EDF, world leader in low-carbon electricity generation

Our energy mix

Graphic: EDF Group Energy Mix in 2023 - Details below

Worldwide

With 93% of its electricity production decarbonized in 2023(1), the EDF Group is nowadays the world’s leading producer of low-carbon electricity(2) and is pursuing its ambition to contribute to carbon neutrality by 2050. In 2023, the carbon intensity produced par the EDF Group stands at 37 gCO2/kWh, down 26% compared to 2022(3). It’s one of the lowest in the world and six time lower than the European utilities average(4).

Consolidated data at 31/12/2023. 
(1) Direct CO₂ emissions related to production, excluding life-cycle assessment (LCA) of production means and fuel. Source: EDF Group's URD 2023 - page 9 
(2) Source : Enerdata, World ranking of zero direct CO₂ emissions producers 
(3) Source: EDF Group's URD 2023 – pages 15. 
(4) Source : Valeur 2022, EU-27, Agence européenne de l’environnement, Greenhouse gaz emission intensity of electricity generation in Europe, October 2023.

Graphics: EDF SA Energy Mix in 2023 - Details down below

In France

In France(1), the electricity produced by EDF is 97.8% CO₂ free, thanks to nuclear power and renewable energies. In 2023, EDF’s specific carbon emissions in France delivered the figure of 11 g/kWh(2) produced (vs 20 g/kWh in 2022), 23 times less than the European average for the sector(3).

Consolidated data at 31/12/2023.  
(1) Scope of EDF Limited Company.  
(2) Direct CO₂ emissions related to production, excluding life-cycle assessment (LCA) of production means and fuel.  
(3) Value 2022, EU-27 European Environment Agency, Greenhouse gas emission intensity of electricity generation by country, Oct. 2023.

The energy sources in our mix

Nuclear energy

Clean, safe and competitive, nuclear power represents 86.9% of electricity produced by EDF (scope of EDF Ltd). It underpins the French energy mix and ensures the country’s energy independence.

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Renewable energies

While relying on its nuclear base, EDF is counting on the growth of renewable energy sources (hydroelectric, solar, wind, etc.), whose capacity will increase by more than 70% between 2021 and 2030 to reach 60 GW net.

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