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AREVA supplies carbon-free power generation solutions. As the global nuclear industry leader, its unique offer covers every stage of the fuel cycle, nuclear reactor design and construction and related services. The group is taking the lead in low carbon solutions – wind, solar, bioenergy, hydrogen and energy storage – and aims to be one of the sector’s global top three in 2012.

What is AREVA’s current position and competitive advantage in the renewable market?

Renewable energy technologies are integral to the low carbon power generation solutions AREVA offers alongside nuclear. Committed to renewable energy since 2005, the group has bought advanced technologies, particularly in offshore wind and CSP.

AREVA’s goal is to become a major international player by supplying competitive technologies. It was one of the first to enter the offshore wind market, and the Alpha Ventus wind farm is proof the technology works. Today, AREVA has over 600MW in confirmed pipeline and 1GW under negotiation, putting us in second position in Europe behind Siemens, and in the industry’s top three globally.

We are the leader in bioenergy, with almost 3GW installed and an expanded market position (from a pure engineering, procurement and construction provider to technological solution provider).

AREVA Solar’s Compact Linear Fresnel Reflector CSP technology is delivering direct, superheated steam at California’s Kimberlina power station in Bakersfield, and several large-scale projects are under construction in Australia.

What do you think of offshore wind market dynamics in Europe?

For EU Member States committed to meeting 20% of final energy consumption from renewable energy by 2020, offshore wind is becoming a viable and reliable source. AREVA Wind’s operations include design, manufacture, assembly and commissioning of high-power turbines specially adapted for marine use, notably the M5000.

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