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Ford Energy inks a five-year deal with EDF to supply up to 20 GWh of DC Block battery storage (up to 4 GWh annually), deliveries starting in 2028, using Kentucky-built batteries; Ford also pursuing defense-related sales while its stock drifts lower on mixed analyst ratings after a prior EV writedown.
Falling electricity prices are hindering EDF's negotiations for long-term contracts with industrial customers, posing a threat to the debt-laden energy group's financial stability and its ability to maintain its aging nuclear plants. Despite progress in reducing debt and increasing profits, the lack of forward deals raises concerns about EDF's long-term commercial outlook. The drop in prices is disrupting the market and EDF, potentially impacting its funding and credit ratings. EDF and customers are at a standstill in negotiations, with uncertainty over future prices slowing investment decisions for energy-intensive industries.
French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to "take back control" of electricity prices by the end of the year. While not specifying the exact steps, Macron stated that state ownership of utility EDF and France's nuclear fleet would help achieve this goal. The move aims to address the impact of inflated electricity prices due to rising gas prices in Europe, particularly in France. Macron also outlined measures in a multi-year environmental plan, including the phasing out of coal-fired power plants by 2027 and promoting electric cars and heat pumps. The government plans to allocate an additional 7 billion euros for environmentally friendly investments in the 2024 budget.
France and China signed cooperation deals in the energy sector, including nuclear and wind energy. French state utility EDF and Chinese utility CGN renewed their partnership, while EDF also signed deals with China Energy Investment Corporation for offshore wind.