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The London Resort site, Swanscombe peninsula, Kent
October 22, 2019

London Resort signs renewables deal with EDF Energy
EDF Energy has agreed to partner with the London Resort to enable it to become one of the most sustainable major theme park destinations in the world.
View of the Unit 2 nuclear island and pre-stressing galleries, where 7,000m3 of concrete has been poured to date.
October 17, 2019

Hinkley Point C announces the launch of the Technical Support Alliance
The Hinkley Point C Project has announced the launch of a new multi-million pound technical and engineering services agreement (The HTSA) which comprises existing Tier 1 services suppliers Atkins, Frazer-Nash Consultancy and Wood plc.
September 30, 2019

Cottam Power Station powers down after half a century
Cottam power station has switched off for the final time. Since it started generating in 1968 the station has produced nearly 500 terawatt hours of electricity – enough to single-handedly power the UK for around 18 months. It was originally planned to operate for 30 years
The view south across the Hinkley Point C Construction Site showing the main excavations and pipework for the cooling water systems of unit 1.
September 25, 2019

Update on Hinkley Point C project
The Hinkley Point C project successfully delivered J-0, the completion of the nuclear island “common raft” for its first unit in June 2019, in line with the schedule announced in September 2016.
EDF Energy is investing in both renewables and nuclear
September 20, 2019

EDF Energy statement on CfD auction results
The fall in the cost of future offshore wind projects is good news for consumers at a time when we need a big expansion in renewables to help the UK reach ‘net zero’ emissions.
The team making the moment possible includes industry experts along with apprentices and graduate students playing a vital role in its success.
September 19, 2019

And they’re off: Hinkley Point C reaches another key milestone

The Hinkley Point C project has reached another key milestone with the start of tunnelling at the UK’s first new nuclear power station in a generation.

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.

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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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