Tristan Grimbert,
President & Chief Executive Officer
EDF Renewables, led by Tristan Grimbert, has been a leader in renewable energy for 35 years, developing wind, solar, and biogas projects across North America. Committed to sustainability and innovation, EDF Renewables provides comprehensive solutions from site selection to asset management, driving the transition to a cleaner energy future.
For the past 35 years, EDF Renewables has led the RENEWABLE ENERGY REVOLUTION and is committed to powering future generations in the most economic, environmental, and socially responsible ways possible. Being the leading developer of wind, solar, and biogas projects, EDF Renewables also excels in providing O&M services across North America, offering end-to-end solutions all the way from site selection to asset management across the value chain.
Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation
EDF Renewables expresses its aim as the provision of sustainable solutions in energy for the environment and society. The company has been able to develop extensive portfolios in renewable projects totaling 18 GW and 14.6 GW under service contracts, thus proving industry leadership. EDF Renewables offers a range of services to utilities, commercial and industrial clients, and corporate purchasers seeking a range of services relating to procuring renewable energy and meeting sustainability goals.
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP Tristan Grimbert
In the past ten years, EDF Renewables North America has grown and become very successful under its strategic leader, Tristan Grimbert, who has been running the company since 2004. Under the leadership of Mr. Grimbert, EDF Renewables has increased its revenues fourteenfold and expanded into new markets in Canada and Mexico.
Under Mr. Grimbert’s leadership, the company has been integral to a number of strategic acquisitions and key initiatives that propel growth. In 2018, he played a critical role in the formation of Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, LLC, a joint venture with Shell New Energies US to develop an offshore wind lease area off the coast of New Jersey. This was followed by the establishment of Mid-Atlantic Offshore Development, LLC, a joint venture to build an onshore transmission facility supporting offshore wind energy.
A Diverse and Robust Portfolio
EDF Renewables operates through four main business lines: Grid-Scale Power, Distribution-Scale Power, Asset Optimization, and Onsite Solutions operating as PowerFlex. This diversified portfolio gives it the ability to deploy client-specific, tailor-made renewable energy solutions. Products range from large wind and solar farms down to distributed energy resources and cutting-edge energy storage systems.
Industry Leadership and Advocacy
Mr. Grimbert’s passion for the renewable energy industry did not stop at EDF Renewables. He had served on the boards of numerous industry organizations, including Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind and the American Clean Power Association. His commitment to helping move the industry forward was also evident in his service as Chairman of the American Wind Energy Association Board in 2017 and 2018.
Leaving a Legacy
The career of Tristan Grimbert began in sales and international consultancy. He is an alumnus of Institut National Agronomique Paris Grignon and holds a management degree from INSEAD. Before joining EDF Renewables, he served as President and CEO of the wholly-owned subsidiary of EDF, Mensi SA, and later with Trimble Navigation Limited. His rich experience and far-reaching vision have been of much help in shaping EDF Renewables into a leader in renewable energies.
Looking Ahead
With the world pressing on to clean energy, EDF Renewables remains at the forefront. Having built a record of successfully developed projects, strategic expansions, and new solutions, it is just about to continue driving the transition to a sustainable energy future. Led by Tristan Grimbert’s leadership, EDF Renewables is certainly going to forge forward with new technologies and projects that advance the agenda for global renewables.
In summary, the sustainability, innovation, and strategic growth the company has committed to certainly have created one of the more respected leaders in the renewable energy sector. With a strong project portfolio that is laced with a commitment to end-to-end solutioning, EDF Renewables is very well placed to meet the energy needs of today and also to most definitely create a cleaner and more sustainable future for generations long ahead.
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