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1 RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PERFORMANCE INNOVATION ENVIRONMENT 2013 November EDF I Recherche & Développement I

EDF R&D : OUR STRATEGIC PROJECT 3 key missions Consolidate a carbon-free energy mix Sustain the nuclear advantage Develop renewable energies Assess

and distributed power generation Develop a flexible range of low carbon energy Help customers to manage their consumption, develop innovative offers

2 EDF R&D : OUR STRATEGIC PROJECT 3 key missions Consolidate a carbon-free energy mix Sustain the nuclear advantage Develop renewable energies Assess carbon capture and storage Anticipate the electricity of tomorrow Develop smart grids Improve the management of network assets Integrate intermittent and distributed power generation Develop a flexible range of low carbon energy Help customers to manage their consumption, develop innovative offers Promote new uses for electricity and energy efficiency services Develop business models for sustainable cities and mobility 2 EDF I Research & Development I 2014

3 R&D: KEY FIGURES employees including : 370 PhD 150 PhD students 200 researchers teaching at universities and advanced engineering schools 520 millions budget in departments (expertise, partnerships and project management) 14 joint research laboratories Partnering with 4 venture capital funds in the field of clean technologies 7 international Centres including 3 France 4 Germany, United Kingdom, Poland, China Plus 1 USA based team (technology/innovation survey and prospective) 70 % activity to support performance of Group businesses 30 % activity to anticipate and prepare for the future 500 major projects ongoing 3 EDF I Research & Development I 2014

4 R&D INTERNATIONAL CENTERS 4 EDF I Research & Development I 2014

5 R&D PARTNERS A co-development and expertise sharing approach International academic support Major international partners Common Laboratories & Institutes National research organisms 5 EDF I Research & Development I 2014

INNOVATION Open Innovation team Technical survey and start-up detection : a network set up on 3 continents America / Asia / Europe: (team of 7 persons) 550 start-ups identified.

6 INNOVATION Open Innovation team Technical survey and start-up detection : a network set up on 3 continents America / Asia / Europe: (team of 7 persons) 550 start-ups identified. Transfer to businesses: 20 demonstrators per year. Objectives: over 40 partnerships or demos in Missions and challenges of the Innovation network Promote experimentation and partnerships with the best start-ups Detect start-ups, funding innovation, sponsor innovation related contests, create a network of innovators. Promote internal innovation Strengthen the «Intellectual Property» culture, integrate it into the business strategy, accelerate R&D internal innovation industrialisation. Promote and support development within the Group businesses Develop a promotional network (businesses / start-ups collaboration), back start-ups development within the EDF Group. 6 EDF I Research & Development I 2014

INNOVATION EDF at the heart of several investment funds A «Corporate Venture» approach with a partner focussed on France / Europe: (approx 60 % of amounts) Stake acquisition in international venture

7 INNOVATION EDF at the heart of several investment funds A «Corporate Venture» approach with a partner focussed on France / Europe: (approx 60 % of amounts) Stake acquisition in international venture capital funds (approx 20 % of amounts) Electranova Capital Fund created in May 2012, with Idinvest Partners Seed fund with CEA Investissements Target clean technologies (renewable energies, smart grid, storage, energy,efficiency ) Put emphasis on companies in a development stage Possible direct investments of strategic nature on a case by case basis (approx 20 %) Chrysalix (Canada) Tsing Capital (China) An R&D / EDEV dedicated team (4p) (EDF Development Environment) 7 EDF I Research & Development I 2014

8 RESEARCH PROGRAMS A unique R&D division for all Group businesses Generation Energy management Customers and sales Renewable energies Electrical networks Information technology 8 EDF I Research & Development I 2014

9 RESEARCH PROGRAMS A unique R&D division for all Group businesses : budget share 9 EDF I Research & Development I 2014

10 RESEARCH PROGRAMS A unique R&D division for all Group businesses : budget priorities Business Units needs Defining R&D needs based on existing needs and inputs from the strategic analysis Priority setting Prospective, strategic analysis EDF group Building up on R&D activities Business units inputs Scenario/market analysis EDF R&D activities Evolution of the external environment Technologies development / watch Simulations (technical, economical) Prospective, macro-economy analysis Performance regulation : IP, customer satisfaction, industrialization 10 EDF I Research & Development I 2014

at PARIS-SACLAY EDF s R&D at the heart of an international influence scientific campus Construction started in February

2015 Key partners with schools, universities and research centres : Supélec, École Polytechnique, Telecom ParisTech,

m 2 of which 7 500 m 2 are dedicated to technical training 14 business academies 11 R&D Center 1 500 researchers 4

11 at PARIS-SACLAY EDF s R&D at the heart of an international influence scientific campus Construction started in February 2013 Golden shovel in presence of Prime Minister and EDF s President in October 2013 R&D teams in Saclay by September 2015 Key partners with schools, universities and research centres : Supélec, École Polytechnique, Telecom ParisTech, CEA, CNRS, ENS Cachan and Ecole centrale Training campus trainees per year, from apprentices to managers m 2 of which m 2 are dedicated to technical training 14 business academies 11 R&D Center researchers 4 circular buildings including an «open» area 6 partnerships with higher education institutions EDF I Research & Development I 2014

12 Thank you very much for you attention! 12 EDF I Research & Development I 2014

13 Back-up 13 EDF I Research & Development I 2014

CENTRALISED GENERATION Consolidating and developing a low carbonemitting energy mix 3 major generating areas: Nuclear, Hydro Fossil-Fuels And a cross

14 CENTRALISED GENERATION Consolidating and developing a low carbonemitting energy mix 3 major generating areas: Nuclear, Hydro Fossil-Fuels And a cross cutting area: environment. R&D portfolio for centralised generation 10% 27% 7% 56% Nuclear Hydraulic Fossil-fired Environment 14 EDF I Research & Development I 2013

POWER GENERATION: NUCLEAR Strengthen our nuclear advantage by enhancing: Safety and radiation protection Plant availability, performance Reactor core,

15 POWER GENERATION: NUCLEAR Strengthen our nuclear advantage by enhancing: Safety and radiation protection Plant availability, performance Reactor core, fuel and back end of the fuel cycle Ensure long term operation of nuclear power plants Support design of new reactors 15 EDF I Research & Development I 2013

16 POWER GENERATION: HYDRO POWER Ensure plant lifetime and enhance safety and performance of systems and components. Propose methods and innovative tools for modernisation and optimisation of generation capacities. 16 EDF I Research & Development I 2013

17 POWER GENERATION: FOSSIL-FUEL PLANTS Test and assess technologies for CO 2 capture and storage. Contribute to fossil-fired fleet flexibility to increase network service performance. Improve plant performance in the long run. 17 EDF I Research & Development I 2013

18 POWER GENERATION: ENVIRONMENT Innovate to limit the impact of: environment change (climate, natural environment, regulations ) on our generation means, our power generation infrastructures on the environment (biodiversity, health, soil...). 18 EDF I Research & Development I 2013

ENERGY MANAGEMENT Elaborate prospective energy scenarios and valorise our assets on the markets by: Analysing competitive environment and elaborate new economic models.

19 ENERGY MANAGEMENT Elaborate prospective energy scenarios and valorise our assets on the markets by: Analysing competitive environment and elaborate new economic models. Anticipating changes in the European electric system. Prepare changes in upstream-downstream optimisation business by integrating REn and smart grids. Develop tools for supply-demand balance optimisation and for risk management of the Energy Markets the Group is operating on. 19 EDF I Research & Development I 2013

20 CUSTOMERS & SALES Innovate in energy tariffs/rates and pricing, produce scenarios of energy demand evolution. Anticipate major regulatory changes and technological breakthroughs in the field of energy efficiency and new uses of electricity. Anticipate digital technology and data analysis development to offer new services to customers. Develop innovative services based on smartmeters and new business models regarding the customer load shedding. Develop energy solutions and planning tools for sustainable cities and territories. Develop electric mobility and related services. 20 EDF I Research & Development I 2013

RENEWABLE ENERGY Develop tools and methodologies to optimise operation performance and costs of EDF Group s projects. Identify and promote technological breakthroughs to reduce renewable energy costs.

21 RENEWABLE ENERGY Develop tools and methodologies to optimise operation performance and costs of EDF Group s projects. Identify and promote technological breakthroughs to reduce renewable energy costs. Prepare the new mass storage technologies linked to REn development. onshore wind offshore photovoltaics marine energy geothermics bioenergy solar thermodynamics 21 EDF I Research & Development I 2013

22 CURRENT POWER GRIDS Increase components lifetime and optimise maintenance of infrastructure facing extreme climate hazards. Increase the transmission capacity of power structures and power grid availability. Increase power grid automation to optimise quality of supply and reduce operating costs. 22 EDF I Research & Development I 2013

Integrate REn and distributed generation into power grids, promote new services and prepare for the future balance at

23 FUTURE POWER GRIDS Prepare the electric system transformation to Smart Grids Succeed with the implementation of the «Linky» smartmeter project, anticipate the new smart metering architectures and related services. Integrate REn and distributed generation into power grids, promote new services and prepare for the future balance at the local mesh level. Prepare and contribute in Smart Grid experimentation in France and in Europe. 23 EDF I Research & Development I 2013

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES Simulation using scientific calculation resources in order to understand, plan, decide Improve business performance through advanced simulation tools and innovative use of

24 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES Simulation using scientific calculation resources in order to understand, plan, decide Improve business performance through advanced simulation tools and innovative use of new ICTs. Find solutions to secure data exchange between the various information systems. Anticipate technology disruptions and manage the «Big Data» generated to support development of the EDF Group. 24 EDF I Research & Development I 2013

SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL SPONSORSHIP Partnership with EDF s foundation The expertise of EDF s R&D engineers and researchers (Valectra laboratory) for cultural and health heritage Some

25 SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL SPONSORSHIP Partnership with EDF s foundation The expertise of EDF s R&D engineers and researchers (Valectra laboratory) for cultural and health heritage Some collaboration examples: Digital simulation for serious burn victims Septime Sévère statue endoscopy Virtual reconstitution of the Dancers of Delphi column through laser measurement processing 25 EDF I Research & Development I 2013

Commission proposal for Horizon Europe. #HorizonEU THE NEXT EU RESEARCH & INNOVATION PROGRAMME ( )

Commission proposal for Horizon Europe THE NEXT EU RESEARCH & INNOVATION PROGRAMME (2021 2027) #HorizonEU Feilim O'Connor - DG ENER, Unit C.2 ETIP SNET Workshops 19/09/2018 Research and Innovation Commission