EDF power solutions inaugurates hydrogen pilot plant at the Norte Fluminense Thermoelectric Plant.

Rio de Janeiro, November 7th, 2025 – Located in Macaé, the project involved an investment of R$ 4.5 million.

EDF power solutions has inaugurated its first hydrogen pilot plant in Brazil, located at the Norte Fluminense Thermoelectric Plant (TPP) in Macaé (RJ). The project, developed under the Research, Development and Innovation Program (PROPDI) of the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel), involved an investment of R$ 4.5 million and reinforces EDF power solutions’ commitment to providing sustainable and innovative energy solutions, contributing to the energy transition and decarbonization of the planet.

Using energy from photovoltaic panels, the plant will produce 18 m³ of hydrogen per day, with a purity level of 99.999%. The hydrogen will be used in the industrial processes of the TPP Norte Fluminense, particularly in cooling the generators. In addition to ensuring greater operational efficiency, the initiative will reduce operational costs at the plant, and in the future, it will be possible to commercialize the excess hydrogen.

The project features relevant technological characteristics, such as the tracking of hydrogen production via blockchain and a multi-source energy management system patented by the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI). This certification formalizes the unique nature of the plant and ensures that EDF power solutions has exclusive rights to the economic exploitation of the invention in the national territory for up to 20 years, in addition to enhancing attractiveness to investors and partners.

“The completion of the project represents a milestone for EDF power solutions’ operations in Brazil, as well as a breakthrough for the Brazilian energy sector. We are contributing to the creation of a cleaner and more innovative energy environment, with technologies that can be replicated on a large scale in the future,” comments Raíssa Lafranque, Chief Strategy, Commercial, and Development Officer of EDF power solutions in Brazil.

The operation of the hydrogen pilot plant reinforces EDF Group’s ambition to lead the global energy transition and expand the offering of renewable and innovative low-carbon solutions, in line with international goals. Furthermore, the project helps enhance the robustness of future hydrogen projects and diversifies EDF power solutions’ asset portfolio in Brazil.

“As the first in the northern region of Rio de Janeiro under the ANEEL Research and Development Program, the project has generated significant results, such as the granting of a patent for an intelligent multi-source energy management system and the reduction of carbon footprint. Additionally, the development and operation of the pilot plant contribute to enhancing knowledge and accelerate learning about technologies such as electrolysis, facilitating the implementation of larger-scale projects,” shares Fabio Steiner, Research, Development, and Innovation Advisor at EDF power solutions in Brazil.

About EDF power solutions 

Bringing together the businesses of EDF Renewables and EDF Group International Division, EDF power solutions is an international energy player which develops, builds and operates renewable and low-carbon energy production facilities as well as flexible power and electricity transmission solutions. 

As a major player in the energy transition worldwide, EDF power solutions deploys, within EDF, competitive, responsible and value-creating projects. In 25 countries, our teams show their commitment to local stakeholders every day, adding their expertise and capacity for innovation to the fight against climate change.  

EDF power solutions operates 31GW of gross installed power capacity worldwide. Leveraging on its technological and commercial skills as well as local knowledge, EDF power solutions develops innovative offers, to support the move towards decarbonisation and develop more efficient electrical systems. 

EDF power solutions offer a large range of technologies to produce low carbon electricity (wind power, solar, hydraulics, biomass), increase power system flexibility (battery storage, PSP, low carbon thermal hybrid solution etc.) and to reduce our customers’ carbon footprint (electrical mobility, hydrogen, offgrid solutions, mini-grids, etc.). In Brazil, EDF power solutions has 2.7 GW of installed capacity in projects from gas thermal, hydropower, wind, and solar sources in the regions of Bahia, Mato Grosso, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and Paraíba. 

For more information: www.edf-powersolutions.com 

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