EDF Renewables

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• Company Name: EDF Renewables (often referred to in Mexico as EDF Renewables Mexico or EDF power solutions Mexico).
• Parent Company: A subsidiary of the EDF Group, a global leader in low-carbon energy.
• Headquarters in Mexico: Mexico City. Their office address is Av. Paseo de la Reforma no. 483 piso 28, Col. Cuauhtémoc, Alcaldía Cuauhtémoc, C.P. 06500. They also maintain an office in Juchitán de Zaragoza, Oaxaca, due to significant project presence in that state.
• Presence in Mexico: EDF Renewables has been developing and operating clean energy projects across Mexico since 2000. They have a team of over 100 employees dedicated to the Mexican market.
• Core Business: Development, construction, operation, and maintenance of large-scale renewable energy projects. Their focus is on delivering clean, reliable, and affordable power to contribute to Mexico's energy transition and sustainability goals.
• Key Technologies & Projects in Mexico:
  • Wind Energy: Significant involvement in onshore wind farm development and operation. They have operated wind projects in Mexico since 2009. Notable projects or acquisitions include:
    • La Mata La Ventosa wind farm (67.5 MW) in Oaxaca.
    • Acquisition of two wind projects totaling 324 MW (Eoliatec del Istmo - 164 MW, and Eoliatec del Pacífico - 160 MW) in Oaxaca, expected to commence construction and commission in 2012-2013 (based on older press releases, showing their long-term involvement).
    • Involved in a nearly 300 MW project in North Mexico and a 50 MW wind project in Oaxaca.
  • Solar PV Energy: Actively develops and operates utility-scale solar photovoltaic power plants.
    • Bluemex Power 1 Solar Project: A 119.6 MWp project near Empalme, Sonora, which became fully operational in July 2019. This project generates 277 GWh/year and involved a significant investment, creating numerous jobs during construction and permanent O&M roles.
  • Energy Storage: Explores and develops battery storage solutions to complement their renewable energy projects, enhancing grid stability and reliability.
  • Emerging Energies: Continuously exploring and delivering projects in new and emerging renewable energy technologies.
• Operational Scale: As of recent information, EDF Renewables operates approximately 1 GW of wind and solar projects in Mexico. Globally, EDF Renewables has a gross installed capacity of 15.6 GW.
• Strategic Approach:
  • Focuses on building high-quality power projects through long-term business relationships.
  • Actively engages with local communities, authorities (municipal, state, and federal), and landowners, particularly for social investment plans and community development in project areas (e.g., Oaxaca).
  • Emphasizes a constructive dialogue with public officials in the energy sector, contributing to a more balanced environment for the industry in Mexico.
  • Offtakers (large industrial clients) have become more sophisticated in energy procurement, fostering a collaborative dynamic across the value chain.
• Contribution to Mexico: Plays a relevant role in helping Mexico meet its international commitments concerning clean energy. Projects contribute to local economies through job creation (both construction and permanent O&M roles) and social/environmental initiatives in nearby communities.
• Leadership: Key personnel include Gerardo Pérez Guerra (General Manager for EDF Renewables Mexico and VP for EDF Renewables North America).
• Contact Information (Mexico City):
  • Phone: +52 (55) 5482 5260
• Parent Company Evolution: As of May 2025, EDF Renewables North America and EDF International Division Americas have merged to become "EDF power solutions North America," streamlining their operations in the region, including Mexico.