Hydroelectric energy - Energie EDF

Cover:
Sainte-Croix-de-Verdon
dam (Alpes-de-Haute-
Provence).
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Water: the
world’s main
form of
renewable
energy
A clean and
fl exible form of
energy, water
ranks fi rst among
the world’s
renewable
energies.
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The incredible
fl exibility of
water
Hydro power: an
essential
component of
France’s energy
landscape.
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From water to
electricity:
how does
it work
How a hydraulic
plant works.
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Hydro power:
energy of the
future
Hydro power and
tomorrow’s
economic and
environmental
challenges
Creation of series: Spécifi que
Production and design:
Translation: Concept & Langage – Photo credits:
Onoky/Photononstop, Getty Images/DR,
EDF media library/Laurent Baratier, Gilles de Fayet,
Claude Pauquet, Thierry Renavand
Printers: JPA - REF.ENE965-2011
Printed on 50% recycled, 50% FSC paper.
Hydro power:
the energy of choice
By 2020, 20% of European electricity demand will
have to be met by resorting to renewable energies,
if greenhouse gas emissions are to be reduced.
In France, 10% of the electricity generated by EDF is
already being sourced from hydro power facilities.
The world’s main renewable energy form,
hydroelectric energy is a sustainable, fl exible and
competitive source of electricity. As it does not emit
carbon dioxide, it is also of great benefi t
to the environment. Furthermore, it provides an
inexpensive solution to sudden fl uctuations in
electricity demand. Being a public commodity, it is
essential that suffi cient supplies of water be made
available to cater for all needs: electricity, drinking
water, farming, industry and tourism. It goes
without saying that every effort is made to
guarantee absolute safety.
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