EDF / 2018 Reference document

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PRESENTATION OF EDF GROUP Description of the Group's activities

Canada At end-2018, the Group’s total gross installed wind power capacity in Canada was 724.7MW (or 588.4MW net). The Romney project (60MW), 50% owned by EDF Renewables Canada, is under construction. EDF Renewables Canada has also signed a RESA (Renewable Electricity Support Agreement), a support agreement with AESO (Alberta Electricity System Operator), manager of the Alberta electricity grid. This 20-year contract relates to the Cypress project, of a capacity of 201.6MW. This project is supported by a power purchase agreement (PPA), awarded during the second phase of the calls for tender of the REP (Renewable Electricity Program), managed by AESO on behalf of the government of the Province of Alberta; it is part of the partnership between EDF Renewables, Canada and the Gens-du-Sang (Blood Tribe), First Nations. Mexico At end-2018, the Group’s total gross installed wind power capacity in Mexico was 391.5MW (or 229.5MW net). China In 2018, the subsidiary of EDF Renewables China commissioned the Feicheng I wind farm in its entirety (45.3MW in total) and continued the construction of the Kangping II and III wind farm (96MW). At end-2018, the Group’s total gross installed wind power capacity in China was 219.3MW (or 102.6MW net). India At end-2018, the Group’s total gross installed wind power capacity in India had reached 164MW (or 82MW net). A portfolio of 300MW of wind projects was awarded following a government call for tenders in September 2018. Brazil In 2018, EDF Renewables Brazil commissioned phase 2 (116MW) of the Ventos de Bahia wind plant of a total capacity of 182MW in the State of Bahia. EDF Renewables Brazil has also won long-term electricity supply contracts (PPA) over 20 years under different federal auctions for new energy launched by the Brazilian regulator, for several wind projects: the Folha Larga project of a capacity of 147MW in the State of Bahia, and a 129MW wind project which is an extension of the Ventos de Bahia wind plant. EDF Renewables Brazil has also signed a twenty-year corporate PPA with Braskem, one of the world leaders in the manufacture of thermoplastic resins. The electricity under the contract will be generated from part of the Folha Larga project up to 33MW. Chile EDF Renewables Chile's first wind farm, Cabo Leones 1, has been commissioned for a gross capacity of 115MW. Morocco The Group’s total gross installed wind power capacity in Morocco reaches Offshore wind power represents a strong area in EDF Renewables' development. The company is already present on the offshore wind power market through several projects with a total capacity of 2.8GW under development, in service or under management and maintenance across Europe (Germany, Belgium, France, UK) and aims to contribute significantly to the development of the offshore wind power sector in the US. In France it won three projects in 2012 under the call for tenders issued by the French government, namely the offshore wind farms in Fécamp, Saint-Nazaire and Courseulles-sur-Mer. Together they make up a total capacity of 1,428MW and cost around €6 billion. All relevant permits for the three wind farms were granted. However, appeals were filed on each of the three wind farms, pushing back the initially planned dates for the investment decision. In 2016 a partnership with the Canadian producer Enbridge (replacing DONG Energy) was signed to develop, build and operate the three jointly-owned (50/50) wind farms. In 2018, the French government confirmed, following a period of negotiations, these three offshore wind power projects. The final investment decision for the start of works can be taken once the permits obtained are cleared of any claims. In 2018, EDF Renewables UK acquired the offshore wind power farm project “Neart na Gaoithe” from Mainstream Renewable Power, an international player in wind and solar power. This 450MW project, which has obtained all administrative permits, is located on the Forth Estuary on the east coast of Scotland and covers an area of 105km 2 . This project enjoys one of the best wind systems in Europe. The total investment required for the project is close to £1.8 billion. 50.4MW via its subsidiary Futuren. Offshore wind power

In 2018, the electricity production of EDF Renewables' fully consolidated fleet across all segments and countries was 15.2TWh. The load factor reached at end 2018 30% in onshore wind power generation and 18% in solar power generation. Wind power Onshore wind power In 2018, EDF Renewables continued its growth in onshore wind power. EDF Renewables increased its gross wind power capacity by 362.8MW, bringing its total gross onshore wind power generation to 9,874.5MW at end 2018. Onshore wind farms with a gross capacity of 686.9MW were commissioned in 2018, onshore wind farms under construction represented a gross capacity of 895MW at 31 December 2018. France In 2018, EDF Renewables continued its growth in wind power contributing to the EDF group’s CAP 2030 strategic plan by commissioning close to 100MW of additional capacity. Several wind farms came into operation during the year, including those of Espiers (18MW), Guilleville (17.7MW), Clanlieu (13.2MW) and in Futuren, those of Courant-Nachamps (21MW) and Demange (19.8MW). In addition to these new capacities, several wind farms are under construction for a total of about 129.1MW, including those of Taillades (27.2MW), Pays d’Anglure (21.6MW) and the farm des Coteaux (38MW) owned by Futuren. Futuren's wind power capacity brought EDF Renewables' gross installed wind power capacity in France to 1,536MW at 31 December 2018 with another 129.1MW of onshore wind power under construction. UK In 2018, EDF Renewables UK (51% owned by EDF Renewables and 49% by EDF Energy) sold 49% of its subsidiary EDF Energy Renewables Holdings, which owned 311MW of wind capacity in service and the Dorenell wind farm in Scotland (177MW) commissioned in 2018. EDF Renewables UK operated a total gross wind power capacity of 488.2MW at end 2018 (net capacity of 127MW). Germany With Futuren and its installed capacity, the Group reached a gross installed wind power capacity of 185.8MW in Germany at 31 December 2018. EDF Renewables has also returned the Eckölstadt wind farm into service. The wind farm went through a repowering or renewal, i.e. the overhauling of a facility which has reached its end. From an initial capacity of 14.5MW, the Eckolstädt wind farm now has an installed capacity of 34.5MW, with 10 new generation wind facilities. Italy The Group reached 424.2MW gross installed wind capacity in Italy at 31 December 2018. Portugal The extension of phase 2 of the Arada wind farm (11.8MW) has been commissioned. The Group currently operates 546.5MW of wind power capacity in this country. Turkey In 2018, EDF Renewables owns 661.6MW of gross wind power capacity in the country. South Africa In South Africa EDF Renewables runs three wind farms following its successful bid in the government’s call for tenders representing a total gross installed capacity of 110.6MW. US At the end of 2018, EDF Renewables North America reached an installed capacity of 3,704.5MW gross (or 2,605.5MW net) in onshore wind. During 2018, it started the construction of the Glacier Edge wind farm (202.7MW), in the State of Iowa, which is supported by a contract with Google, and the Coyote wind farm (242.2MW) while continuing with the construction of the Stoneray wind farm. The Copenhagen wind farm (80MW) has been commissioned. Furthermore, 50% of the Red Pine (100MW net) and Rock Falls (77MW net) projects were sold during the year.

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