In 2020, it achieved a consolidated turnover of 69.0 billion euros. EDF is a company listed on the Paris Stock Exchange.

(1) Customers have been counted since 2018 by delivery site; a customer can have two delivery points: one for electricity and another for gas.
(2) Including ÉS (Electrcité de Strasbourg).

About EDF in New Aquitaine
In New Aquitaine, where more than 8,600 employees live and work, the EDF group produces CO2 neutral energy at more than 97% with the Blayais and Civaux nuclear power plants, the 62 hydraulic dams in Limousin and the Pyrenees, the solar power plants and wind farms but also with 9 heating networks. A committed player alongside the territories to accelerate the energy and solidarity transition in New Aquitaine, the EDF group supports its individual, industrial and community customers and offers efficient and environmentally friendly energy solutions and services. Follow us on Twitter @EDF_Aquitaine

About EDF Renewables
EDF Renewables is an international leader in renewable electricity production with installed wind and solar capacity of 13.8 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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