EDF Power Solutions Joins IEF Industry Advisory Council to Advise on Grid and Storage

EDF Power Solutions joined the International Energy Forum's Industry Advisory Council, the IEF announced on October 18, 2026. The council connects policymakers with industry leaders and advises the IEF Secretary General and Executive Board on developments across the energy value chain, according to the report published by EIN Presswire.

EDF Power Solutions Joins the IEF Advisory Council

EDF Power Solutions, a subsidiary of EDF Group, develops, builds, operates and maintains renewable and low-carbon power projects, including onshore and offshore wind, solar, battery storage and hybrid systems, and operates across Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.

Jassim Alshirawi, Secretary General of the IEF, said: "We are delighted to welcome EDF power solutions to the IEF Industry Advisory Council. As the world electrifies at pace and invests in greater system resilience, the practical experience of leading renewable and power system developers is essential to informed global dialogue. EDF power solutions brings deep expertise in large scale clean energy deployment, grid integration, and hybrid solutions that complement our broader mandate to support secure, affordable, and inclusive energy transitions."

Luc Koechlin, CEO Middle East of EDF Power Solutions, said: "We are honored to join the Industry Advisory Council of the International Energy Forum. In a world facing complex energy challenges, collaboration between industry and policymakers is more critical than ever. At EDF power solutions, we are committed to building a net-zero energy future through innovation and partnership. We look forward to contributing our global experience in renewable energy, grid modernization, and energy services to the vital dialogue hosted by the IEF, and working with fellow council members to accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future."

Through the council, EDF Power Solutions will share expertise on expanding renewable capacity, integrating variable generation, scaling energy storage and strengthening electricity system reliability. The IEF provides a neutral platform for governments, industry leaders and other stakeholders to exchange views on energy security, market stability and transition pathways.

EDF Power Solutions' Scale and Recent Agreements

EDF Power Solutions has 31 GW gross installed low-carbon electricity generation capacity in operation worldwide as of June 2025, according to akta.pro company records, and employs approximately 10,000 people across 25 countries and hubs. The company was formed from the merger of EDF Renewables and EDF International Division.

In June 2026, EDF Power Solutions signed three strategic agreements in Oman covering a 2,000 MW Jabal Abyad pumped hydro project, a 500 MW Al Kamil solar PV independent power project, and a memorandum of understanding for a 1,000 MW digital infrastructure platform for AI and cloud services. The same records show a May 2026 convertible note of $40 million led by the International Finance Corporation.

Earlier EDF Power Solutions Moves

EDF Power Solutions Australia referred the Balala Wind Farm, a wind-plus-storage project with an 800MWh battery, for EPBC assessment, Energy-Storage.News reported in October 2026. The project proposes up to 60 turbines across 9,765 hectares in New South Wales, with construction expected in 2030.

Luminus, a subsidiary of EDF Power Solutions, inaugurated its 150-MW/600-MWh Navagne battery storage facility at Lixhe in Belgium, Renewablesnow reported in September 2026. National Housing Company and EDF Power Solutions signed a memorandum of understanding in Paris to explore sustainable energy solutions across NHC's Saudi developments, SolarQuarter reported in August 2026.