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4/1/2007

Alternatives #14: Energy, the security of supply

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4/1/2007

Also in this issue: Combating global warming: what role for nuclear power? | From light to electricity: the solar cell | Warnings issued by the International Energy Agency | The American Armed Forces is betting on green fuel | ECOSTAR, the European project for cheaper solar power

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  • Alternatives #14: Energy, the security of supply

Renewable energy

Windmill from the Alpha Ventus fleet in the North Sea

A portfolio of solutions to meet diversifying energy needs.

AREVA's renewable energy offer meets the needs of electricity producers for the development of their energy mix, with sustainable, competitive solutions.

The group has a portfolio of four energies: wind energy, bioenergy, solar power and hydrogen power. AREVA offers turnkey solutions to meet both short - and long - term requirements for clients, while meeting energy demand in standard and peak consumption periods.

These solutions include:

  • The design, production, construction and commissioning of facilities,
  • Project development support,
  • Supporting clients with their investments, through approved partnerships.

They rely on high-technology products, designed to achieve objectives for greater reliability and efficiency.

Field Report #10: Solar

Field Report #10: Solar

AREVA Solar reached a major milestone in 2012 by signing a contract to deliver Asia's largest solar installation, in India.

Find out how we demonstrate to our customers that they can be confident in their solar power projects development, as AREVA Solar offers best-in-class economics, unrivalled land efficiency, truly local added value, and unique operational advantages

The M5000 wind turbine, chosen to equip the first German offshore fleet

Construction site of the windfarm Alpha Ventus in the North Sea

Powerful and specifically designed for offshore use, the M5000 wind turbine was selected to equip the first wind farm deployed for widespread use along the German coast, in the North Sea (Alpha Ventus project). The six M5000 turbines intended for this wind farm were installed in summer 2009. They entered into service in November of the same year.

The advantages of the AREVA product line

  • A renewable energy portfolio to meet diversifying energy needs.
  • Innovative project financing packages.
  • High performance turnkey solutions thanks to the group's project management knowledge, its technical expertise and its international dimension.            

Powerful turbines designed for offshore use

Windmills in the Alpha Ventus wind farm in the North Sea

Offshore wind power meets the needs of the power utilities by developing high power wind farms. AREVA is active within this segment with the M5000 windmill, a 5MW turbine that is light, robust and easy to maintain.

Biomass plants and global support

Biomass plant in Satyamaharshi in India

AREVA provides turnkey biomass plant design and construction solutions. The service includes project support through the life of the project, innovative funding schemes and the handling of carbon asset management.

Effectively creating value with solar energy

Martin Generating Station

AREVA provides services for the design, purchase, and construction of solar power plants using concentrated thermodynamic technology. The group's expertise in fluid mechanics and thermics is an asset for these highly technological projects.

Producing hydrogen without carbon emissions

PEM Electrolyzer System

The service includes a range of power electrolyzers capable of producing high purity hydrogen competitively without CO2 emissions. AREVA is also developing solutions for storing hydrogen-based electricity.

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Nuclear Energy

Armed with 40 years experience, AREVA presents the market with a unique offer: enable competitive and safe electricity production with controlled costs.

A line of bonded fuels

The range of fuel assemblies applies to all types of boiling water- or pressurized water reactors. It integrates all stages of the cycle leading to the supply of fuel to clients.