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Press releases

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.
The Energy Minister, Greg Hands unveiled the new Welding Centre of Excellence at Bridgwater and Taunton College’s campus in Bridgwater
April 28, 2022

New training centres ready for next phase of construction at Hinkley Point C

The Energy Minister, Greg Hands has opened one of three new training centres to support the Hinkley Point C project in Somerset. Together with existing facilities and investment into education and skills, the centres will be ready to help local people join the additional 4,000 workers needed for the next phase of the power station's construction.

Policy blogs

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.
April 01, 2026

The Warm Homes Plan: why faster delivery is critical for consumer bills and the country’s energy security

In this article, EDF’s Strategy and Policy team set out why faster delivery of the Warm Homes Plan is essential to cutting energy bills and strengthening UK energy security.

EDF power solutions news

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 group news

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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