Innovation at EDF Energy

Innovation and energy

We are applying new technologies and ways of working to help build a brighter energy future for the UK. Our programmes focus on coupling advances in science and engineering with new digital innovations.

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EDF Energy Pulse Innovation Challenge

Find out about our 2019 challenge winner and see highlights of our event.

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Blue Lab

Blue Lab is EDF Energy’s innovation accelerator. We take great ideas and shape them to become the customer technologies and services of the future.

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Research and Development UK

R&D UK is a centre of technical excellence whose main purpose is helping to build a brighter energy future for the UK.

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Easy steps to lower your carbon footprint

Did you know that some times of the day are more environmentally friendly than others to use electricity?

Industry wide safety issue resolved by innovation challenge

A brand new bespoke safety device is being rolled out across EDF Energy's meter teams, thanks to a Blue Lab innovation challenge.

Blue Lab wins award for Corporate Social Responsibility

EDF Energy’s Blue Lab is delighted to be named winner of L Marks 2019 award for Corporate Social Responsibility for our work with Howz.

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EDF Pulse Awards

Our parent company EDF Group have launched the 6th edition of their Pan-European competition, EDF Pulse Start-up Awards.

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Energywise

Energy guides, advice, innovation and news that works for you.

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Howz

Winner of our first start-up challenge, this smart home monitoring system connects families and helps people stay in their own homes longer.