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Two consented projects that EDF Renewables UK added to its solar portfolio in 2021 have progressed to the site preparation and construction stage
June 20, 2022

Progress for EDF Renewables UK solar projects in England and Wales
Two consented projects that EDF Renewables UK added to its solar portfolio in March 2021 at Burwell and Porth Wen have progressed to the site preparation and construction stage, with the expectation that first generation will be in Q4 2022.
June 17, 2022

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EDF Renewables is seeking academic partners to deliver a programme of ecological research to understand the environmental benefits of solar farms. 
June 07, 2022

Industry first as project calls for academic partners to deliver programme of ecological research at Longfield Solar Farm
EDF Renewables, working with environmental consultants Nature Positive, is seeking academic partners to deliver a programme of ecological research to understand the environmental benefits of solar farms.
EDF Renewables UK has submitted its planning application for a 49.9 MW solar farm in Northamptonshire.
May 30, 2022

Plans for a solar farm in West Northamptonshire submitted by EDF Renewables UK
EDF Renewables UK has submitted its planning application for a 49.9 MW solar farm in Northamptonshire.
May 16, 2022

EDF announces investment and partnership with Heat Pump installer, CB Heating
EDF in the UK, Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity, has entered into a strategic investment and partnership with Clacton-based CB Heating to advance its heat pump offering for its UK customers and help upskill engineers across the country. 
Andrew Cockcroft, Senior Community Relations Manager at Hinkley Point C and Derek Bradley-Balmer, the Chair of Cheddar Parish Council, cut the ribbon on the refurbished Cheddar Community Pavilion
May 10, 2022

Hinkley Point C’s community funding tops £13 million
The project to build a new nuclear power station in Somerset has now awarded more than £13 million to community initiatives in the South-West.

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October 13, 2026

EDF sets aside £30 million to support vulnerable customers over winter, including £6 million in debt support as this continues to rise

EDF is directing £6 million into debt relief and debt-matching support through its Customer Support Fund this winter, building on support that has already helped hundreds of vulnerable households become debt-free.
UK Electricity Network
September 23, 2026

Why distribution network investment matters for affordability and energy security
Investment in Great Britain's electricity distribution networks is critical for nationwide domestic electrification. In this blog we set out why ensuring that investment is made at the right pace will be key to supporting consumer demand while keeping costs affordable.
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August 25, 2026

What more needs to be done to tackle persistently high energy bills?
Recent Government interventions have provided some short-term relief, but without further intervention the long-term the outlook for energy bills to 2030 remains stubbornly high.
August 19, 2026

Transmission costs: the need for greater transparency and strategic review
In this blog we set out why we are calling for a radical increase in transparency of transmission costs, and the case for a strategic review of upcoming large transmission projects.
July 15, 2026

Keeping a role for the market: how Reformed National Pricing can help deliver lower system costs
In this blog we set out EDF’s view on the key issues and how the right RNP decisions can help deliver a lower cost electricity system over the long-term.
May 21, 2026

UK energy debt: why the crisis is deepening and what must change
In this article Josh Buckland, Strategy & Policy Director at EDF and Keith Watson, Senior Manager in EDF’s Customers Policy and Regulation team, set out why tackling energy debt needs to be a priority, and how we can do it in a way that still continues to support those who need it most.

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EDF power solutions UK and Ireland, previously EDF Renewables UK and Ireland, is one of the most technology diverse renewable energy companies across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. 

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EDF is proud to be a part of the EDF Group, the world's largest electricity generator, with over 170,000 employees across the world and over 40 million customers worldwide. 

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