EDF’s renewables division has hinted that it could be interested in partnering up with the newly merged GE and Alstom Energy.
EDF Energies Nouvelles chief executive Antoine Cahuzac said that the pair, with its “global footprint” could be the “perfect partner” for future projects.
“Both GE and Alstom are very important for us,” he said. “They have globally recognized technological expertise in turbines and their equipment is state-of-the-art.”
Cahuzac added that he expects working closely with GE will boost EDF’s profile: “The geographical footprint of GE and Alstom covers a lot of countries that we are looking at.”
The companies have worked together previously winning contracts at three offshore wind farms in France – Saint-Nazaire, Courseulles-sur-Mer and Fécamp
“Alstom’s Halidade 150-6MW offshore wind turbines which EDF helped develop – will be instrumental in these projects. So this is a very important relationship for EDF,” Cahuzac added.
Image: Alstom Haliade 150 offshore wind turbine (Alstom)
