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📌 Watch Hinkley Point C’s heaviest delivery yet as steam generator arrives. The first of Hinkley Point C’s eight 520-tonne steam generators was delivered safely to the construction site over the weekend after arriving by sea, river and road from the Framatome factory in France. The 25m long steam generators will take heat from the nuclear reactors to create steam to power the world’s largest turbines. The arrival is in time for the fit out of the new power station, which will see the first nuclear reactor installed later this year, which was delivered in February last year. The power station will provide enough low carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and is vital in helping Britain achieve Net Zero and stronger energy security. More than 8,000 people have already been trained to work on the project’s fit-out phase which follows the construction of its buildings and structures. #NetZero #BuiltByUs

This week, we had the incredible opportunity to join a dynamic panel from the BESS space at the inspiratia Energy Storage Summit in London, UK. 🎤 Alastair Barnett, Head of Short Term Trading shared some key takeaways from the discussion: 🔋 Market Dynamics & Realities: The Russo-Ukrainian War has shaken up the energy sector, with spiking gas prices and rising electricity costs. This has created a challenging yet intriguing landscape for battery energy storage systems (BESS) and their players. 📈 Economic Context: The return of demand, fuelled by economic recovery, combined with geopolitical tensions, has set the stage for a volatile yet potentially rewarding market. Expectations were initially high at the start of this year, but the reality of power market fundamentals and battery capabilities is setting in. 💡 Battery Market Insights: Within day market spreads are linked to the generation mix at any one time. Traditional generation remains crucial to meet peak demand. As we continue to decarbonise our generation, there is an expectation that batteries will play a critical role displacing gas generation. The level of returns will depend on the generation mix and so will be heavily linked to the weather. 💬 Shifts in Revenue Generation: With ancillary services reaching saturation, the focus is shifting towards trading. As Ali highlighted, the key to success lies in understanding opportunities and pricing dynamics to deliver maximum value. 🔍 EDF’s Strategy: At EDF, we’re poised to explore every opportunity to maximise asset owner revenue. Our Wholesale Market Services expert team, including our very own Alastair Barnett, Head of Short Term Trading, leverages detailed strategies and market expertise to ensure we’re ready from day one. Huge thanks to the fellow panellists: Roberto Castiglioni, CEO, Ikigai Capital Chris Matson, Partner, LCP Delta Louise Shaw, Partner, Energy & Infrastructure Corporate Finance The future is bright for BESS, and we’re excited to be at the forefront of this evolving landscape. Stay tuned for more insights and innovations! 🌟 #Energy #BESS #BatteryStorage #Renewables #EDF #EnergyPanel #MarketDynamics #Sustainability #Innovation #EnergyEfficiency #FutureOfEnergy 📷 = Inspiratia

As we continue on through Pride month, our EDI Pride podcast is back with another fantastic episode! 🏳️🌈 Our colleague Tom joins us to discuss how we take pride in our work. Stay tuned for our finale episode coming soon! 🌈 #PrideSeries #EDI #Podcast https://ow.ly/GBrQ50Sp6WI

Today marks the start of Armed Forces Week. 🎖️ We're proud to share a message from our colleague Nick, the Chairperson of our Forces Support Network at EDF. "Armed Forces Week is a time to honour the dedication, sacrifice, and bravery of our servicemen and women. At EDF we have a large number of Armed Forces veterans in addition to reservists and other blue light volunteer organisations represented amongst our workforce. Armed Forces Week is a great time to recognise the commitments they have demonstrated." At EDF, the Forces Support Network is one of 10 equity, diversity and inclusion employee networks. It's there to connect and support the community of Armed Forces veterans, reservists and other blue light volunteer organisations at EDF. Learn more about Nick and our Forces Support Network here: https://ow.ly/Yxr550Soof6 #armedforcesday #armedforcesweek

🌟 Celebrating Women in Engineering 🌟 On this International Women in Engineering Day, we’re shining a spotlight on Heysham 1’s first all-female control room crew! 👩🔧🚀👏 Meet Victoria, Sophie, and Emma, who hold the respective positions of Reactor Desk Engineer, Control Room Supervisor and Plant Engineer. Their dedication and expertise are propelling us toward a more inclusive and innovative future in nuclear energy. At EDF, we’re committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we’re breaking down barriers and helping to pave the way for the next generation of women in this vital field. 💪🌎 #INWED24 #WomenInSTEM #WomenInEngineering

We’re excited to announce our partnership with Wiltshire Council to deliver the Home Upgrade Grant scheme (HUG). The Home Upgrade Grant scheme offers free energy efficiency upgrades to homes with low Energy Performance Certificate ratings that do not use gas for space heating, helping to keep homes warm and cosy while lowering energy bills. As a turnkey provider, EDF is here to support any Local Authority or Housing Association working on retrofit programmes. Let’s discuss how we can enhance your journey. Click here to learn more 🔗 https://ow.ly/XvpQ50SkWEc #ZeroCarbonHomes #HUG #WiltshireCouncil #CarbonNeutral #NetZero

As #PrideMonth continues, we're back with another episode of our EDI Pride podcast! 🏳️🌈 Harry joins the conversation, celebrating the special bond between us and our pets. 🐾 Stay tuned for more episodes coming your way next week! 🌈 https://ow.ly/ZsZR50SbEIl #EquityDiversityandInclusion #EDI #Podcast #PrideinPets

EDF has proudly sponsored the #CheltenhamScienceFestival for several years, and this week we’ve seen thousands of children visit our stand to find out how wind, nuclear and solar energy can help achieve net zero. Alongside Cheltenham Festivals we also curated a discussion chaired by TV presenter and #STEM ambassador Rob Bell to ‘myth-bust’ preconceptions around nuclear power, safety and waste. Michelle Hoy, Technical Director for Nuclear Operations, formed part of the panel alongside Professor Claire Corkhill and Raul Mandal.

🌈 In honour of #PrideMonth, we're thrilled to unveil the first episode of our EDI Pride podcast! 🏳️🌈 Join Alistair and Melody in their captivating discussion on all things pride to kick off this special series. Stay tuned for more inspiring episodes throughout the month! 🌟 🎙️ ✨📸 A special thanks to our colleagues from #Torness Power Station for showing their support this Pride! https://ow.ly/kpOa50Sb0Oy #Pride #EquityDiversityandInclusion #EDI #Podcast

🌟 We're thrilled to announce that our Virtual Work Experience programme in partnership with Springpod is launching on Monday, June 10th! 🌟 Get ready to dive into the energy sector and sharpen your skills through engaging, hands-on activities. Our live webinar series start from June 11th-20th, where you can interact with our employees, ask questions and get real-time answers. 👉 Know anyone who might be interested? Spread the word about our programme! Check out the details below ⬇️ https://hubs.la/Q02yP0zn0 #WorkExperience #SkillsDevelopment