When we discuss the generation of electricity in Gironde, we first discuss nuclear power. With its four reactors, the Blayais power plant generated 22 TWh last year, or nearly two-thirds of the consumption of the 97 percent carbon-free New Aquitaine.
A plant that recently celebrated its 40th anniversary of operation and that has therefore been the focus of a significant overhaul from 2020 to 2029. materials that will improve site security.
In order for the plant to continue operating for another ten years, the primary circuit's tightness and the reactor building's enclosure are being tested, according to Charlotte Maes, the plant's director. The plant mobilizes 2,000 workers and service providers. EDF, please.
A corium catcher and two water-drawing boreholes with a depth of 200 meters are also being built inside the plant. Read moreSafety: the big reversal of the nuclear policeman to extend the reactors to their maximum. According to Charlotte Maes, who also makes sure that the plant, which is located on the estuary, is not impacted by the decrease in the flow of the Garonne, "We will probably never use this equipment but they are there to deal with any eventuality.".
"Get on the train" of EPR 2 And for after 2040, the delicate question of installing one or two new generation EPRs arises since the Blayais plant has the required land and equipment. According to Charlotte Maes, it is first and foremost advantageous to avoid closing doors: "Elected officials have become aware of the economic weight of the plant and, consequently, of the consequences of a closure after 2040.
The plant's schedule and the upcoming new EPRs' schedules are very well aligned. If we want to be able to accomplish it in 2023, in my opinion, we must board the appropriate train now, even if doing so means giving up later if it is not feasible or desirable.
The State should make a decision regarding the sites chosen by mid-2023, though the Blayais plant is still in the running. With the exception of EELV and environmental defense organizations, the concept is gaining traction in the local political environment.
Martin Les, the director of the EDF regional action, asserts that "the French and elected officials' views on nuclear power and its benefits have changed as a result of the energy and climate crisis.". However, a few days ago, Senator Monique de Marco (EELV, Gironde) was successful in getting a vote on an amendment that forbade the construction of new power plants in coastal regions that are susceptible to flooding and marine flooding.
Energy consumption is anticipated to decline in the years to come as part of the goal of becoming carbon neutral in 2050, but at the same time, the share of electricity in the energy mix needs to be increased to double by that time to accommodate new needs, particularly electric mobility. However, despite France's tardiness in implementing solar and wind energy, EDF also knows how to produce green electricity through its subsidiary EDF Renouvelables, which opened a sales office in Bordeaux last year. Read alsoNuclear: will the Gironde host two EPRs at the Blayais power plant? 2023, year of agrivoltaism?.
The goal is to actively contribute to the regional trajectory, which calls for using 45 percent renewable energy sources by 2030, with New Aquitaine continuing to lead France in terms of installed solar power. In the area, the EDF subsidiary has nearly 300 MWp installed, of which two thirds are photovoltaic and one third is wind power.
In order to reach its target of 30 percent market share, the subsidiary, which currently has a market share of about 15 percent, is expanding the opening of solar or wind farms throughout New Aquitaine with a total of 1,300 MWp in projects, of which two-thirds are solar. A solar power plant will be unveiled in Gironde at a former industrial site in a few weeks, and the Vitisolar demonstrator, which is testing the viability of mounting solar panels on Merlot vines in Villenave-d'Ornon, will open its doors in the spring.
According to Thibaut Veyssiere, West Zone Director of EDF Renewables, "2023 will be the year of the acceleration of agrivoltaism in respect of agricultural production and as a service provided for animal well-being and the prevention of climate risks.". , while a draft law on the subject is being reviewed in Parliament at the moment.
Read more about how companies are prioritizing sobriety in "Sobriety has become a priority subject for companies" and how credit agricole d'aquitaine will produce renewable energies. However, 2022 was also and perhaps most importantly, a roller coaster year for electricity prices despite the relatively protective mechanism set up in France for individuals and the drop of about 10% in consumption. Last year, prices dropped from €42/MWh to €1,100/MWh, and they are expected to reach about €200/MWh by the end of 2022.
And since the regulated sales price for individuals will increase by 15% on February 1st, 2023 ought to carry on in the same vein. For experts, the situation is even worse: "The tension is extremely high for companies that are nearing the end of their contract and have to renegotiate at market prices.
Olivier Roland, the south-west trade director for EDF, explains that we assist them in identifying the best contracts based on their type of consumption. In addition, we put in a lot of effort to provide support and guidance for energy efficiency.
Additionally, we observe that almost all businesses now place a high priority on sobriety. Even more, EDF provides load shedding contracts to specific industrial businesses, especially those with chillers.
They consent to completely cut off their electricity use for a few hours in exchange for a bonus in order to get around a peak in consumption. At the national level, a device that has persuaded 100 companies.
EDF even provides load shedding contracts to specific industrial companies, particularly those with chillers. Read alsoEnergy price: this mandatory certificate for aid to craftsmen, traders, and VSEs. They consent to completely cut off their electricity use for a few hours in exchange for a bonus in order to get around a peak in consumption.
At the national level, a device that has persuaded 100 companies. EDF even provides load shedding contracts to specific industrial companies, particularly those with chillers. Read alsoEnergy price: this mandatory certificate for aid to craftsmen, traders, and VSEs.
They consent to completely cut off their electricity use for a few hours in exchange for a bonus in order to get around a peak in consumption. At the national level, a device that has persuaded 100 companies.
Read more about Energy Price, a mandated certificate for aid to small business enterprises (VSEs), traders, and artisans.
Energy consumption is anticipated to decline in the years to come as part of the goal of becoming carbon neutral in 2050, but at the same time, the share of electricity in the energy mix needs to be increased to double by that time to accommodate new needs, particularly electric mobility.
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