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Press releases

October 05, 2026

Switching to an EV could save more than £1,350 a year on fuel, as diesel hits record high

With fuel costs at record highs, drivers switching to an electric vehicle could save more than £1,350 a year compared to filling a diesel or petrol car, as EDF data shows growing interest from motorists looking to make the switch.

The UK EPR Design Centre draws on experience from other EPR construction projects and is another of the innovations helping to drive efficiency and productivity at Hinkley Point C.

July 15, 2020

New engineering design centre strengthens Britain’s nuclear expertise

A new engineering design centre in Bristol has opened to support the next phase of construction at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. Led by EDF, around 700 people from different companies from the UK and abroad will be employed there by 2021. It will bring an additional 300 jobs to Britain to support the design, construction and commissioning of UK EPR nuclear reactors at Hinkley Point C in Somerset and Sizewell C in Suffolk.

The domestic batteries will be optimised through EDF’s Powershift platform

July 09, 2020

EDF and Powervault win Western Power Distribution grid flexibility contract

EDF has been awarded a contract by Western Power Distribution (WPD) to supply local grid flexibility services in the Bridgwater area using a cohort of domestic Powervault batteries.

The MEH phase will need a workforce of over 4,000 and will see the installation of electrical systems, cables and pipework.

July 08, 2020

1,200 new jobs and 300 apprenticeships for next phase of construction at Hinkley Point C

1,200 new jobs and 300 apprenticeships will be created as part of the 4,000 strong workforce who will fit electrical systems, cables and pipes at the nuclear power station.

June 29, 2020

EDFR UK working with Octo Energy on new solar and battery projects

EDF Renewables UK is starting a new partnership with Octo Energy to identify and deliver 200 MW of hybrid solar and battery storage projects in England and Wales.

June 24, 2020

Pivot Power has appointed EDF to optimise battery assets

Pivot Power has appointed EDF to optimise 49.9MW of battery assets at their Kemsley site in Kent

Rapid progress is being made on the first unit, which achieved its own J0 milestone last June.

June 18, 2020

Assystem links with HPC on contract to create 100 jobs across the UK

Assystem, whose head office is in Blackburn, will create 100 new British jobs across advanced engineering, site engineering, commissioning, quality assurance and control, with development opportunities for new graduates and apprentices.

Policy blogs

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.

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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